WORKSHOPS AT THE FAIR

Handspinning

Class ID: 1165 - Beginning Wheel Spinning Teacher: Emily Wohlscheid Class Level: Beginner Class Type: Half Day Class Date: Friday August 1st Class Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Class Location: 8 This class is designed to familiarize yourself with terms and the parts of your spinning wheel. The basics of spinning will be covered to get you started spinning on your wheel. Students Will Learn: terminology and how their wheel works, how to draft fibers and about staple length of fibers, how to create a non-slipping leader to begin your yarn, how to spin a single yarn, and how to spin 2-3 preparations of fiber and their differences, and how to set their finished yarn. Homework: None Class Prerequisites(Students should know): that this course is for beginners. If you already have prior knowledge, that is great, but we will be focusing upon the basics. Materials Fee: $20.00    *Material fees are separate from class fees and paid to the instructor the day of the class. Materials Fee Includes: 2 oz. of hand dyed top, 1 oz roving, 1 oz. fiber batt Students Should Bring: a spinning wheel that is in good working order, and a towel for soaking excess water out of their completed yarn Teacher Will Supply: handouts, resources, my spinning wheel, plastic bags Minimum Age: 12 Maximum Class Size: 15 Class Fee: $75.00 Add Class to Cart

Class ID: 1173 - Drumcarding.....The Basics and Beyond Teacher: Carol Wagner Class Level: Beginner (no experience) Class Type: Half Day Class Date: Friday August 1st Class Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Class Location: 4 The basic techniques for using a drumcarder will be reviewed. Blending fibers and colors will be explored. There will be many dyed colors and a variety of fibers available for experimentation. Art batts will be discussed and the several methods to create will be taught. Students Will Learn: Students will know how to use a drumcarder, will know how to blend fibers and will experiment with a variety of fibers. Homework: none Class Prerequisites(Students should know): no experience required Materials Fee: $20.00    *Material fees are separate from class fees and paid to the instructor the day of the class. Materials Fee Includes: all fiber used in the class.....wool, both natural colored and dyed, mohair, alpaca, many exotics Students Should Bring: drumcarder in good working order, plastic bags to carry the carded batts home, enthusiasm Teacher Will Supply: none Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Class Size: 15 Class Fee: $75.00 Add Class to Cart