February 26, 2025: Introduction to Sprang with Carol James

Instructor: Carol James

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Duration:  90 minutes

Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM EST

Location: Zoom

Cost: FREE, please pre-register below, or by emailing [email protected]

Experience Level: All are welcome.

Program Description

On Wednesday, February 26th at 7PM EST, Fabric of Life will be hosting Carol James for an information session on the reciprocal textile technique called Sprang. This technique is found throughout the world in different cultures and can be used to make almost anything from belts to bags to beautiful garments. Register now to learn about this ancient technique: what it is, how it works, it’s long history, and some of the surface design techniques that can be used.

Why do Sprang?

About Carol James

Carol James has been exploring low-tech textile methods for 30 years. Her specialty is an ancient, almost forgotten technique called sprang. She has examined sprang items in collections across the US and Europe, and has made replicas of some well known pieces such as the Arizona Openwork Shirt and George Washington’s sash. She has also created modern garments deemed worthy of the Handweavers Guild of America fashion show. Carol has taught in Canada, the US, Europe, and New Zealand. Students describe her as patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. She spent her COVID time charting sprang lace designs and writing up patterns, and is author of numerous articles, the books Sprang Unsprung, Fingerweaving Untangled, six books of sprang lace patterns, and 2 instructional DVDs. Learn more about Carol at: www.spranglady.com