Introduction to prehistoric textiles with Sally Pointer.

In this workshop, Sally will introduce us to the fibres and techniques employed by Stone Age and bronze age people in the British Isles and northern Europe. The day will include some history and archaeology and at least cordage making and braiding in different fibres, making and using ancient tools from a variety of materials, netting and simple looping, but the day will be tailored to the interest of the participants, so who knows where we’ll end up? If you’ve done this workshop with Sally before, many happily do it again because there’s always something new (ironically for prehistory) each time.

There will be a passing mention of the existence of sprang but that really needs a say all to itself. As usual, Sally will have many examples to display and both books and kits to buy.

You will end up with a lot of knowledge, some finished items and some interesting new skills to practice.