WeaveCast Audio

WeaveCast is an internet-based talk radio show about handweaving. Each episode we interview weavers about their craft, share the latest news from the weaving world, and tell tales from the weaving life. You can stream directly from the site, download MP3s to your computer, or subscribe to the show's RSS feed using an application such as iTunes.

Tip: Transcripts are also available for many WeaveCast episodes.

37: Color Matters

Produced by Syne Mitchell on March 4, 2009

This episode we talk with master colorist Kaffe Fassett and gain insight into how to combine colors in exciting and pleasing ways. I share news from the weaving world, talk a bit about the launch of the new WeaveZine site, and in closing, I take you out back to the barn, where the sheep are being sheared. Read more >>

46:19 minutes (42.43 MB)

36: Appalachian Weaving

Produced by Syne Mitchell on January 27, 2009

This episode we chat with Pam Howard, the resident weaver at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. We talk about Appalachian weaving traditions, the history of the folk school, Pam's own weaving journey, and a bit of tablet weaving. Read more >>

56:41 minutes (51.92 MB)

35: Industrial Weaving

Produced by Syne Mitchell on January 2, 2009

This episode we learn about weaving in industry. We talk to weaver and textile engineer Tom Beaudet about growing up in a New England mill town, and his career in mills that wove garment and industrial fabrics. I talk about the holidays and share my new year's resolutions, weaving and otherwise. Read more >>

50:26 minutes (46.18 MB)

34: The Other Mary Black

Produced by Syne Mitchell on December 16, 2008

This episode we focus on the tales of everyday weavers. We interview Mary Black, who learned to weave in the late 1940s, and talk about her life and Temari, we preview lots of new things for weavers online, and finish up with the audio essay, "Many Voices; Light Work" a new idea for the future of WeaveCast. Read more >>

48:45 minutes (44.64 MB)

33: Interweavings

Produced by Syne Mitchell on October 30, 2008

This episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Linda Ligon, the founder of Interweave Press, which publishes a host of magazines including Handwoven and Spin-Off, as well as many excellent books on weaving and the fiber arts. We pay tribute to Peter Collingwood. And Cally Booker shares her weaverly adventures in the end essay: "Fruit and Fiber. Read more >>

50:48 minutes (46.52 MB)