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SUMMARY:Hedeby Bags: The Ancient Art of Sprang
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/hedeby-bags-the-ancient-art-of-sprang-20
 27-02-26
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Wooden handles found at Hedeby and other Viking-age settlements
  in northern Europe are all that remain of sprang purses. Sprang is an anc
 ient braiding technique for making elastic fabric from threads stretched o
 n a frame. Each time a row of sprang is worked at the top of the frame\, a
  mirror-image row is created at the bottom. With two mirror-image sides to
  the cloth\, sprang is well-suited to making bags (as well as hats\, belts
 \, scarves\, fingerless mittens\, leggings\, sweaters\, and more). Student
 s will start with the basic sprang stitch on a pre-warped frame\, then fin
 ish the cloth and create a small bag. Multiple options for color patterns 
 will be introduced. After making a couple small bags\, students will have 
 two options: 1) make a larger bag with the basic stitch\; or 2) learn more
  sprang stitches while making a series of smaller bags. Sprang bags (with 
 handles or drawstrings) work well for cell phones\, fiber projects\, dice\
 , and other small items. Each student will move at their own pace\, follow
 ing their interests. For more on the range of possibilities provided by sp
 rang\, see the instructor’s website: SprangArt.com. Wooden handles will be
  available in at least two sizes for purchase from the instructor. Student
 s will choose which of their bags get handles or drawstring. The materials
  fee due in class will range from $20-$80 depending on handles used and wh
 ether the student buys the sprang frame used in class. Physical ability no
 te: Finger and wrist dexterity is required. Students should be able to sit
  and work in the same position for several hours a day. Students ages 16+ 
 may register for this course independently. Youth ages 14-15 are welcome t
 o register with an adult. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth regi
 strant when registering with a full-paying adult\; call to register.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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