Midwestern Region
Events, Workshops & Symposia

Coming in 2010 2010 CSA National Symposium The 2010 Costume Society of America National Annual Symposium will be held at the end of May in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit the CSA Symposium page for more information. "Workshop - Weaving and Design in Norway" May 30 - June 12, 2010 Telemark, Norway Weave traditional wool vadmel cloth with Norwegian master weavers in the mountains of Telemark, Norway. Full the cloth to your desired density using a water-powered fulling mill (stampa) on a mountain stream. Sew your garment with expert guidance in traditional methods. A two-week workshop where each participant weaves the first week, brings the cloth to the stampa on the weekend, and cuts and sews a garment of your choice the second week. Use the finest Norwegian spelsau wool yarn. Custom design and patterning of your garments for a perfect fit. This will be a truly immersive experience in Norway's rural textile culture. Registration Deadline: January 31, 2010 Contact Carol Colburn: carol.colburn@uni.edu