Join us to celebrate 56 years of spinning and weaving! As many of you know, Jane and Barry are retiring, and Schacht is transitioning to Louët ownership. We invite you to join us for a special event to bring the fiber community together!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
- Location: Schacht Spindle Company, 6101 Ben Pl, Boulder, CO 80301
Schedule of Events
- 10:30 Mini Class: Ask Madelyn with Madelyn van der Hoogt
- 11:00 Blindfolded Spinning Contest
- 11:30 Mini Class: Free Play Supplementary Weft Inlay with David van Buskirk
- 12:00 Handwoven Towel Competition Winners announced
- 12:30 Mini Class: Speedy Warp Paddle Measuring with Suzie Lilies
- 1:00 Handspun Skein Competition Winners Announced
- 1:30 Mini Class: Clasped Warp Warping on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Sara Goldenberg White
- 2:00 Warping Showdown with Judy Steinkoenig and Michele Belson
- 2:30 Mini Class: Spinning a Silk Hankie with Maggie Casey
- 3:00 Team Spinning Contest: How Much Can You Spin in a Minute - One person treadles and one person drafts
All Day Activities
- Spin-In: Bring your spinning wheel or spindle and join the fun all day.
- Product Try-it: Both Schacht and Louët products will be available to try out.
- Vendors: Shop with our curated vendors. We have the following vendors confirmed for the event: Brown Sheep Company, Lefthand Wool, Hummingbird Moon, Treenway Silks, 2 B Ewe, Long Thread Media, Handweavers Guild of Boulder, Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild, Mountain and Plains Fiber Shed, Schacht Spindle Company
- Enjoy the good company and community of fellow weavers and spinners.
Food
- 10AM-3:30PM - Free popcorn, and hot drinks
- 11AM-2PM - Food for purchase from food trucks
- 2PM-3PM - Sweet Cow ice cream for purchase from truck
We’re thrilled to gather our vibrant fiber community and celebrate the craft we love. Don’t miss out on a day filled with fun, learning, and the joy of spinning and weaving!
