This is an introduction to spinning with a drop spindle. The cost includes materials and a basic wooden drop spindle. Class time is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 AM Saturday March with Sherry Murtle in Building C.
The class with introduce you to drafting and spinning fiber into yarn. Students will be introduced to raw wool prep, and the steps to making it into a yarn. There will be various tools demonstrated to prep fiber, including the terms used in spinning. Fees include a basic wooden drop spindle and 2 ounces of easy-spinning US wool for you to get started on your journey.
The class will help students feel more comfortable and confident in steps to making yarn. The class will provide a better understanding of fibers, and the tools used for spinning yarn. Are you ready to try spinning?
Bonnie Ohrt is known for her realistic needle felted portraits of animals. In this class, you will have a chance to select from a number of subjects to produce your own piece of art. Her class will be in Building C.
Included in the class are all the materials and tools that you will need. No children under 8 please, because the needles are very sharp.
If you have always wanted to try it, now is the time. Needle felting is a rapidly expanding part of the fiber arts spectrum, and the possibilities are tremendous.
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Example product US$14.45
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Example product US$14.45
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Example product US$14.45