Workshops: Spinning

31. Spinning for Beginners

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Sunshine Coast Spinners & Weavers Guild

• 1 Day: Tue. Aug 19, 2008
• Maximum enrollment 10
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Register EARLY for this popular class, as it fills up quickly every year. Learn how to use a hand (drop) spindle to spin raw fibre into beautiful, unique yarn, suitable for knitting, weaving, etc. Then try your hand on one of several spinning wheels. All materials provided by the Guild, including a hand spindle to take home.

Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $0

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32. Treasure Trove—Designing Yarns from Your Stash

Kim McKenna (Langley, BC)

• 2 Days: Wed. & Thu. Aug 20 & 21, 2008
• Maximum enrollment 12
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Put to good use the various fibres that have been accumulating in your stash. Most spinners have a stash of fibres that have been collected over the years and have been saved for that special project that has yet to materialize. Through the course of this two day workshop we will hone our fibre preparation and blending skills as well as prepare a variety of samples from our respective stashes… bringing us one step closer to creating beautiful and inspiring yarns.

Regular Fee: $157.50 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $140 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $20
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33. Colour With A Twist

Michelle Boyd (Fort McMurray, AB)

• 2 Days: Fri. & Sat. Aug 22 & 23, 2008
• Maximum enrollment 16
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Apply colour theory techniques to yarn design. Add colour to your spinning using these simple tricks to ensure perfect results every time. Through a series of exercises and samples, hand spinners will learn the secrets of combining colours to make spectacular ombre, variegated, and confetti yarns.

Regular Fee: $157.50 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $140 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $20
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Master Spinner Certificate Program—Olds College

The Master Spinner Program consists of six progressive levels of classroom and independent study involving skill development, research studies and project assignments in the area of hand spinning of all major types of fibres, yarns and the end use of the spun yarns.

At all levels, students are evaluated on the basis of written assignments, practical projects, oral presentations and skill development. For each level, there is an evaluation fee.

Those individuals who successfully complete the assignments in all six levels will receive a Master Spinner Certificate from Olds College.

For more detailed information about this program contact the coordinator at opahl@oldscollege.ca.
Note: All registrations are processed through Olds College (call 1-800-661-6537, extension 4677).
A supplies list will be sent to registrants.

Level 1

Instructor: Ruth Blazenko

• 5 days: Tue. to Sat. Aug 19 to 23, 2008
• Maximum enrollment 10
• Materials List

This course provides the student with an introduction to the basic principles of spinning wool, the nature and characteristics of wool, its selection and processing, and natural dyeing of wool.
Students will:

• Identify the quality and characteristics of a fleece.
• Identify the various breeds of sheep.
• Identify and explain the various pieces of equipment used in fibre preparation and spinning.
• Demonstrate introductory spinning techniques for wool and wool/silk blended fibres.
• Demonstrate introductory fibre preparation techniques.
• Demonstrate dyeing techniques using natural dyes.

Course Fee: $350 • Materials Fee: $35 (Payable to instructor)

Level 2

Instructor: Leslie Green

• 5 days: Tue. to Sat. Aug 19 to 23, 2008
• Maximum enrollment 10
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This course is a further development of the skills and knowledge acquired in Level I Spinning.
Students will:

• Identify a sound, good quality fleece for a specific end use.
• Identify and operate at least three different spinning wheels and hand spindles.
• Explain the difference between different grades of wool.
• Demonstrate:
  • plying yarn
  • spinning "S" and "Z" yarns
  • spinning varied thickness of yarns
• spinning exotic fibres:
  • spinning with Tops
  • blending fibre for different purposes
• Demonstrate ability to silk, llama, alpaca, mohair, camel, and camel down.

Course Fee: $350 • Materials Fee: $35 (Payable to instructor)

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