CLASSES AND MORE CLASSES
Private and group lessons are available. What you see listed are the current classes but let me know if you are interested in a different time slot or if you'd like to see a specific workshop offered.
Equipment for lessons is available for your use, with a small deposit, until you make your final decision. Your deposit will then be credited toward your purchase of a wheel or loom. See us for further information about this service.
Fiber Free For All...The third Thursday of every month
Join us for this free night of fibery fun. Bring your current project from (spinning to knitting to weaving to felting) and get some time to work on it without the phone ringing, the kids asking for snacks, or worrying about whether or not you did the dishes.
Come and play with us. It's always the third Thursday in the month beginning around 6PM...but let's face it people are here every Thursday so come and hang out on any Thursday you want.
Silk Reeling!
Micheal Cook
$220 - includes lunch and materials
09/11/2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
09/12/2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
September 11 and 12
10AM to 4PM both days
Michael Cook
You know him from the website www.Wormspit.com Now see him in person and learn silk reeling.
Students will learn two distinct styles of reeling (single basin, or village, and double basin, or international), and how to throw the resulting filament to make a variety of yarns suitable for weaving, embroidery, and knitting. Class will cover basic information about sericulture and proceed through reeling, throwing, plying, and degumming; these techniques will enable participants to understand silk yarn structure, and build a yarn for whatever purpose they wish. Students will need some kind of twisting device - the optimal setup is a high-ratio spinning wheel(lace flyer), but any variety of twisting implement from drop spindleto electric spinner can yield good results. No silk-reeling experience is required; this class starts with the very basics and builds from there. Basic spinning ability and basic yarn-handling skills such as skein-making and knot tying will be helpful.
$220 includes materials and lunch both days
World Wide Spin In Public Day!
$0 -
09/18/2010 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Spend the day at the Loft spinning and playing. we will take our spindles and wheels to the sidewalks!
Don't forget about the option for private lessons and instruction. If you'd like to learn about wool processing, washing fleeces, spinning any fibers or small loom weaving contact the Spinning Loft for some one on one time.
Deb Robson
Wool Breeds Study
$0 - includes materials
11/19/2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It's a breeds study to the max! 2 full days of spinning the breeds. As well as an informative seminar/lecture. Great information from my hero and idol Deb Robson.
Continue reading for cost information and times
We will cover everything from Fine wools to longwools, to Multicoated/Primitive breeds. If you have been curious Deb's the instructor for you.
We are breaking things down a bit so you can choose one session or all 5.
Begin Saturday Morning November 20th (10AM to 1PM) with Primitive Wools
Saturday Afternoon (2PM to 5PM) Down Type Wools
Sunday Morning Nobember 21 (10AM to 1PM) Long Wools
Sunday Afternoon (2PM to 5PM) Fine Wools
Each 3 hour session is $75
Sign up for all four for $250 (a $50 savings)
Friday Evening November 19(6PM to 9PM) we are planning a Seminar and Lecture as an introduction and overview. $30
Take all 4 sessions and get the Seminar free
Don't miss this chance to meet Deb. Check out her blog at
http://www.independentstitch.typepad.com/
Shelly Lampshire
Needle Felted Sculptures
$110 - includes materials
12/04/2010 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Shelly is a local girl who is gaining in popularity among doll collectors. She is doing some Fascinating things with needle felting and now you have the opportunity to study for a day with this popular and entertaining artist. Check out her workshop for details about her and see what she's up to.
Students will be able to choose their project so come with some ideas. Animals are always fun. How about a pet or a bear or a sheep? Brong a photo along if you like.
http://www.shellylampshire.com/index.htm
Classes are back and the Wall O'Fleece is overflowng and lots of new stuff is on the way!
Please don't hesitate to come in and spin or knit or just visit with me. Bring your yarns and projects to show and take a little break from all that work for a little while.
