2008 Workshops & Classes by Barbara Parry
Handspinning Tips & Techniques: Moving Beyond the Basics
Sunday, July 13, 2008
10 am - 3 pm
at WEBS
www.yarn.com
Skill level: Advance Beginner
This workshop is designed for the new handspinner who has mastered the basics of drafting and treadling and wishes to gain proficiency and learn more about the technical side of spinning. The class covers spinning woolen and worsted yarns and long and short draw. You will also learn how to adjust your wheel to produce the yarns you wish to make. Handspinning experience is a must for this class. Participants should be able to work comfortably with their own wheel and be able to spin a continuous yarn.
Yarn Design for Handspinners
Sunday, July 20, 2008
10 am - 2 pm
at WEBS
www.yarn.com
Skill level: Advance Beginner
In this workshop we will explore methods for spinning unique, one-of-kind novelty yarns. The class will begin with the analysis and deconstruction of commercial yarns fin order to understand how to recreate similar effects in handspinning. We will explore using color, texture and a variety of fibers to create designer yarns. Bring your imagination!
Color Play for Handspinners
Sunday, July 27, 2008
10 am –4 pm
at WEBS
www.yarn.com
Skill Level: Advance Beginner
Painted roving, multi-color batts, variegated top – a visit to a fiber shop or wool fair reveals a large and tempting array of hand-dyed fibers. We will explore a number of techniques for making the most of color and achieving stunning, original yarns. Spinning tips for creating multiple color effects from the same handpainted roving will include spinning from the fold, Navajo ply, spinning a 3-ply and a cabled yarn. The last portion of the class will cover the use of a drum carder for combining color. An electric Patrick Green Supercard will be used in demonstration and each participant will create a “signature” color batt.
Introduction to Handspinning
Thursdays, September 4,11,18 2008
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at Metaphor Yarns
Shelburne, MA 413-625-9191
Skill Level: Beginner
Ever wanted to learn to create your own yarn? This class is an introduction to the process of handspinning. We will cover the basics of spinning wheel mechanics, fiber preparation and drafting techniques. The class 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 classes, participants will be spinning their own yarns! For the class, you will need a spinning wheel that is in good working condition, at least 3 bobbins and a set of hand cards. Contact Metaphor Yarns to register or contact me for more information about this class.
Introduction to Handspinning
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2008
10 am - 4 pm
at WEBS, Northampton MA
www.yarn.com
Skill Level: Beginner
Ever wanted to learn to create your own yarn? This weekend workshop is an introduction to the process of 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, participants will be spinning their own yarns! If you bring your own wheel, please be sure that it is in good working condition. You will also need to bring hand cards. Contact Webs to register or contact me if you have questions about this class.
A Handspinner's Color Odyssey
Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2008
10 am - 4 pm
at WEBS, Northampton MA
www.yarn.com
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
A two-day excursion into the world of color and spinning, this workshop is an opportunity to explore how different paths in dyeing and fiber preparation lead to creatively colorful hand-spun skeins.
We will wend our way from dye pot to drum carder to spinning wheel in the process of exploring various methods for dyeing fibers and mixing colors. The first day we will focus on techniques for dyeing and hand painting fiber. On day two we will work with our dyed fibers to explore many ways to combine color. Using hand cards, a drum carder and the spinning wheel we will create different stunning color effects from hand-dyed fibers.
Skill requirement: Participants should be able to spin a continuous yarn and must have a spinning wheel in good working order. No prior experience with dyeing is needed.
There is a short list of supplies each spinner will need to bring to the workshop.
Materials fee (payable to instructor): $60 Please contact WEBS to register or contact me if you have questions about this workshop.
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