This is your opportunity to learn one of the world’s oldest skills, spinning yarn. Join members of the C-U Spinners and Weavers Guild as you learn the wonders of the drop spindle. Fee: $15 (includes the cost of the spindle and fibers). Bring a friend and save money while you double the fun. Admission for 2 is $25. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.  The workshop will be held from 10 AM to noon. Contact Kim Sheahan at 217-244-3355 or ksheahan@illinois.edu.
Běžecké tretry Nike

Follow in the footsteps of Empress Hsi Ling Shi, credited in Chinese legend with the discovery of silk reeling, and learn the ancient art of how to reel thread from silk cocoons. The basics of silk reeling will be covered. Cocoons for reeling will be provided. Silk reeling equipment will be provided and will also be available for purchase. Students will go home with one spool of raw silk thread and one spool of degummed flat silk thread (suitable for embroidery). Itomakis (antique Japanese silk bobbins) will be available for purchase. Skill level of students: Beginning. Space is very limited, and pre-registration is required. Contact Kim Sheahan to reserve your place (217-244-3355 or ksheahan@illinois.edu). The workshop is from 12-4 PM.

Workshop fee: $50/person (includes 80 silk cocoons, plastic spools, and degumming materials)
Shop: Nike

Come to this evening story time with stories, songs, and a craft!

For children ages 3-6 and their families.

Emergence: Touching the Infinite Source of Being.
Abstract Botanical Photography by Lynn Anderson

December 3, 2016 – January 2, 2017

Artist Reception Dec. 10th 2016 5-7pm

IMC Gallery 1st Floor
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave. • Urbana, IL 61801
www.ucimc.org/imc_gallery • 217.344.8820
Sponsored in part by City of Urbana Public Arts GrantTHE SNEAKER BULLETIN