Spin In 2008 Workshops

There are still openings in all the classes, but they are filling fast.  Please give a second and third choice for each class when you register.  Send in your registration and payment ASAP to insure your spot.  We will also be accepting students at the door for those classes that do not fill before the event.

All Spin-In Specialty Workshops are $40 per 1/2 Day Session - $80 per All Day Session. Please use the printable Registration Form* to register for classes. All material fees will be collected by each teacher at class time.
Questions regarding any aspect of Spin-In can be directed to:
Luci Claussen - 920.927.3481 or luci@sheepingbeautyfibrearts.com 

Click on class names for full descriptions.
Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

*If you are not able to view the form, download a free pdf viewer at Adobe Acrobat.

Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 1	Felted Merino/Silk Scarf  - with Kathi Wiedenhoeft
Room 2	Tatting 101 - with Hazel Carter
Room 3	Egg Basket Weaving -  with Connie Freeman	.
Room 4	Spinning Fine Lace Weight Yarn -  with Pat Hilts	.
Room 5	Weave the "Sheepy Rug" - with Jo Ann Habeck
Room 6	Creative Play At The Wheel - with Vanessa Kessler	.
Room 7	Beginning Crochet - with Janet King CANCELLED	.
Room 8	Alpaca, Llama, Mohair and More! - with Stefania Isaacson	.

Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

Sunday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 1	Rock 'em Sock 'em Dye Class - with Tracey Schuh
Room 2	Designing Knitted Shetland Lace - with Hazel Carter	.
Room 3	Aran Knitting Made Easy - with Stefania Isaacson	.
Room 4	Where Do I Go From Here? - with Sara Von Tresckow	.
Room 5	Magical Continuous Strand Weaving (on triangle, square and rectangle) - with Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser	.
Room 6	Drum Carding - with Carol Ellen Wagner	.
Room 7	Camelid Fiber from a Handspinner's Perspective - with Vanessa Kessler and Kathy Krause ALL DAY CLASS	.
Room 8	Spiral Flat Braided Rug - with Cher Alexander

Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 1	Pocket/Purse/Camera Case - with Kathi Wiedenhoeft CANCELLED
Room 2	Block Weaves and the Block Pattern Concept - with Pat Hilts CANCELLED	.
Room 3	Beaded Scarf - with Tracey Schuh
Room 4	Improving Drafting Skills - with Sara Von Tresckow	.
Room 5	Spinning The Icelandic Sheep - with Luci Smith-Claussen	.
Room 6	Intarsia Knitting - with Elaine Hendrickson	.
Room 7	Continued: Camelid Fiber from a Handspinner's Perspective - with Vanessa Kessler and Kathy Krause ALL DAY CLASS	.
Room 8	Locker Hooking with Cher Alexander

Click here for the printable Registration Form.*

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Class Descriptions

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Tatting - Tatting 101 - Hazel Carter
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 2
Shuttle tatting only.  This is a basics class for the novice.  Discover the beauty of Victorian shuttle tatting with the expert.  Modern developments such as split ring and self-closing mock ring and modern applications such as colour-work, Easter and Christmas decorations, jewelry and pictorials may also be discussed and attempted.  Let's get the basics down first!

Experience level:
Materials fee: $4.00 for booklet 
Supplies to bring: Bring two tatting shuttles (any kind - Hazel prefers plastic with hook), two crochet hooks (#6 and #8), crochet thread #10-25 or perle cotton #8-12 size.
Student limit:

Knitting - Shetland Lace Knitting Techniques - Hazel Carter
Saturday,  8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 2
Participants make a sampler using traditional method of construction (edging, border and centre pieces, with pattern motifs appropriate for each section).  Most students don't finish within the three hours - though it can be done!  Charts are used, but written instructions are included.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $2.00 handout
Supplies to bring: #2 knitting needles, #12-metric 2.75 knitting needles, double point knitting needles (bamboo) for lace weight, lace weight yarns, or will have some available for purchase. 
Student limit:

Knitting - Charting Knitted Lace Patterns - Hazel Carter
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 2
Students chart on graph paper from written instructions and pictures.  The final exercise is a photo without written instructions.  Students may also bring a piece with them to chart from. 

Experience level:
Materials fee: $2.00 handout
Supplies to bring: Pencil, eraser, (optional) students may also bring a piece with them to chart from. 
Student limit:


Knitting - Designing Knitted Shetland Lace - Hazel Carter
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 2
Students are taken through the stages of charting a stole - involves piecing together charts - 'like being back in grade school' was one comment - plus notes on designing a baby robe and a complete shawl.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $3.00 handout/graph paper
Supplies to bring: Pencil, eraser, glue and scotch tape.
Student limit:


Spinning - Creative Play At The Wheel - Vanessa Kessler
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 6
This class is designed to make you think outside of the box while creating unique yarns.  In this class we explore some ways to create textures, spinning thick/thin in both finer weight yarns and those chunky fun yarns. We will do spiral plying to further enhance and accent our yarns, also plying with other fibers and yarns. While we are busy creating we'll be working on combining multiple colored rovings into beautiful yarns.  If you find yourself in need of a push to explore and play, this class opens you up to "almost anything goes" once you learn to let yourself creatively play.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $20 - includes a variety of rovings
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:12 students

Dyeing - Handpainted Yarns and Rovings - Vanessa Kessler
Saturday,  
Room 6
Dyeing can be fun and done with limited fuss and mess.  Learn how to use dyes for protein fibers while you learn several techniques of application. Heat setting will be done using microwave ovens but discussion will cover how to even set the dyes using the sun. This is a class where we explore color and let our creativity come alive.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $20 - kit includes gloves, dyes used in class, variety of yarns and rovings and handout
Supplies to bring: protective clothing
Student limit:12

Spinning - Camelid Fiber from a Handspinner's Perspective -  Vanessa Kessler and Kathy Krause
Sunday, ALL DAY CLASS - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 7
In this class we will take a closer look at a wide variety of fiber structures that the camelid world has to offer us. We will examine vicuna, guanaco, alpaca and llama fibers. We start at the beginning with discussion about how to harvest the fiber. Then we will do hands on skirting and learn how to best prep the fiber for carding or sending to your favorite mill. Many questions will be answered including appropriate blending to achieve particular yarns. Discussion will include spinning for the most pleasing yarns and appropriate use. In depth we will examine the wide varieties of llama fiber structure and it's proper preparation to achieve optimal results. This class is a must for those who love luxury camelid fibers. A real hands on class.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $20 - each student will go home with a reference guide with fiber samples and yarns.
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:


Spinning - Spinning Fine and Lace Weight Yarns - Pat Hilts
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 4
If you want to spin fine yarns for a Shetland shawl, this is the class for you.  Wheel adjustment, suitable fiber and drafting technique will be discussed. 

Experience level: Intermediate
Materials fee: $3.00
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:


CANCELLED
Weaving - Block Weaves and the Block Pattern Concept - Pat Hilts
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 2
Unravel the mysteries of Bronson, summer and winter, and other block weaves. This class will give the historical background and clear definition of what a block is and how blocks relate to common weave structures.

Experience level: Participants should know how to do a draw-down.
Materials fee: $3:00
Supplies to bring: Please bring pencils and graph paper. 
Student limit:
 

Weaving - Where do I go from here??  Intermediate/Independent Weaving - Sara von Tresckow
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 4
This is a presentation and discussion of materials and techniques to help those who have begun to weave but are unsure how to proceed with independent projects. We will explore the properties of the most common fibers used in handweaving, types and properties of yarn, yarn numbering and how it relates to choosing the sett for a new project, review of basic drafting, demonstration of tools for warping and weaving.

Experience level: Advanced beginner, intermediate
Materials fee:
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:


Weaving - Improving Drafting Skills - Sara von Tresckow
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 4
Independent project planning is perhaps the biggest challenge for relatively new weavers. This workshop explores the relationship between all those little squares and the threaqds on the loom. Emphasis is on understanding the draft itself, not a particular pattern. Learn how to put your own design ideas into attractive woven projects. Class work will be done on graph paper-with a brief introduction to weaving software. 

Experience level: Advanced beginner, intermediate
Materials fee:
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:


Weaving - Magical Continuous Strand Weaving Method on Triangles, Squares and Rectangles - Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
OR 
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 5
Have never woven before? This is the very easiest way to get started.
Have woven before, but don't like the tedious warping and threading of the loom and don't like to waste your precious handspun? Our frame looms are Smart Looms, the only looms which dress themselves AS you are weaving. Could anything be simpler? And, there is no loom waste! Use this technique to make everything from shawls to jackets, scarves, blankets, table runners, floor mats, pillow covers, kitchen and dining textiles, window dressings and much, much more.
The class will introduce the student to this magical weaving technique using small looms in all three shapes. Small pieces made in class may be pieced together for glasses case, pouches and more. Larger looms in each shape are available at Hillcreek Fiber Studio booth.

Experience level:
Supplies to bring:
Materials Fee: $20 includes loom rent, enough yarn for all three shapes, and written handouts.  Looms will be available for purchase after class.
Student limit: 12


Spinning - Alpaca, Llama, Mohair and More! - Stefania Isaacson
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 8
Learn the ins and outs of the hair fibers!  In this class, students will learn to blend a variety of 'hair' fibers with wool and to spin them by themselves. There will be extensive discussions on the characteristics of these fibers, how best to spin them, and the most appropriate uses for them in making an article of clothing. We will use alpaca, llama, mohair, angora rabbit, dog, and cat as well as downy fibers like cashmere, yak, or quiviet. Students will take home information handouts on the fibers and many samples that they have spun during the class.

Experience level: Intermediate
Materials fee: $20
Supplies to bring: spinning wheel, hand carders, extra bobbins, lazy kate, ball winder, niddy noddy, hang tags, notebook and pen.
Student limit: 15 students


Dyeing - Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm - Stefania Isaacson
Saturday, ALL DAY CLASS - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 3
This natural dye class will explore plant materials from garden to field, how to extract the dye, and how to create our own dye pot. We will use the flowers of Queen Anne's Lace, Goldenrod, Weld, and Marigolds to get yellows, and then we will overdye in indigo and cochineal to get a variety of greens and oranges. Students will become immersed in color theory as well as the dye process. They will take home many samples, instruction, and knowledge of how to dye from nature on their own. As always, enthusiasm for beautiful color and for the fun 
process will abound!

Experience level: No dyeing experience necessary.
Materials fee: $30
Supplies to bring: Rubber gloves, apron, old towels, small plastic 
bags, calculator, notebook and pen.
Student limit: 15 students

Knitting - Aran Knitting Made Easy - Stefania Isaacson
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 3
Have you wondered how to keep all those Aran Knit patterns straight without losing it? This class will cover all the basic patterns that Irish knitters used to make those wonderful sweaters for their loved ones. It will let you know the meanings and feelings behind the patterns so that you will be able to design and create the personalized and special sweater for someone special. You will learn to 'read' the sweater as you are working, so that you won't have to rely on a chart or pattern. This way, you can just enjoy the knitting and the satisfaction in the act of creating.In the class, we will work on samples of all the patterns, and then put them together in a sampler. You will go home with instructions for each of the patterns and samples of each. Also, you will begin a sampler which can easily be turned into a pillow top or wall hanging.

Experience level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Size 7 or 8 knitting needles (can be straight or circular)
Materials fee: $15
Student limit: 20 students

Weaving - Weave the "Sheepy Rug" - Jo Ann Habeck
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 5
This is an advanced-beginners weaving class using a rigid heddle loom or large tapestry loom. These rugs are made of natural fleec from the sheep. We will be using individual locks of fleece that are hand-knotted into the background of plain weaving. They are very quick to weave and are a perfect way for a sheep (alpaca, llama, etc.) breeder to show off the fleece from their flock. 

Experience level:
Materials fee: Covers 1/2 lb. of locks which will be provided for the class, more will be available for sale.
Supplies to bring: Bring your own rigid heddle loom warped for a 20" x 20" and one skein of wool yarn (any color)
Student limit:

CANCELLED
Crochet - Beginning Crochet - Janet King
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 7
Crochet may be something you remember your grandmother doing with a tiny hook and very fine thread, but now it is back in style, "bigger" and better than ever. We see it as an edging on a knit project, embellishment on clothing and accessories, and, of course, the traditional projects like scarves, hats, afghans and shawls.  In this class we will cover the basics for a beginner - choosing the right crochet hook for you and holding the yarn to get the right tension, then move on to the basic stitches - chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet, plus more, if time permits.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $2.00 (cash)
Supplies to bring: One skein of worsted weight yarn, any fiber content except cotton; a pair of scissors; a size G, H, I or J aluminum crochet hook (you need to bring only one - not one of each size); and a pen or pencil.
Student limit: 10


CANCELLED
Crochet - Crocheted Flowers and Embellishments - Janet King
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 7
Thanks to Nicky Epstein embellishment has really taken the spotlight.  It can turn plain into fancy and boring into WOW!  This class will primarily cover flowers - up to six, if time permits, plus leaves and stems.  We will try out several different construction techniques so that you can take that knowledge home and expand on it. 

Experience level: In order to benefit from this class you will need to be able to read a pattern and know how to crochet (chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet, etc.) as there will be no time to teach these basics
Materials Fee; $2.00 (cash)
Spplies to bring: A

CANCELLED
Knitting - Knitted Flowers For Embellishment - Janet King
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 7
Nicky Epstein introduced knitters to the art of embellishment with her books “Knitting On the Edge”, “Knitting Over the Edge” and “Knitting Beyond the Edge”, “Fabulous Felted Bags”, “Knitted Flowers”, and “Crocheted Flowers” to name a few.  We will try our hand at several techniques for creating both felted and non-felted versions. This class is meant to introduce you to the basic construction techniques so that you can experiment and expand later on your own. 

Experience level: Participants need to know how to knit (cast on, cast off, knit, purl, increase and decrease) and read a pattern in order to benefit from this class.
Materials fee: $2.00 (cash)
Supplies to bring: Several sizes of favorite knitting needles (e.g. sizes 7, 8, and 9); at least 1 oz. each of four or five “flower” colors and at least one “leaf” color in smooth worsted weight yarn; a very sharp, pointed, small scissors (small is easier to work with); a tapestry needle; sharp hand sewing needle; and 4 or 5 (or more) pretty ½” (or so) buttons for flower centers.
Homework: Please note - if homework is not completed before class you will not be able to benefit from that portion of the class.  Using size 10½ needles and a “flower” colored smooth worsted weight 100% feltable wool yarn cast on 40 stitches. Knit in stockinette (knit one row, purl the next) for 40 rows. Cast off. Repeat with a “leaf” color but only knit 20 rows before casting off. Feel free to use variegated or hand dyed yarns as they create wonderful effects. Machine felt until tightly felted, so that when cut the fabric will not ravel.
Student limit: 15

Felting - Felted Merino/Silk Scarf - Kathi Wiedenhoef
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 1
Learn to felt a lightweight, beautiful, scarf with a ruffled edge 
(if desired). Very elegant!

Experience level:
Materials fee: $25
Supplies to bring: Towels, yarns for embellishments.
Student limit: 12

Felting - Hat, Purse Or Vessel On A Ball - Kathi Wiedenhoef
Saturday, ALL DAY CLASS - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 1
In one day you will have an elegant purse (complete with handles and pockets), a warm hat, or beautiful bowl to fill in any way you'd like!

Experience level:
Materials fee: $45
Supplies to bring: Towels, 1/2 or gallon size ice cream-type bucket.
Student limit: 12

CANCELLED
Felting - Pocket/Purse/Camera Case - Kathi Wiedenhoef
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 1
Learn to wet felt using a resist to create a hollow form which can be used as a small purse, pocket,or camera case.

Experience level: Intermediate (kids 8 and older to adults)
Materials fee: $15
Supplies to bring: Towels, clean baking sheet to work on, 
embellishments such as yarns and locks.
Student limit: 12

Lacemaking - Beginning Bobbin Lace Weaving, Part 1 - Naomi Holthaus
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 8
Bobbin lace is a form of weaving that dates back to the 16th century. Today, it is sometimes called free weaving because the weavers (weft) can become passive (or warped threads).  I have been making lace since 1987 and have taught lace since 1991.
You will learn the two ways of moving the threads as well as the three basic stitches and will be making a sampler.  You can choose to take this half day class, or make it it an all-day class by also signing up for Part 2 (see below).

Experience level: No previous experience necessary.
Materials fee:
Supplies to bring: Paper and pencil for notes.
Student limit:


Lacemaking - Beginning Bobbin Lace Weaving, Part 2 - Naomi Holthaus
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 8
To take this class, you must have taken Beginning Bobbin Lace Weaving, Part 1 in the morning.  Once you understand the basics, you will be working on a small Christmas star/snowflake ornament.

Experience level:  Must have taken Beginning Bobbin Lace Weaving, Part 1 in the morning.
Materials fee:
Supplies to bring: Paper and pencil for notes.
Student limit:

Braiding - Kumihimo On A Card - Markena Lanska
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 4
Kumihimo is a ropelike braided cord traditionally made in Japan.  The cords can be made in many sizes and patterns.  Both beautiful and very study, these decorative cords once were used to signify rank in Japanese society, to secure swords to the body and for lacing metal plates of armor together.  The Japanese also used these braids as ornamental hems or trim, strings for bags and ritual banners, to hang mirrors and penknives on, and for animal leads.  Today, kumihimo is used as an embellishment or trimming technique, as well as for jewelry making.  With this easy technique you can create custom trim for your hand-knits or wovens.  Students will be provided with their own small looms to take home, as well as with additional traditional patterns adapted for their looms.  We will complete a keychain or scissors-keep in class.
Demonstration of the traditional marudai loom used in kumihimo, as well as an opportunity to try one, will also be available.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $12
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:

Spinning - Spinning Wool On The Drop Spindle - Markena Lanska
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 6
No supplies or experience needed!  Make your spinning as portable as your knitting, or learn to spin your own lovely yarns without the huge investment of a spinning wheel.
Each student will be provided with their own drop spindle, ¼ lb of wool rovings, written instructions to take home, and personal instruction to master the ancient art of spinning with a drop spindle.

Experience level: No previous experience needed.
Materials fee: $15 for kit
Supplies to bring: None
Student limit:

Dyeing - Rock'em Sock'em Dye Class - Tracey Schuh
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 1
This class will rock your sock right ON to your feet!!!  We will learn a new technique of dyeing and then you will want to do more and more.  Be ready for Fun, Fabulous Colors, and lots of Good ol Rock and Roll.  The class will all dye one skein each of the colorways, then, if time permits, I will have extra skeins on hand for a low fee of $10 to do a second on, or you can take it home and dye it.  Many students have taken my dye classes and each year I come up with a new and fun way to dye sock yarns.  This is the Bomb.  Groovy socks are the rage right now, so get a jump on the rest of the knitting community and make a few of your own!  Please wear appropriate dye clothing and have a pair of yellow platex type living gloves that fit you.  I will provide the rest.  We will, we will ROCK You!!!!!

Knitting - Beaded Scarf - Tracey Schuh
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 3
We will learn to knit a beautiful scarf and add the beads right into the knitting. This knits up fast and easy. 
You will be on your way to creating a unique one-of-a-kind scarf that everyone will admire and want!!

Experience level: Must know the basics of casting on, knit, purl and bind off. 
Materials fee: $20 and includes a skein of handdyed yarn, a pair of circular knitting needles, and a bag of pre-strung beads.
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:

Spinning - Spinning The Icelandic Sheep - Luci Smith-Claussen
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 5
With over 25 years of spinning experience and teaching, Luci's favorite fibers have always been the softer wools for handspun garments.  After buying Icelandic sheep from northern Minnesota last year, she has changed direction.  She has found softness in long fibers with wool of multi-textures and natural colors.  The spinner and weaver can both enjoy this wonderful, versatile fiber.  You will learn to spin this double coat in both woolen and worsted.  Divided or together for weaving or knitting.  This is what Lopi yarns are made from!  Students will learn many techniques to achieve their favorite goal.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $10 for 1/2 lb. of Icelandic wool plus handouts
Supplies to bring: Handcarders, flicker or combs, well oiled and maintained wheel, 4 bobbins and lazy kate, and niddy noddy.
Student limit:

Braiding - Spiral Flat Braided Rug - Cher Alexander
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 8
Make a family heirloom without a lot of equipment.  Learn the tricks im making a beautiful braided rug with no sewing.  You won't be finished in class, but what you have done is complete. NO finishing!  Aren't you intrigued?  Come and experience this fun and easy method.

Experience level: Beginner
Materials fee: $10.00
Supplies to bring: Scissors
Student limit:

Locker Hooking - Locker Hooking - Cher Alexander
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 8
Learn the technique of locking into place different fibers, rovings, rags, yarns or even baler twine.  Create that one-of-a-kind project and finish it in class.  Choose to make a mug rug or a placemat, depending on you own ambition.  Experience the joy of turning something ordinary into something special.

Experience level: Beginner
Materials fee: $18.00
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:

Weaving - Egg Basket Weaving - Connie Freeman
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room 3
What a great way to display that first handspun yarn, favorite fleece, etc.  Weave an Egg Basket!  This is a beginners/advanced-beginners class making a ribbed woven basket.  It's another wonderful fiber art experience and will open the door to many more days of basket weaving!

Experience level: Beginners/Advanced-beginners
Supplies: plastic tub, towel, scissors
Materials fee: $10.00 includes all weaving supplies and handout.
Class limit: 10

Spinning - Drum Carding - Carol Wagner
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 6
Do you have a drum carder and don’t know how to use it? Do you want to get a drum carder but don’t know if it is something you really want to get into? This is your chance to learn the basic techniques so you can successfully card your fibers. We will learn to card and blend fibers. Wool from a variety of sheep will be used as well as some exotic fibers. Come and begin to create.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $15 - for fibers used.
Supplies to bring: Drum carder.  A limited number are available to rent.  To reserve one, please call Carol at 920.758.2803
Student limit:

CANCELLED
Dyeing - Dyeing Silk Caps - Carol Wagner
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 4
Learn a technique to dye silk caps using a microwave. It is quick and easy. The class will begin with the actual dying of two silk caps. Then the students will learn to spin a pre-dyed cap.

Experience level:
Materials fee: $20 - for dyes used and 3 silk caps.
Supplies to bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, rubber gloves, an empty toilet paper roll, a quart sized ziplock bag, and an apron.
Student limit:

Spinning - The Care and Feeding of Spinning Wheels - Karen Pauli
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Room 5
Girls weren't encouraged to take machine shop in the 50's and 60's, otherwise I might have been a tool and die maker like my father and great-grandfather. But I did inheret the family's mechanical ability. My dad had no sons to share his basement workshop with, so I picked up a fair amount of woodworking know-how. I also have a mother who sewed, so I picked up that craft as well, starting with doll clothes as soon as I was old enough to know which end of a sewing needle to use and continuing through a degree in theatre costume construction. I also explored other fiber crafts, including spinning. Once I understood how spinning wheels worked, it was only a short step in repairing and restoring wheels. When my guild needed a last-minute workshop for the 1976 Midwest Weavers conference, they called and asked if I could do a program on the care and feeding of spinning wheels. As I gave this workshop at the conference and over the next several years, the questions I got showed me that there was more of a need for information than I realized. Thus I decided to put my lecture into book form. That was in 1980, and 'The Care And Feeding of Spinning Wheels' (Interweave Press) is still in print.

Experience level:
Materials fee: 
Supplies to bring:
Student limit:

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