Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw
More info at copperkfiberfestival.com
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw with Julie Drogsvold
(3 hour class)
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
Skill level: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension
Hand Carders, preferably wool
Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
Niddy noddy or ball winder
Instructor will supply:
Fiber for class use
Build and Use Your Own Blending Board
More info at copperkfiberfestival.com
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw with Julie Drogsvold
(3 hour class)
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
Skill level: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension
Hand Carders, preferably wool
Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
Niddy noddy or ball winder
Instructor will supply:
Fiber for class use
Yellow Rose Fiber Fiesta
Welcome to the 14th Annual Show https://yellowrosefiberfiesta.com/yellow-rose-fiber-fiesta/
Register for classes at: https://www.fiberartclasses.com/yellow-rose-workshops
Maker Festival - Colorado
https://www.makerfestivals.com/co/4582788
We're back baby! Maker Festivals featuring the event formally known as Yarn Fest returns to Loveland April 10-13, 2024, but this time we are bringing our bead and jewelry artists with us to the Embassy Suites Loveland! Our festival lineup will have thousands of fiber artists, and jewelry makers!
Cotton Spinning Made Easy
Cotton Spinning Made Easy
Saturday: 9am–noon; 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Learn how to adjust your wheel for short-staple fibers and how the long draw works best for spinning cotton. Students will spin cotton from the seed, card ginned cotton into punis to spin, and then spin natural-colored cotton sliver. We will also cover plying, blending color and other fibers into your cotton to produce wildly unique yarns, as well as tips for care and use of your handspun cotton yarns.
Learn to Spin Using a Turkish Drop Spindle
Learn to Spin Using a Turkish Drop Spindle
Friday: 1:30pm–4:30pm
This workshop will explore creating yarns using the lovely and versatile Turkish spindle. Students will learn and practice using the spindle as both a drop style and supported type spindle. All experience levels are welcome.
Angora: Down the Rabbit Hole
Angora: Down the Rabbit Hole
Julie Drogsvold • Tangled Yarn Farms
Saturday, March 9, 2024 • 9 am - 1 pm (4 hours (with break to stretch)
Dive into the world of angora! Explore this luxurious fiber, from fluffy rabbits to finished yarn. Meet adorable angoras, learn about their care, and discover the unique properties of each breed. Join a guided spinning session, transforming raw fiber from “the cloud” into uniquely soft and haloed yarn.
Skill Level Required: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring: Spinning wheel, e-spinner or spindle Hand Carders, higher tpi preferred Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins Niddy noddy or ball winder
Instructor will supply: Angora fiber and fiber for blending
Cotton Spinning Magic
Cotton Spinning Magic
Julie Drogsvold • Tangled Yarn Farms
Friday, March 8, 2024 • 9 am - 3 pm (5 hours with lunch break)
Unleash the magic of cotton spinning with Julie Drogsvold! In this full day workshop, you'll delve into the world of silky soft cotton fibers and learn to transform them into beautiful, versatile yarns. Master the art of wheel adjustments for optimal short-fiber spinning, conquer the supported long draw technique, and explore various cotton forms – from seeds to carded punis and prepared slivers. You'll also discover the secrets of plying, blending vibrant colors, and incorporating other fibers for truly unique creations. Bring your wheel, a knack for consistent spun singles, and a thirst for cotton-spinning magic. Leave with confidence, skills, and a treasure trove of handspun cotton yarns ready to be woven, knitted, or crocheted into stunning projects.
Skill Level Required: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring: Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with scotch tension Carders - cotton hand carders preferred, but wool will do. Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins Niddy noddy or ball winder Optional: favorite spinning chair, charkha, support spindle or Tahkli
Instructor supplied:
Cotton lint
cotton sliver (Upland and Pima)
Seed cotton
puni stick
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw
Julie Drogsvold • Tangled Yarn Farms
Thursday, March 7, 2024 • 1 pm - 4 pm
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
Skill level: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring: Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension Hand Carders, preferably wool Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins Niddy noddy or ball winder
Instructor will supply: Fiber for class use
Spinning Art Yarn from the Blending Board
Spinning Art Yarn from the Blending Board
Julie Drogsvold • Tangled Yarn Farms
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 • 9 am - 12 pm (Lunch to follow)
https://texaswoolweek.com/class-registration/ols/products/spinning-art-yarn-from-the-blending-board
Ever dreamed of painting with alpaca, sculpting with wool? Join us for a hands-on adventure in fiber blending! Build your own blending board (think DIY fiber playground!) with wood, blending cloth, and simple tools. No fancy workshops needed – just a stapler, hammer, and your creative spirit! Then, dive into the world of fiber magic! We'll explore the textures and personalities of natural fibers like alpaca, cotton, and wool. Learn how to blend them like a pro, creating art batts that explode with color and texture. Picture fiery sunset gradients, playful polka dots, or even swirling nebulae – your imagination is the limit! No experience required, just a love for color and texture! In this workshop you'll: Build your own sturdy blending board (think fiber fusion station!) Discover the magic of natural fibers and their blending potential Create stunning art batts that sing with color and texture Leave with a newfound appreciation for fiber arts and your own creative power So grab your crafting spirit and join us! Let's turn simple materials into fiber masterpieces!
Students will then be able to spin from their blending boards!
Instructor will supply:
Board Blending cloth
Packing brush
Rolag dowel
Fiber for class use
All tools needed
West 7th Wool, Fort Worth, TX
Get set for Spin Together and polish all your spinning skills!
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Yellow Rose on the Coast
Interested in taking a class while at Yellow Rose Fiber on the Coast? Well, we have classes for you.
https://yellowrosefiberfiesta.com/yellow-rose-on-the.../
Intro to Hand Spinning: Spindles and Wheels - Julie Drogsvold - Friday, February 2nd, 2024, 10am-2:30pm
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw - Julie Drogsvold - Friday, February 2nd, 2024 3 pm- 5 pm
Cotton Spinning Magic: It's Easy - Julie Drogsvold - Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 10am-5pm
Yellow Rose Fiber on the Coast is the only fiber festival on the South Texas Coastal Bend.
February 2 & 3, 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is free
Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center, 6317 TX-31, Port Aransas, TX 78873
Need lodging for the weekend? Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center has great deals on rooms. Contact Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center at 1-800-242-1034 for special discount event pricing on rooms. Make sure to let them know you are attending Yellow Rose Fiber Fiesta.
Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving - Tucson
Beginner Inkle Loom Weaving - Tucson
Instructor -Annie MacHale
For Beginners
1) Color & Design (2 hours) Set up & Weave (4-5 hours)
This class is designed for beginning weavers with no experience on inkle looms.
Description: We will look at hundreds of examples and discuss what makes a good design, discuss color
theory, look at yarn choices, experiment with color selection tools, make an off-loom preview, chart
patterns on paper or with an online tool. Students will then use the patterns that they create to set up
the looms. We will discuss tips and tricks for ease of warping, how to produce even bands with straight selvedges, how to finish a band and a bit of problem-solving.
Yarn, printed handouts, patterns, charting paper, and rubber mats will be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop.
Workshop fee is $90
An inkle loom is necessary for class and will not be provided. Inkle looms can be purchased from Double G Alpacas for $65
Horizontal Bar Background Pickup on the Inkle Loom
Horizontal Bar Background Pickup on the Inkle Loom
Instructor -Annie MacHale
For Experienced Weavers
Horizontal Bar Background Pickup on the Inkle Loom
Audience: For experienced inkle weavers only. Students must know how to warp their loom on their own and be familiar and comfortable doing plain weave on the inkle loom.
Description: The horizontal bar background pickup technique is commonly used in cultures of the Central and South American countries as well as Native Americans of the Navajo and Pueblo tribes. We will look at examples to learn the many variations which are possible using the horizontal bar pickup technique, explore simple pickup patterns as well as pick and drop patterns using one or both colors. Learn to read and create charts for the designs. Students will set up their looms and weave a sampler of patterns. As time allows, and depending on student aptitude and interest , we can also learn how to weave letters using the same warp.
Yarn, printed handouts, patterns, charting paper, and rubber mats will be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop.
Workshop fee is $100
An inkle loom is necessary for class and will not be provided. Inkle looms are available for purchase for $65. Please indicate after your name that you will need to buy one at the beginning of class.
Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving - Sierra Vista
Beginner Inkle Loom Weaving - Sierra Vista
Instructor -Annie MacHale
For Beginners
1) Color & Design (2 hours) Set up & Weave (4-5 hours)
This class is designed for beginning weavers with no experience on inkle looms.
Description: We will look at hundreds of examples and discuss what makes a good design, discuss color
theory, look at yarn choices, experiment with color selection tools, make an off-loom preview, chart
patterns on paper or with an online tool. Students will then use the patterns that they create to set up
the looms. We will discuss tips and tricks for ease of warping, how to produce even bands with straight selvedges, how to finish a band and a bit of problem-solving.
Yarn, printed handouts, patterns, charting paper, and rubber mats will be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop.
Workshop fee is $90
An inkle loom is necessary for class and will not be provided. Inkle looms can be purchased from Double G Alpacas for $65
Tapestry Techniques for Wearable Textiles
Instructor: Judith Shangold
Two Day class
Learn to “paint” with yarn using tapestry techniques. We usually think of tapestries as densely woven, weft faced weaves used for wall hangings and rugs. However the same technique can be used with finer yarns and balanced weaves to create textiles suitable for clothing and accessories.
Cotton is Easy to Spin - Hybrid
Cotton is Easy to Spin - Hybrid (In - person and Online)
Learn how to adjust your wheel for short staple fibers and how the long draw works best for spinning cotton. Students will spin cotton from the seed, card ginned cotton into punis to spin and then spin natural-colored cotton sliver. We will also cover plying, blending color and other fibers into your cotton to produce wildly unique yarns as well as tips for care and use of your handspun cotton yarns.
Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Instructor - Julie Drogsvold
In this workshop participants will be invited to go down the proverbial rabbit hole and learn about angora fiber and the rabbits that grow it. Students will be able to meet living representatives and learn about their care. They will also be able to evaluate examples of angora fiber and determine the best use for each grade of wool. Students will be able to observe or participate in a guided spinning exercise; spinning from the cloud and a selection of carded and combed wool.
Both Workshop and Materials Kit need to be purchased for class.
Perfect Plying
Instructor - Lynn Ruggles
Lynn Ruggles is a spinner, weaver and dyer. She first learned to weave, then added spinning when she was gifted with a fleece from a friend’s sheep. This led to even more fiber adventures including her own flock of Shetland sheep, teaching at various conferences, and collecting native plants (weeds) for dyeing. She received her Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Handspinning from the Handweavers’ Guild of America for both Level 1 and Level 2.
Perfect Plying….Plying is the art of twisting fibers together to create a smooth, even yarn. We will first cover the basics of how to spin an even yarn and how much ply you need for various sizes of yarn. But what if you want to be a little more daring? Perhaps your inner spinner is looking for something a little more challenging, an uneven twist with two different fibers, a lumpy novelty yarn, or a multi-plied work of art? In this class you will first learn the basics of plying 2 single yarns together then expand your repertoire with 3- plies, novelty yarns and mixing fibers.
Class Fee - $90
Material fee: $10