Instructor: Jill Holbrook
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26, 2012
Location: UofA Ag Module, near Campbell and Roger
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Members: $90; Nonmembers: $120
Materials Fee: $20 Includes all fibers to be used in the workshop
Level: Novice to any spinner needing a refresher course
Maximum number of students: 10
Hands to spindles to wheels, from the first thread to plied yarns, this class will take you through the basics of spinning. Once you have yarn we will continue to learn about spinning wheels, spindles, fibers, plying, finishing and using your handspun yarn.
Equipment you will need for this workshop: Spinning wheel with extra bobbins, spindle, niddy noddy, lazy kate and any additional accessories you wish to bring. The equipment can be purchased or rented locally and some may be available for loan. If you need help in obtaining any of these items, contact workshops@thsg.org in advance of the workshop.
To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark.
For questions contact workshops@thsg.org
Registration opens to Members: January 3, 2012
Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 26, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2012