Thrums #1 October 1, 2009

Despite a few boxes, a basket here and there, and pounds of cone yarns waiting for their respective places on the new shelving, I am up and running in my new studio. Once a mother-in-law apartment, I am committed to resurrecting this older space into a working, fiber arts studio. The bright space is warm, inviting and offers more opportunity than my previous studio. Equipped with a small kitchen, even my dye-pots will be tempted to brew year long and provide a hot pot of tea while spinning and weaving. My spinning area is completely ready for a whole lot of twisting and to kick off the Fall/Winter season, here are some dates for a beginning spinning wheel class:

Fall/Winter Spinning Class Offerings:

Spinning Wheel Basics: $85/all materials/handouts provided

Session I: Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m., October 10, 17, 24, 31

Session II: Thursday Evenings 7 – 9 p.m., October 8,15, 22, 29

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind yarns are all that’s between you and a spinning wheel. Learn the basics of spinning on a spinning wheel from fiber processing, twist, single yarn construction and plying methods. We will spin a variety of natural fibers and create unique, one-of-a-kind yarns. By class end, you will have a working understanding of yarn construction, from fleece to finish. Missed the date?  No worries,  you can join in at any time.

All you need to bring is you and some enthusiasm. Advance registration is required. Contact me at 279-0332 or via email at farnorthfibers@alaska.com

Spindle Spinning: $40/ all materials/handouts provided

Session I: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 .p.m.

Learn to spin on a spindle and make wonderful, unique yarns. In a matter of a few hours you will learn how to make a single and two-ply yarn from a variety of natural fibers in batt, roving or top form. Come and learn how humankind began cloth production on the simplest of tools.

Advance registration is required. Contact me at 279-0332 or via email at farnorthfibers@alaska.com

Winter Weaving

Group weaving classes will be offered after the holidays. Until then, I will continue offering my one-on-one open studio classes. Contact me for more information.

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