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Spinning... tuition $210.00, material fee $25.00
What we will cover... Selection of Fleeces for Spinning: covering staple length, crimp, soundness, color, cleanliness, and breed type as related to particular kinds of spinning. We will study a variety of wool fibers from various breeds. Preparing the Fleece for Spinning: this phase will cover skirting and sorting, washing (without felting) and drying, picking, a discussion of spinning in the grease, use of hand cards and the drum carder. Evaluation of home carded wool versus commercial roving and combed wool will also be covered. Spinning the Fleece: beginning on Saturday and continuing through Sunday, spinning using various techniques are covered, including: spinning with hands, hook and drop spindles as well as spinning wheels. Spinning wheels, types and how they operate and terminology are covered in detail. The student will learn how to spin different types of fleece, plying, skeining and washing your yarn, use of the ball winder, lazy-kate, niddy-noddy and umbrella swift. Information on selecting a spinning wheel and supplies will be available along with books, magazines and other informational materials. A working lunch is provided both days. Depending on travel arrangements, the student may linger to discuss in roundtable what has been covered by the workshop. The sessions will typically conclude around 5:00 PM. Dyeing Wool and Yarns: time permitting, and with a dye pot simmering, we will conduct a demonstration and discussion of dyeing wool and yarns.
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| Weaving... tuition $210.00,
material fee $25.00
What we will cover... Students will typically complete two projects: a scarf and a sampler. Design concepts are covered, mechanics of the loom are discussed and the student is prepared to begin weaving the scarf project. The scarf project is started on a fully warped loom and can be completed early during the Saturday session, which will run from 9:00 AM well into the evening. A working lunch is provided. Techniques in the beginning workshop focus on four-harness loom weaving.
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One day Workshops... tuition $105.00, material fee $15.00
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Attendees are responsible for their own lodging reservations. Check for lodging by visiting: Lexington - Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce Lodging Index If you have difficulty arranging lodging, perhaps we can assist with your reservations. Call or e-mail us. Advanced techniques and personal lessons... If you only need an advanced technique pointer or a refresher session, call for information about a custom scheduled private instruction session. Short sessions are offered at the farm and the cost is $20.00 per hour or $100.00 a day plus a nominal material fee. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule needs within the following hours: Daily 9PM-5 PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM
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Currently Reserved Dates: Please call or e-mail for booked dates. Elizabeth is back with a vengeance... and ready to take on students eager to share her joy of fiber arts. Sign up today!!!
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The purpose of the Beginning Spinning Workshop is, through an intensive
session, to enable the student to master the basic fundamentals of spinning
yarn from fleece. Topics will includes selection of the fleece for
spinning, preparation of the fleece and finally spinning of the fleece. The
workshop usually begins in the afternoon on Friday and runs into the
evening. The schedule is flexible, depending on how you will be arriving in
the area. The number of participants is limited to assure that each
student will have an opportunity to use all of the equipment and spin on a
variety of wheels. All materials will be furnished.
The purpose
of the Beginning Weaving Workshop is, through an intensive session, to enable the student
to master the basic fundamentals of weaving on the loom and includes fundamentals of
pattern design, warping the loom and weaving a pattern. The course begins in the
afternoon on Friday and runs into the evening. The schedule is flexible, depending on
how you will be arriving in the area, and the number of participants is limited to assure
full loom time and individual attention for every student.
Upon completion of the scarf,
the student is then taught the methods of warping the loom in preparation
for weaving the sampler. Beginning
techniques of color and pattern selection are emphasized in this phase of
the workshop. The sampler, featuring numerous twills, will make a lasting
reference that is suitable for wall hanging. The sampler project will carry
over to Sunday’s session where it will be completed mid-afternoon. Again, a
working lunch is served. Depending on travel arrangements, the student may
linger to discuss in roundtable what has been covered by the workshop. The
sessions will typically conclude around 5:00 PM.
