Flights of Fancy: Eri Silk with Kim McKenna

In conjunction with The Silk Weaving Studio’s “Eri Explorations” exhibit, Kim McKenna will be presenting an informative slide show on the eri silkworm along with demos on how to spin eri silk on a spinning wheel, supported spindle and a top whorl/drop spindle.

Your $96 registration fee includes a curated box of eri silk and tea; from Sanjo Silk and O5 Tea, respectively.

One of the highlights of the silks in this kit is 100 grams of eri silk handpainted by Diana Sanderson. Kim will share her tips for colour management and yarn design to give you ideas for your own handpainted eri handspun adventure.

Come see what’s brewing and join us for a cup of tea and a morning steeped in eri silk. This event will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Silk Weaving Studio (next to the Sandbar courtyard) on Granville Island.

The maximum number of participants is 12.

REGISTRATION OPENS: January 10, 2024 9am

REGISTRATION CLOSING: April 15, 2024 5pm

MATERIALS

The $96 registration fee includes a Sanjo Eri Silk Kit (retail cost $55) containing 100 grams of eri silk (handpainted by Diana Sanderson), 25 grams of the traditional matte eri silk (42-026), 25 grams of lustrous white eri (40-025), an eri cocoon, a 20% discount coupon for fibre and yarn purchases at the Silk Weaving Studio on May 4, 2024, two 15 gram sampler packages of O5 Tea, and a QR code for a 15% discount on your next purchase of 05 Tea.

CANCELLATIONS

We strive to create a well thought out and engaging experience for students within an intimate setting. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide refunds under any circumstances due to the time and preparation required in advance of the event. The event is fully transferable, and we’re happy to accommodate a friend or family member to come in your place. Please contact [email protected] if you need to arrange for an alternate attendee.

COMMUNICATION

When you register, please provide an email address that you monitor regularly, to check for updates.

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