Golding Fiber Tools is a family-owned business that started in 2002 as an ancillary branch of Fine Art Woodcarving LLC. We are committed to producing fiber tools that will be used and enjoyed for their distinctive attributes of artistic design, fine craftsmanship, and precision engineering.

Our home and business is located on a 58 acre farm in Saxtons River, Vermont that is shared with Bart and Sam the alpacas, Attilla the guard llama, 14 Icelandic sheep, Woody our Icelandic sheep dog and Emmy the tabby cat.

Tom, Master Woodworker of 40 years and Master Woodcarver in the classical tradition for 25 years, is the primary designer and builder of our fiber tools. Diane, shepherdess, spinner, knitter, and novice weaver is the business manager of Golding Fiber Tools. She handles the packing and shipping, and tests spins all spindles and wheels before they leave the shop. At most other times  she's either tending her vegetable garden or practicing the piano.  

Both sons, Seth and Obe are involved in the business. Seth and his wife Lisa live in Essex, Vermont. A woodworker and woodcarver, Seth handcrafts many of the RingSpindles, and handcarves some of the spinning wheels. He is currently in the design phase of building a prototype for a travel size Golding spinning wheel.

Obe is a musician, Banjo picker and 2009 graduate of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music. He works part-time for the business contributing his expertise in wood finishing and handcrafting Lucets.

We are grateful to our loved flock of Icelandic sheep for the vital role they played in the formation of Golding Fiber Tools, for it was they who introduced us to the world of fiber. Diane's request that Tom make her a handspindle resulted in the innovative RingSpindle™, which led to designing and building the "Flock of the Shepherdess" spinning wheel, followed by a precision floor loom, and a growing line of spinning and weaving accessories. The enthusiastic response to our fiber tools has been inspirational as we continue to develop new products.

                                              GOLDING SOUTH
                                             (Obe's Shop- Asheville, NC)

                             GOLDING NORTH  
                                            (Seth's Shop- Essex, VT)

                                       Golding North (inside below)

                                                Golding North (Micro Kate below)

Seth's second superinsulated shop was built in the early Summer 2011.  Along with Solar Gain, it
will heat on about one cord of wood.

                                              Golding Central            
                                            (Saxtons River, Vermont)                               
Wheels under Construction (December, 2011)  

Wheels under construction (below)

Below:  Jan's latest scratchboard art of an Angora Goat

Below: Diane Playing Schumann 6/11

Tom planting a willow tree 6/11

Tom working on a commission piece May 2011

Obe working on a wheel May 2011

Obe putting a finish on a wheel May 2011

Diane working the soil, planting peas... May 2011

Cat in Tulips

Pears in Blossom May 2011

Rhubard  May 2011
Garlic May 2011

Tom in upper field with sheep/ Fall 2010
Below-Autumn picnic

 

August Rainbows on the Farm

Cat and Sheep

 Upper meadow and pond

Obe on far left performing...singing below

Bart, Sam, and Attilla...the Camelids