Fall 2008 Spinning, Felting & Dyeing Classes!
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INTRODUCTION TO HAND SPINNING*
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. Wheels are provided for those who need them.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Barbara Parry
Date: Saturday & Sunday, October 4, 5
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: $60.00 payable to the instructor.
Tuition: $100.00
Please bring your lunch.
| Description | Price |  |
| INTRODUCTION TO HAND SPINNING | $100.00 |
A HAND SPINNER’S COLOR ODYSSEY
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 2 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 color effects from hand-dyed fibers. Be sure that your wheel is in good working order!
Skill Level: Must be able to spin a continuous yarn.
Instructor: Barbara Parry
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 15, 16
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: $60.00, payable to the instructor
Tuition: $100.00
| Description | Price | |
| A Hand Spinner's Color Odyssey | $100.00 |
FELTING
GNOMES AND WOOD SPRITES
Needle-felting is a magical art that combines well with the magical world of gnomes, elves, wood sprites, pixies, trolls, hobbits and the like. If you were entranced by The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, and The Chronicles of Narnia and can still find room in your life for fantasy, please join us while we bring fabled forest creatures to life by using a small barbed needle and some carded wool roving. It is an amazing experience to see an adorable, mischievous little face emerge from the wool full of personality and life. The needle felts the wool simply by being pushed into it repeatedly...no need for water or soap or a washing machine! There will also be a demonstration of flat (wet) felting for those who would like to clothe or otherwise decorate their creations with fabric.
Skill Level: Some experience with needle felting is helpful, but not necessary.
Instructor: Brigitte Ostrander
Date: Thursday, September 25, October 2
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fiber Cost: Will depend on project chosen.
Tuition: $50.00
Required: Fiber Trends Needle Felting Starter Kit, $9.00
| Description | Price | |
| Gnomes & Woodsprites | $50.00 |
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS*
It’s time again to start thinking about decorating for the holidays...how about some unique holiday ornaments that you can make for yourself or to give as gifts? Santa heads, angels, poinsettias, stars, bells, beaded balls...anything that strikes your fancy. You will use a small barbed needle and carded roving to create felt without water, soap, or a washing machine and go home with at least one beautiful ornament. This is a fun, relaxing class...no rules, no stress, no patterns to decipher. Just what you need as the holidays approach! There will also be a demonstration of flat (wet) felting for those who would like to clothe or otherwise decorate their creations with fabric.
Skill Level: Some experience with needle felting is helpful, but not necessary.
Instructor: Brigitte Ostrander
Date: Sunday, October 26
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on project chosen.
Tuition: $30.00
Required: Fiber Trends Needle Felting Starter Kit, $9.00
| Description | Price | |
| Holiday Ornaments | $30.00 |
DYEING
NEVERDYED*
Join us at WEBS to dye a single skein of yarn for a small project such as a scarf, a shawl or socks. You will lean how to prepare yarn for dyeing and how to apply the color for numerous applications. Our very own Kangaroo Dyer will demonstrate how to mix the dyes and set up a dyeing area. Just show up in old clothing with the items on the materials list and be ready to dye! This class is perfect for anyone who has never dyed before.
Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Gail Callahan
Date: Sunday, November 2
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Materials Cost: $9.00 for dye. Yarn cost will depend on selection
Tuition: $25.00
| Description | Price | |
| Never Dyed | $25.00 |
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF…*
This class is designed for any fiber aficionado who is curious about experimenting with unusual dyeing techniques such as the “parking meter” technique. Come and explore the many possibilities of working with color and fiber and be prepared to step outside the box!
Skill Level: Previous dyeing experience is necessary.
Instructor: Gail Callahan
Date: Sunday, November 2
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: $9.00 for dye. Yarn cost will depend on your selection.
Tuition: $35.00
| Description | Price | |
| What Would Happen If...? | $35.00 |
Registration Information
For all classes/workshops, please send a check for the tuition or pay online to hold your place. TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF THE CLASS IS CANCELLED BY WEBS or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.
Materials lists for classes are now available on-line as they become available . Hard copies of materials lists are available in the store. If you need a hard copy of the list, please call us and we will mail it to you. Please be aware that there may be handouts and/or materials supplied by the instructor for which a small fee may be charged. Infrequently, these items may not appear on the materials list.
PARTICIPANTS IN ALL-DAY CLASSES SHOULD PLAN TO BRING A LUNCH. WEBS has a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven for your convenience.
YOU MAY REGISTER:
In person at WEBS
By phone: 413-584-2225
On-line at www.yarn.com or email at webs@yarn.com
By fax: 413-584-1603
By mail: send the enclosed registration form to the address listed at the bottom of the form.