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The Angora Rabbit |
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Nancy
Barnett
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This is a hands-on
workshop using a live rabbit. This class will interest
first time Angora Rabbit owners and breeders. The
workshop will provide instruction on how to handle and groom an
Angora Rabbit properly. Further instruction will guide
the student on how to care for, harvest and spin Angora Rabbit
fiber. Emphasis is placed on the care of the rabbit.
Prerequisite: Basic Spinning Skills
Bring With You: A
spinning wheel or spindle, Hand Cards (or wire dog brish), Ball
Winder or Niddy Noddy, a small lap towel to catch the fibers,
For blending bring a bobbin with one ply yarn already spun
The demonstration bunny will be given to a lucky interested
student. |
The Angora Rabbit
$40
Saturday, October 2
10 AM - 1 PM
Max Class Size: 10
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Learn To Hackle |
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Diana Armes Wallace
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Would you like to blend fiber or color but don't have a drum
carder? Come learn what you can do on the hackle. Bring all
those fiber pieces and Diana will show you how to use the hackle
to gain the effect that you want.
Prerequisite: None
Bring With You: Raw or Processed Fiber |
Learn To Hackle
$25
Saturday, October 2
4 PM - 5 PM
Max Class Size: 10
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Understanding The Icelandic Fleece:
Spinning In The Grease |
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Diana Armes Wallace
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You will learn to separate the fleece for
two different fibers and how to spin them. Understanding this
gorgeous fleece is key to knowing how to spin un-processed
fleece. Each student will have spun TOG (outer coat) and THEL
(undercoat) of the fleece and then TOG & THEL together. A new
language and new fleece to enjoy!
Prerequisite:
Experienced Spinners
Bring With You: Spinning Wheel,
Spindles and Long-Toothed Viking combs if you have them.
Icelandic fleece will be provided for the students’ class-time spinning. |
Understanding The Icelandic Fleece
Spinning In The Grease
$45
Sunday, October 3
10 AM - 2 PM
Max Class Size: 10
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Spin The Colors Of
The Shetland |
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Nancy
Barnett
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Shetland sheep come in many colors from
light and dark grey, Emsket, Shaela, musket, fawn, mioget,
moorit, and black and white.
You will be able to spin these colors and more from these
delightful little sheep.
Prepared roving of all colors will be provided.
Prerequisite: Basic Spinning Skills -
Beginners Welcome!
Bring With You: Your spinning wheel or drop spindle, extra bobbins for
plying, and niddy noddy or ball winder.
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Spin The Colors Of The
Shetland
$40
Sunday October 3
2 PM - 4 PM
Max Class Size: 10
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