January 17, week 1

review syllabus + welcome slideshow
spinning presentation
visit A4 (Sewing Lab), A31 (Dye Lab), Lending
claim storage cubbies in Studio A
distribute kits and muslin fabric
demo: spinning of wool fibers

Homework for January 22

1. spin all of the provided wool into one ply thread with the rural weavers of Huancarani, Bolivia
(all how to videos are here under Assignments: Technical Learning Samples)

2. complete Basic Hand Sewing Samples (all instructional videos can be found here)

3. join Pinterest; Natalya will email the invite link

4. fill out questionnaire

5. watch The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World (start at min. 3:30, end min. 29, although watching to the end will be great)