On
Day One, Donna Kay will be guiding you as you spin several small skeins of natural color wools and blends with the purpose of creating interesting yarns to dye. The fibers we will work with include bfl/kid mohair, polwarth/silk, silk, alpaca, angora and merino/flax/silk. Some time will be spent spinning and plying different fibers together for different effects as well as spinning a low twist singles. At the end of the day the skeins will then be tied and labeled for dyeing.
Minimum age of Student: 18
Level of experience : open to all who can spin a yarn and beginning to advanced dyers, but some dyeing experience is helpful
Donna can be reached by emailing
treeoflife@metrocast.net and Jane is available for questions at jane@brigidsfarm.comNOTE:
Day One will be held in Bld D and Day Two will be held in Bld D Tents.
Day One Spinning:
Materials Provided by Instructor: Approximately 1 ½ ounce each of bfl/kid mohair, polwarth/silk, silk, alpaca, angora and merino/flax/silk; handouts, washable skein labels.
Materials Provided by Student: Spinning wheel in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate and niddy noddy. To label skeins for dyeing please bring a permanent fine or medium tip marker (like a Sharpie) and a pen or pencil for notes. Suitable for e-spinners and spindles (please bring spindles in couple of different weights).
Homework: None
