Hand Spinning Around the World: Norman Kennedys Scrapbook

Melissa Weaver Dunning introduces you to spinners across the globe, using images collected by master weaver and spinner Norman Kennedy, her teacher at The Marshfield School of Weaving in Vermont. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Melissa is a traditional hand-weaver and spinner with 40 years of experience working on antique equipment to produce textiles in an 18th and 19th century style. She began her traditional textile study with Scottish master weaver Norman Kennedy in 1980, and she carries on this rich tradition in her own teaching. An avid tartan and linen weaver and a lover of wool, Melissa enjoys sharing her passion for weaving and spinning with students. This session was recorded on May 11, 2022. #handspinning