January 13, week 1

review syllabus + welcome slideshow
spinning presentation
visit A4 (Sewing Lab), A31 (Dye Lab), Lending
storing materials/tools in Studio A
demo: spinning of wool fibers

Homework for January 15

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

2. join Pinterest, create a SECTION with your name, and pin an image related to textile; Natalya will email the invite link

3. bookmark class webpage

4. watch The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World (start at min. 3:30, end min. 29)