Thursday August 11 9:00am -4:00pm
Project Power – How to take control of your spinning for the best project outcomes
Now that you know how to spin a continuous yarn you might have questions like
- How can I spin more consistently
- How can I control the thickness of my yarn?
- How can I control how dense my yarn is?
This workshop will answer those questions by teaching you techniques for:
- Controlling twist
- Controlling yarn diameter
- Controlling yarn loft/density/grist
After taking this workshop you will leave feeling empowered knowing how to spin for a project and being able to control your how handspun yarns look and behave.
Friday August 12th 9:00am -4:00 pm & Saturday August 13th 9:00am - 12pm
Spinning 101
Are you interested in learning how to create your own yarn using a spinning wheel?
These are the experiences this workshop will provide:
- Learn about basic wheel mechanics and how to set it up for successful spinning
- Learn about different ways to draft and spin fiber
- Sample different types of fiber preparations to see which ones you like best
- Tips and tricks will be covered to help you gain confidence quickly
* Time permitting plying will also be covered
Saturday August 13th 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Creating a digital dye notebook
Are you a dyer that would like to be more organized with your record keeping? Or perhaps you're someone that has a great eye for color but sometimes the math involved in dyeing can be a bit confusing. This workshop will walk you through setting up a digital dye notebook using Google Sheets so that you can have a place to keep your records for individual projects, have color formulas automatically calculated for any weight of yarn/fiber to be dyed, and easily reproduce dye recipes from previous dyeing sessions for consistency. This workshop blends the artistry of color application with using technology to help you dye smarter, faster and more consistently.
