podcastsinenglish Level 2.141 Being crafty
Apr 5, 2018
Explore the charm of a tiny Portuguese village where creative minds gather. Jackie shares her journey through spinning raw wool, from brushing techniques to mastering a spinning wheel. She compares the experience to learning to drive—it's all about rhythm and coordination! The natural dyeing techniques steal the show, with vibrant colors extracted from lichens, roots, and leaves. Discover the art of crafting as Jackie collects materials for future projects, proving that creativity knows no bounds!
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Two-Day Craft Retreat
- Jackie spent two days in a tiny Portuguese village taking craft courses in spinning and dyeing.
- She described the place as lovely and the first day's group as just four people.
Preparing And Spindle Spinning
- Jackie explained preparing raw wool by brushing it with two special brushes before spinning.
- She practiced spindle spinning and found keeping consistent thickness difficult but fun.
Learning The Spinning Wheel
- Jackie then used an old-fashioned spinning wheel and described learning it like learning to drive.
- She had to coordinate both feet and hands to keep rhythm and twist the wool correctly.