HERITAGE SPINDLE BASKET WITH OPTIONAL INKLE STRAP
DATES:
Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 10:00-1:00
Wednesday, May 14th,
10:00-12:00 Inkle Weaving **
(SEPARATE SIGN-UP SHEET FOR INKLE**)
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Attention all spinners! You will make an “antique” basket to hold your fiber and your spindle. It will feature an inkle shoulder strap in the colors of your choice.This is your chance to make a unique basket to hold your spindle and be a “spinner-on-the-go”. This basket is useful, high quality and unusual and you won’t find one like it anywhere. Bring your spindle so that we can custom-size your spindle slot. You will learn too:
- Use a quality slotted wood base to build your basket so it will sit flat on any surface
- Use basket stain to create a heritage look.
- Make a unique woven “slot” on the outside of your basket to hold your spindle to make it handy and secure.
- Learn to weave and add a rim (if you’ve never made a basket before).
- Learn how to inkle weave** a strap and attach it to your basket.
INSTRUCTORS: Zsa Lobel and Ruth Howe**
FEE: $60 for members that have completed orientation at time of registration; $70for non-members of HWFA. Inkle weaving class NOT included in price.
MATERIALS FEE: $35 paid in cash to teacher beginning of class
MATERIALS PROVIDED BY TEACHER: All materials provided.
MATERIALS BROUGHT BY STUDENT: Snack & drink
** Inkle weaving class: if you are interested in weaving your own handle for your picnic basket there is a class for you. On May 14th Ruth will be teaching a basic Inkle class - learn to make a handle for the Spindle Basket (May 21st & 22nd taught by Zsa) or for the Picnic Basket (May 29th & 30th taught by Ruth) or just learn to weave on an Inkle Loom. Inkle class is a separate class. You can find Ruth's Inkle Weaving Class by clicking here: https://www.hwfawnc.org/classes/inkle-weaving-handle/
To secure your seat in the class, send registration form with check to:
Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists (HWFA), 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
OR drop cash, check or credit card by the Boarding House Monday through Friday 10 am - 3pm.
Also be sure to include the Class Sign-Up Form found by clicking here