Next Steps in Sprang
With Sharon Wichman
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America
What are your next steps with this ancient braiding technique? Are you drawn to sprang lace, twining, or color patterns? Do you want to plan a larger project, such as a hat, fingerless mittens, scarf, or cowl? Or do you need more time to train your hands and eyes in the basic stitch?
This is a follow-up to the Sprang Explorations workshop, and for folks that already know how to warp a frame and work the interlinking stitch.
Join us for a day of individualized instruction, exploring some of the many possibilities for creating and using sprang cloth.
- Skill level Beginner +
- Age appropriate 14+ (minors must have a parent on site)
- Materials $5, plus an optional $45 if you wish to buy the frame used in class
- Students should bring All required materials are provided. Students may bring scissors or a favorite yarn. Students should also bring note-taking materials, as well as a lunch and a drink.
Instructor
Sharon WichmanSprang has taken over Sharon’s life following a class with Carol James (aka The Sprang Lady) through the Duluth, MN Fiber Guild. She has discovered the joy of fiber, from spinning to all sorts of weaving, but is happiest when her fingers are in the threads, finding new and ancient designs. Working closely with Carol James, Sharon recently published the book Unexpected Twists: Exploring the Unique Textures of S&Z Sprang. Learn more about her sprang journey at her website: SprangArt.com.
