Episode 20: Scottish Weaving
This episode we explore the rich weaving traditions of Scotland. We journey to the John C. Campbell folk school during Scottish Heritage Week and meet two amazing weavers: Majorie Warren and Barbara Miller. Then we hear the thrilling story of the Kilbarchan project, a research initiative to preserve undocumented historical Scottish weaves. Finally, I share my experiences learning to weave tartans and tweeds.Resources (mentioned during the show)
- Eric Nylund's Web site
- John C. Campbell Folk School
- Just Our Yarn
- Tartan Authority
- Celtic Women International's Tartan
- Tartan Generator Software
- WeaveCast Listener Survey Results
- WeaveCast Sponsorship Information
- Mitchell Clan Tartan
Musical Guests
- "Old Fashioned Morphine" by Jolie Holland
- "Celtic Canadian Cowboy" by Celtic Canadian Cowboy
- "Celtic Mystic" by Tigertail
- "Drowsy Maggie" by Celtic Stone
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posted by Syne Mitchell at 5:10 AM
6 Comments:
Whoo hoo! I haven't even listened to the new episode yet and I know it will be great because you're talking about the Folk School! (Well, it'll be great because you always do such a nice job, too. :-) I love love love that place and will be in Brasstown next week, but not for classes...just as a civilian.
Barb
What a wonderful episode! I loved hearing weavers who aren’t “famous”, but who are truly on the path. I loved the topic (close to my heart) and loved how tartan weaving came alive for you. It made me want to take a class at the John C. Campbell. It made me want to register the “Tarses Tartan”. I know I must have been Scottish in another life, but am somewhat envious I wasn’t in this life
I loved how you creatively worked around your speaking impairment and hearing the voice of your other half.
WeaveCast keeps getting better every month!
Great episode and kudos to your better half. He did a "luscious" job! I am always impressed with the dedication you have for this podcast, recording stuff ahead of surgery. Some of us mere mortals would have been mighty distracted. Love the Tartan Ferret!
Nikki
Mehitabel:
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There's even more Folk School goodness coming up in future episodes. I recently recorded an interview with Pam Howard, the Folk School's resident weaver.
Bonnie:
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I'm not sure I know what qualifies someone as "famous" but I do know it was an honor to interview Barbara, who is well known for her work with historic textiles and her years of teaching, and Majorie, a professional tartan designer who works with a mill in Scotland. :>
Aren't tartans amazing? This shaw gave me such a new appreciation for the art.
Nikki and everyone else who sent me comments on Eric's pitching in:
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Wasn't he a trooper? It was funny to hear how different my words sounded when read by a male voice. It made me realize how very differently we construct sentences, etc.
Syne -
I laughed and laughed about your orts!
Did Barbara Miller also tell you to "weave like you drive"? She has taught so much to so many of us in this the Southeast.
I can't wait to be back at the Campbell Folk School in February!
Elaine
I really enjoyed this webisode because I just finished putting together a tartan for my husband's clan O'Bannon from the district tartan of Oban.
But what also really tickled me is that you and your husband are the same type we are. I'm a teacher/weaver, etc. and my husband is a science fiction writer. We shared a laugh when I heard. Bravo to Eric for his helping you when you needed him!
Also, So glad to hear you're feeling better! Merry Christmas.
Liana
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