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DEMONSTRATIONS
Field to Linen Flax
Friday, July 16, 2:00-4:00 PM
REFLECT back to pioneer days when families grew their own flax, processed it into linen thread and wove it into tablecloths, curtains, clothing and whatever else they needed. Ann and Les Harding from Brazil, Indiana will help you relive those days. They will demonstrate with homegrown flax and handmade pioneer tools and will explain all the necessary processing skills as they work. Questions from the audience are welcome.
Broom Weaving Demonstration
Teri Walls of rural Bloomington will demonstrate the art of broom making. She has been at this craft for about three years and considers it a creative hobby. She sometimes uses metal handles but her favorites are wooden handles which she gathers and prepares herself. She has grown her own broom corn but she also orders corn from other producing states. Her weaving is quite intricate and beautiful. Stop by and say "hello" to Teri and ask all the questions you like. She also plans an educational display for you to appreciate.
Scottish "Waulkin" Demonstration
Experience an old weaving tradition that is rarely practiced anymore. Those who volunteer to participate will get to thump and rub as they "waulk" yardage to traditional "waulking" music. This will be led by Nadine Sanders.
From Sheep to Shawl
PROJECT ahead and foretell the future with The Hoosier Beauty Sheep to Shawl Team. They will complete a 21st century, one-of-kind fashion garment using some of the newest fiber options and drafting theories available. Observers are welcome to bring their wheels and keep the team company as they turn this traditional demonstration into a space-age performance. Observers are welcome just to come and watch. We also plan to have a sheep-maybe two-in the courtyard and a shearer who will relieve them of their wool. Come and see the interesting sequence of shearing, carding and spinning the wool into thread.
Saturday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 PM
Sunday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 PM
