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Explore fiber blending on a drum carder or blending board and learn art yarn spinning techniques at our new studio location near downtown Ashland, VA! Whether you are new to fiber preparation and/or spinning or have experience with a spinning wheel, these sessions are designed to be relaxing and creative explorations.You'll watch a demonstration of how a drum carder and blending board works to create different types of wool fiber preparations and then, in the second half of the session, how to create art yarn on a spinning wheel, including corespinning and coil- and spiral-plying techniques. Due to the equipment involved, these sessions are for adults ages 18 and up only.
All materials are included and each attendee will have up to 25 minutes to play on a drum carder or a blending board, where you will be able to combine wool with a selection of silks, bamboo, angelina, and wool locks. Create either an art batt on the drum carder or use a blending board to create an art batt, rolags, or pulled roving (~2 oz fiber) that can be used for spinning. Batts can also be saved for needle or wet felting projects.
Session Introduction: 5 minutes
Drum carding and blending board demonstrations: 10 minutes
Drum carding/blending board: up to 25 minutes for each attendee
Art yarn spinning demonstrations: performed throughout the carding sessions, ~10-15 minutes
Optional: Art yarn spinning using your personal wheel or the studio wheel*: ~20 minutes
Recommendations for art yarn finishing: 5 minutes
*If you have your own spinning wheel that travels well, bring it with you to get the most out of the session - you'll have an opportunity to spin some of the blended fiber you've created during the latter half. If you do not have a wheel or one that travels well, the studio wheel (SpinPerfect Abe) will be available to try out.
Accessibility notice: the YHG Fiber Studio is located on the second floor and unfortunately there is no elevator access. We can help to get your spinning wheel up into and down from the studio, but it will need to be a compact or travel wheel. If you should need assistance, please reply to your confirmation email within 24 hours of the class start for host awareness and plan to arrive ~5-10 minutes early.
Additional sessions in a more accessible location (first floor) are still in the works, so make sure to follow along on Instagram or Facebook, or sign up for our email newsletter so you don't miss the latest news.
There will be limited attendance to ensure you receive plenty of instruction and equipment time, so register now to secure your spot! The studio address will be sent in an email along with the above information confirming your ticket after purchase.
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