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The
Silk Experience
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Learn all about SILK, the “Queen of Fiber”
from Robin Russo.
Light, warm, and lustrous, silk has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. Participants in this two-day workshop will learn about this miraculous substance—from the silkworm egg to the final product.
This class involves science, geography, history—and lots of hands-on silk work.
Over the course of the weekend, we'll:
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Learn about raising silk worms
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Examine silk fabrics, threads and fibers with magnification devices
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Unravel cocoons (reeling)
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Stretch cocoons over frames (mawata)
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Make silk paper
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Felt silk to create unusual fabrics
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Two full-day sessions.
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All materials included.
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Satisfying and delicious lunches are included with registration.
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Optional onsite lodging, including breakfast. Reasonable, comfortable and relaxing.
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