This day-long workshop is an introduction to nalbinding, a stitching technique that dates back to the pre-historical period. In the morning, we’ll start with a short history of the technique from the earliest evidence through to its survival into 19th and 20th century Scandinavia. Then we’ll have some hands-on experience as you learn how to do some of the basic stitches: basic loop, Coptic stitch, and York (Coppergate). After a short break for lunch, we’ll look at a more advanced stitch (Oslo), and, if time permitting, talk about variations on the Oslo stitch.
Needles and materials are included in the cost of the workshop. No previous experience needed (of any sort of textile work)
Artist:
Dr Carey Fleiner is currently a Senior Lecturer in Classical (Roman) History at the University of Winchester. Her areas of research include Roman women and entertainment & sport in the Classical world. She learnt to embroider, knit, and crochet as a child and later learnt spinning, weaving, and nalbinding. She has exhibited & won awards for her work, especially throughout the United States. She is keen on the history of textiles and techniques of all sorts, especially in the Classical period. In practice, she enjoys cotton-spinning on the charkha, wool-combing, and working with exotic fibres and blends. For more information & updates, visit her website.
She is a member of Heritage Makers.
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