Where Can I Learn to Spin?
You can go to History San Jose on the third Saturday of each month. There the Serendipity Spinners hold forth, wheels turning, hand spindles twirling. You are bound to find many who would love to show you the basics if you ask.
From this knowledgable group you are bound to receive suggestions about your next step including where to find fiber. Many of us started with inexpensive hand spindles before acquiring a wheel. Previously owned wheels are available as spinners search for their ideal wheel and acquire a new one.
There are many spinning guilds throughout Northern California. For a list, click here. Watch out! Spinning is addictive.
Where Can I Learn to Weave?
No loom, but you'd like to try one? In Mountain View talk to Hannelore Cole at Custom Handweavers 2267 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, 650.967.0831.
Not all weaving requires a modern style loom. For thousands of years weaving was done on simple looms made of sticks and other abailable materials. Backstrap looms, inkle looms, frame looms, card weaving all require a minimum investment. Consider visiting a local guild to learn more. For a list of Guilds in the Northern California click here.
Win Tonkin workshop guides
In its fifty year history the Glenna Harris Weavers Guild has had many talented weavers. One of them, Win Tonkin, was a teacher as well. We are posting her workshop guides in order to share her expertise with as many people as possible.
Please click here to access her notes on Shadow Weave Wall Hangings.
