SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

TWIST CONTROL - SPIN THIN

Are you having trouble varying the thickness of your yarns? Do you want to break out of your default spin? Then learn to take control of your twist! Twist is the biggest factor in controlling the thickness of your singles and plied yarns, so it’s important to get comfortable with varying it in order to not spin the same thing all the time. In this ½ day class we will look at the factors involved in spinning our yarns THINNER, using three elements of spinning we can control: ratio, draft style, and treadling.

Prerequisite: Spin a singles yarn

Student Supplies: Spinning wheel in good working condition, Spinning wheel maintenance kit, Niddy Noddy

Instructor: Kara Perpelitz

Sat June 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$99 + $35 Materials + GST

TWIST CONTROL - SPIN THICK

Are you having trouble varying the thickness of your yarns? Do you want to break out of your default spin? Then learn to take control of your twist! Twist is the biggest factor in controlling the thickness of your singles and plied yarns, so it’s important to get comfortable with varying it in order to not spin the same thing all the time. In this class we will look at the factors involved in spinning our yarns THICKER, using three elements of spinning we can control: ratio, draft style, and treadling.

Prerequisite: Spin a singles yarn

Student Supplies: Spinning wheel in good working condition, Spinning wheel maintenance kit, Niddy Noddy

Instructor: Kara Perpelitz

Sat June 17 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

$99 + $35 Materials + GST

Masterful Plying

Plying can be a source of frustration long after people have mastered spinning. Understanding the factors involved in good plying can help you figure out how to achieve tension and consistency and make you happier with your final product. This class covers how to control different aspects of plying, plying techniques, and troubleshooting issues you may be having.

Prerequisite: Beginner spinning - can consistently spin a singles

Student Supplies: Spinning wheel in good working condition, Minimum one empty bobbin, Two to three bobbins with spun singles on them (wool preferred but spinner’s choice), Lazy Kate, Diz (optional), Spindles can also be used

Instructor: Vanessa Bjerreskov

Sat June 17 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

$99 + $0 Materials + GST

Explore The World Of Luxurious Fibres

Come and have fun spending time working with fine fibres. In this class we will work with wonderful soft and luxurious fibres by taking a look at Cashmere, Camel, Qiviut, and Buffalo. Learn about what to look for when acquiring these fibres and the process to get these fibres ready to spin. Have fun exploring different ways to spin and blend the fibres to make a yarn just for you!

Prerequisite: Must be able to spin a consistent fine yarn.

Student Supplies: Spinning wheel in good working condition, Fine hand cards and combs (some will be available in class), Pencil and paper

Instructor: Jayne Deardorff

Sat June 17 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

$99 + $35 Materials + GST

Fixing Common Knitting Mistakes

All knitters make mistakes, but not everyone can fix them. In this workshop, learn how to identify and fix common knitting mistakes, including when to fix just a single dropped stitch and when to knit back an entire section of work.

Prerequisite: Able to knit and purl

Student Supplies: 2 needles, 5 mm or larger (singular or circular - your choice), 10 grams of scrap yarn (worsted or bulky weight), 2 grams of waste yarn (any weight), 2 locking stitch markers, Darning needle, Scissors

Instructor: Peggy Jubien

Sat June 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$99 + $0 Materials + GST