2010 Workshops & Classes by Barbara Parry
Introduction to Handspinning
Saturday & Sunday, January 30 & 31
10 am - 4 pm (Saturday)10 am - 3 pm (Sunday)
at WEBS
register at www.yarn.com
Skill level: Beginner
Class Fee: TBA Material Fee: $50
Learn to create your own yarn! This intensive weekend workshop is an introduction to handspinning. We will cover the basics of spinning wheel mechanics, fiber preparation and drafting techniques. The workshop will also provide an overview of the various types of sheep’s wool and other fibers available for hand spinners. By the end of the weekend, you will be on your way to spinning your own yarn! If you bring your own wheel, please be sure that it is in good working condition.
Winter Woolen Sampler
Saturday, February 6
1 - 4 pm
Metaphor Yarns, Shelburne, MA
register at www.metaphoryarns.com
Skill Level: Advance Beginner
In this class we will explore the diversity of wool. We'll spin samples from a range of sheep breeds, learning to adjust spinning method, and alter technique to create different styles of yarns while maximizing the lovely intrinsic qualities of each type of fleece. A primer on wool characteristics and brief overview of sheep breeds will be included.
Class fee: TBA Material Fee: $25
Hone Your Handspinning
Sunday, February 7
10 am - 3 pm
at WEBS
register at www.yarn.com
Skill level: Advance Beginner
Class Fee: TBA Material Fee: $25
This class is designed for beginners looking for the next step or a spinners who want to work on refining technique. We will review the basics and work through exercises for improving consistency and spinning various types of yarn. The class covers spinning woolen and worsted yarns using both long and short draw. You will also learn how to adjust your wheel to produce the yarns you wish to make. Participants should be able to work comfortably with their own wheel and be able to spin a continuous yarn.
Dyeing To Spin!
August 28 & 29
Pro Chemical & Dye, Fall River MA
register at www.prochemicalanddye.com
A dyeing class for handspinners who love working with color! The first day is a dye lab - full of different dyeing techniques for creating mutlicolor roving and fibers using acid dyes. We'll explore the world of hand-painting and semi-solid techniques. The second day we'll work with some of the fibers dyed on day one, exploring how different methods of spinning and drafting affect color outcomes in the final skein. In addition to covering the basics of acid dyeing, the workshop will explore color theory as it relates to hand spinning. The class is open to dyers of all levels. Spinners must be able to spin a continuous thread and need a spinning wheel in good working order.
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