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This weekend-intensive course will be held at the Tulalip Nation, roughly two and a half hours north of Olympia. It focuses on Coast Salish fiber arts practices with special attention to Tulalip tribal traditions.
This is part of a four-course sequence that applies the art and science of spindle whorl spinning to create a completed shawl. The spindle whorl is a traditional Indigenous tool used to produce single and plied yarns for weaving. Students will learn foundational skills, including drafting, spinning, and plying wool on the Coast Salish spindle whorl. They will also explore thigh spinning, a method that spins fibers with intentional directionality. Through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and interactive participation, students will be guided through each step of the process, deepening a connection to their own heritage and to the techniques involved in Coast Salish wool weaving.
This is the second of four courses that make up the Coast Salish Wool Weaving Certificate. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
4 - Indigenous Spinning
Registration
Summer Registration:
Academic Details
Fields of Study:
Certificates:
This offering is connected to the Coast Salish Wool Weaving Certificate at Tulalip.
Preparatory for studies and careers in:
Textile arts, research, and design; textile preparation; weaving; fashion sustainability practices
Credits:
4
Maximum Enrollment:
20
Fees:
Prepared roving for spinning ($65)
Schedule
Quarters:
Summer
2025
Open
In Person or Remote:
In Person (Su)
Time Offered:
Evening and Weekend
Schedule Evergreen:
Location:
Tribal