Schacht Spindle Company
Schacht Spindle Company, Inc. was founded during the back-to-earth movement of the late 1960s and its accompanying craft resurgence.
Barry Schacht, along with his brother Dan, started the business when a friend wanted to learn to spin. They had heard about Greentree Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, where people raised sheep and taught spinning. One day they hopped in their van with friends and dogs and drove up to the ranch. Not only did they get a quick lesson in the art of the drop spindle, they also came home with a commission to make 200 of them.
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From Our Blog
Weaving with Kids: Before & During the Pandemic | August 26, 2020
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Sikorski, the Director of Youth Programs at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, New York. We first talked before the pandemic and then revisited our conversation last week. In this 2-part interview, she tells us what her program looked like before the pandemic and how they have adapted and succeeded despite it. Pre-Pandemic SSC: When did the Youth Program start? Lisa: The youth program started the same time as Read More »
2020 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients | June 11, 2020
This year we received 39 applications for our Tools for Schools Grant, from which we selected 2 winners. It was an incredible group of applicants. We were so pleased to see all of the interest and excitement for education in the textile arts. Washington Elementary School North Dakota Lynette Elementary teachers Emma and Lynette work together to help teachers provide art instruction in their district schools. As art instruction is no longer a state requirement Read More »
Explore Tapestry Weave Along | June 10, 2020
Weave Along with Jane Patrick Sign up here. We’ll begin on April 13th! Jane is at home getting to know our new Arras Tapestry Loom—and rediscovering tapestry weaving. She just wove this sampler tapestry bag that will appear in the May-June issue of Handwoven. There’s a lot to learn from weaving this bag—and you have a usable object when it’s finished. An inkle belt strap trims out the bag. Look for Jane’s article and her Read More »
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September 2020 Newsletter
Celebrate Spinning and Weaving Week with Schacht Mark your calendars for our events October 5th-9th. Pillow Sampler Weave-along Monday-Friday Oct. 5th–9th Each day, you’ll receive a blog post with video and written instruction on one of the fun, texture-rich techniques in this pillow. When the sampler is complete, you’ll learn how to finish the sampler as a pillow cover. We’ll be using our new Rocky Mountain Meadow Yarn (learn more below) for the warp. Dive Read More »
Community Resources
Since our earliest days, we have always felt strongly about education and outreach. We offer grants, scholarships and internships to assist with the growth and continuation of the spinning and weaving community. Schacht also works with local organizations to host or participate in events that bring spinning and weaving to the Boulder community.
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