MORNING #101—Spinning Angora Rabbit Wool,Jan Vanden Hout - instructor, 9:00 am — noon Cost:$82/student, all materials included Skill Level: Should have some spinning background Class Requirement(s):BRING TO CLASS -- Spinning wheel in working order and three (3) bobbins or ball winder. Supported spindle ok, drop spindle not recommended.
You can bring the following if you have them (Instructor will also have some available):
hand cards, or
flicker brush, or
dog/cat slicker brush,
small container of cornstarch or talcum powder,
Mini niddy-noddy if you want to skein the yarn.
Description:Meet three breeds of Angora rabbits: English, French and German. Learn to spin and ply the wool of each in various ways to make Angora yarns that produce the best effect.
Class size—5 -- 12
#102—There's No End to the Blend: New Fiber Colors and Textures,Carol Densmore - instructor, 9:00 am — noon
Cost:$35/student, plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor (includes fiber samples, handouts & notebook materials). Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Class Requirement(s):Students may bring a spinning wheel or drop spindle. Two spinning wheels and a few drop spindles will be available for use during the workshop.
Description:Add dimension and texture to your yarn or other fiber projects during this busy workshop. Through demonstration and hands-on blending, participants will learn to make new colors and new textures using wool, alpaca, llama, silk, angora, and more. We will learn how to use blending equipment including the drum carder, blending hackle, hand held combs, and hand cards.
Participants will blend and spin samples and create a reference notebook filled with mini batts and handspun yarn. Students will leave with many blended fibers and an understanding of how to produce more of the same. This class is a great opportunity to try fiber blending equipment and create your own wonderful one-of-a-kind blends.
Class size—5 -- 12
#103 —Boucle Yarn: Harnessing Energy to make Playful, Lively Yarns,Mary Underwood - instructor, 9:00 am — Noon
Cost:$70 student; Plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor Prerequisite: Ability to spin a consistent yarn and lots of patience.
Skill Level: Intermediate through Advanced.
Class Requirements:
Spinning wheel that can easily be stopped and started and with very precise tension control.
Three or more bobbins.
Two commercial or handmade lazy Kates with yarn oriented horizontally. (To make a lazy Kate, take a shoebox and make one hole on each long side. Use a knitting needle to put the bobbin on. Bring a rock heavy enough to keep the shoebox from moving as you ply. Bring underwear elastic as a tensioning device. Don’t forget the rock!!)
A sense of humor. When the going gets tough, the tough tell jokes.
Description:Boucle yarn, also called loop or curl yarn, consists of three separate yarns or plies. It is one of the most challenging yarns to master but highly rewarding to make and use. It is critical to be in control of both the wheel and the twist in this process. In this course you will learn to make boucle in the style that Mabel Ross describes in her book, Handspinner’s Workbook: Fancy Yarns. In the first portion of the class we will be tuning up our consistent yarn spinning skills, exploring various kinds of boucles, and discussing the design and raw materials that make a good boucle. Then we will learn the technique and design yarns using various fibers with final use in mind. Each participant will leave with a variety of yarn samples exemplifying the effects of various fibers on the final product and with a working knowledge of how to control energy and plying to make boucle.
Cost: $37/student; plus $25 material fee to be paid directly to instructor. Skill Level:Beginner/Intermediate Class Requirement(s):All materials for felted vessel are included ( felting needles, thick foam, wool roving, yarns and embellishments)
. Please bring two (2) bath towels to class.
Description: The skills of needle and wet felting will both be used to create a lovely felted vessel.
Each student will learn how to create a beautiful handfelted bowl to WOW their family and friends.
Class size — 8
AFTERNOON
#201—Square Bottom Wet Felted Tote, Susan Pufpaff - instructor, 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm Sorry, This class is closed.
#202—Grooming and Care of the Angora Rabbit, Jan Vanden Hout - instructor, 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm Cost: $47/student, all handouts / samples included. Skill Level:Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Class Requirement(s): Note pad/pen and camera for pictures Description:Meet three breeds of Angora Rabbits - French, German and English. Learn how to care for and groom them for best wool production. Health needs or problems will be discussed and hands on grooming will take place. Class size— 5 -- 15
#203—Spinning with a Drop Spindle, Kathy Moskal - instructor, 1:00pm — 3:00 pm Cost: $37/student - All equipment and materials will be provided at class time. Class Requirement(s): Beginner-- no spinning experience necessary Description:Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle - Drop spindle and roving is included and will be provided at class time. Using a spindle is a very economical way to learn hand-spinning for a beginner. Drop Spindles are inexpensive to buy (relative to a spinning wheel) and also very easy to make. Once you have mastered the spindle you will have learned the steps needed for spinning on the spinning wheel: drafting out fibers, twisting the fiber into yarn, plying, winding up and storing the spun yarn.
Class size — 6
#204—Dimension, Glitz & Glamour In Designer Yarns (Creative Spinning), Christine Schwartz - instructor, 12:30pm — 4:00 pm Cost: $87/student; includes all class materials with exceptions noted below. Skill Level:Must have basic spinning knowledge and a working wheel. Class Requirement(s):
Working wheel with 3 bobbins & lazy kate (if you don't have 3 bobbins you can always ply from a center pull ball)
Cotton crochet thread (any color).
Large eye metal darning needle.
ONE FULL bobbin or center pull ball of a slightly overspun single.
Thread, 2-3 different colored spools (any sewing or metallic thread).
Description: Come away from this class with unique and eye catching yarns. Spin yarn that makes people turn and take a secod look. Add sparkle and texture to your handspun creating a one-of-a-kind yarn by using the following techniques:
Core Spinning with Batts or Loose Locks
Self Striping Yarn
Wrapping and Plying with Thread
Adding fabrics, beads, sequins and felty bits
Coils, Super Coils and Granny Stacks
If students have special colors or fabrics/fiber they want to bring to work with the instructor will help them incorporate their choices into the yarns they spin. Class size — 10
#205 -- Don't Spare the Air,Mary Underwood - instructor, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm Cost:$70/student; Plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor Skill Level:All levels. Beginners should have some experience using their wheel.
Class Requirements:
Spinning wheel in good working condition
Lap cloth in both a light and dark color to better see your fiber when spinning.
Lazy Kate with bobbins oriented horizontally. (To make a lazy Kate, take a shoebox and make one hole on each long side. Use a knitting needle to put the bobbin on. Bring a rock heavy enough to keep the shoebox from moving as you ply. Bring underwear elastic as a tensioning device. Don’t forget the rock!!)
3 ring binder, pen, Scotch tape, and baggies for samples.
Niddy noddy for skeining your samples.
Description:Put air in your yarn! Learn to spin one, two, and three ply yarn that is consistent, airy, and a delight to knit with and wear. Participants will work with a variety of fibers and wool preparations, learning the mechanics of making beautiful handspun yarns. This class is designed for those using spinning wheels. Each participant will also have an opportunity to use a both a charka and a spinning wheel set up for spinning cotton, cashmere and camel.
Class size—5 -- 12
Sunday, October 25
MORNING
#301—Primitive Rug Hooking, Rag Rug Star, Dianne Klamik - instructor, 9:00 am — Noon Cost:$32/student, plus $45.00 material fee (material fee for rug hooking kit to be paid directly to the instructor). Kit contents: Pre-cut hand dyed wools, binding, hook, pattern and instructions to complete your project at home. Skill Level:Beginner Class Requirement(s): A pair of scissors and a happy face. Description:This workshop is an introductory to traditional rug hooking where you will learn the basic technique of hooking rugs.
Each kit will have all the materials to complete a 10" round Rag Rug Star. Frames will be available to use in the classroom and for purchase. We will discuss the different ways to use and to finish off your new art form.
Class size— 5 -- 12
#302—Wet Felted Scarf, Kathy Moskal - instructor, 9:00 am — Noon Cost: $47/student Skill Level:Beginner - no experience necessary Description:Felting is an age-old natural process using soap, water and agitation. We will be making a felt scarf by wet felting the fiber layers. The fiber will be transformed into a durable material; there is no sewing or knitting involved. Only homegrown alpaca and local wools will be used. The scarf will approximately 5 feet long by 6 inches wide; beautifully decorated and unique; a true conversational item. Each student chooses which type of scarf to create, colors and decoration if wanted. Class size — 6
#303 —What? You need a Reason to Spin?,Mary Underwood - instructor, 9:00 am — 4:00 pm NOTE: THIS IS AN ALL DAY CLASS (lunch break is included in listed class time) Sorry, This class is closed.
#401 —Spinning With A Navajo Spindle, Leslie Moskal - instructor, 1:00pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: $37/student Skill Level:Should have some spinning background. Description:
Navajo spindle will be provided to use in class and can be purchased for $30. Roving is included and will be provided at class time.
The Navajo hand spindle was used by Navajo and Pueblo Indian nations for hand-spinning wool. Characterized by its large size, which necessitates rolling the shaft on the thigh to make it spin, the Navajo spindle is an example of a supported spindle. It has a long shaft and a heavy whorl, which makes it too heavy to be spun while being suspended in the air. The spindle has a shaft about 30-33" long for use while sitting on the floor or from a chair. The whorl is near the bottom of the shaft.
The one-handed long draw technique is the only way that yarn can be spun on the Navajo spindle. Therefore, the fiber must be carefully prepared so that the drafting will flow smoothly. It makes sense to spin clockwise; for the Navajo the Z-twist is the norm. Class size — 6
Cost: $37/student; plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor. Skill Level:Beginner/Intermediate Class Requirement(s):All materials for ornaments are included. Please bring two (2) bath towels to class.
Description:Create a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament that people will really notice on your tree.
Each student will learn how to create beautiful handfelted ornaments to WOW their family and friends.
Class size — 6
#404 —How To Talk To Your Antique Spinning Wheel, Lois Lane- instructor, 1:00pm - 3:00 pm Sorry, This class is closed.
