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Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival - Fiber Playground - Linen/Bast

  • Tunbridge Fairgrounds 1 Fairgrounds Lane Tunbridge, VT, 05077 United States (map)

In the half day class, we will explore, compare and contrast various types of cellulose fibers. For example: flax, bamboo, hemp, cotton, etc.

We will discuss the characteristics and best uses for each type. We will also discuss how different methods of preparation will affect your final product.

Experience Level: Student should be comfortable with spinning (can spin a stable, continuous yarn) and looking to expand options.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will provide fiber and handouts.
Instructor will have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes, a few pairs of handcards) for participants to use during the workshop.

Materials to be provided by students: Participants should bring note-taking supplies, fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy kate.

Students Should Bring: Note-taking supplies; fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy Kate.

Price: $75.00

Prerequisites: None

Materials Fee: $15.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None