Making is best fostered through interpersonal connections, developing relationships of curiosity and exploration, building on the skills of those around us. Let’s create some beauty together.
We’ll gather together, go for a walk, and create dye jars that you can finish off at home. I will show you the results of an Advent Dye calendar that I created a few years ago and share natural dye plant knowledge that exists among us. This is a playful exploration that is easy to set up and a gentle introduction to natural dyes. Choose from dyeing wool for spinning or mini skeins of yarn. Mordanted wool or yarn provided. We’ll meet up outdoors in San Francisco. Further details provided upon signing up.
When: Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Have you been curious about color blending in your spinning? Would you like to learn more about color? Me, too! In this gathering, we’ll blend wool and begin to spin yarn to create our own wool color wheels. I will have a drum carder and hand cards on hand. If you have your own, bring them along. We’ll share the tools we have among ourselves. Participants should be able to spin a yarn, but newly begun spinners are very welcome. We’ll meet at Lisa’s house in the Mission District of San Francisco Details provided upon sign up. Date to be announced soon. $35.
Create your own yarn! What are the properties of wool? How does twist create yarn? We'll work step by step through the process of making yarn with a simple tool--the spindle. Participants will go home with supplies to continue, and the ability to make your own yarn. We'll start with a simple method called "park and draft", learn to make a single ply yarn, control the twist and diameter of your yarn, make a two ply yarn, and finish your final yarn. This includes two 90 minute sessions. Express your interest by filling out the contact form on this site and we’ll arrange a class.
Are you ready to learn to spin on a spinning wheel? In this two session workshop (3 hours each), we’ll learn how a spinning wheel works and how to create yarn with it. What are the properties of wool? How does twist create yarn? Participants can borrow a wheel for this workshop or bring their own. You’ll leave with wool roving to continue, and the ability to make your own yarn. Learn to make a single ply yarn, control the twist of your yarn, make a two ply yarn, and finish your final yarn. Express your interest by filling out the contact form on this site and we’ll arrange a class.
What are you ready for? If you’d like to set up one on one instruction in spinning, either beginning or next steps after beginning spinning, contact me to make arrangements. I am also able to help you with your knitting projects. Price: $40/hour. Express your interest by filling out the contact form on this site and we’ll arrange a time for you.
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