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Hmmmmm...(that's
llama and alpaca speak for 'hi'), and one of the many voices you'll hear when you visit the farm with spinning wheels spinning,
shuttles sliding across fabulous fibers, and students concentrating just before their 'ah ha' moments as they grasp the joys
of re-creating fiber into one of a kind treasures with their own two hands !
ATTN: All spinners ! Patsy
Zawistoski will be teaching at the farm on November 7, 8 2009 ! Patsy Z is a wonderful, talented spinner, weaver and
teacher - she has 3 excellent spinning DVD's out. Patsy is teaching a *modified version of her 'Woolen and Worsted' workshop-
"Yarns Fresh from the Farm"- *with the addition of luxury fibers from animals here on the farm. Don't miss this chance for 'one on one' as she's rarely in the SE ! ( Keep watch for
update on Patsy's return for 2010 spinning workshop!)
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FROM HOOF TO HANDSPUN...AND BEYOND
2nd Annual " Fiber Day" on the farm
Saturday May
22, 2010 10 am to 4 pm
Download
Registration form and send in ASAP to reserve your space (number is limited !!) NOTE: Call or
email for current class availability ! HURRY !! Join us for a day full of fiber fun on the farm! Meet the various fiber animals
raised on the farm (llamas, alpacas, angora goats, sheep, angora rabbits, Scottish Highland cattle) and try your hands at
different fiber arts during afternoon demo's in spinning, weaving, felting and rug hooking. Sign up ASAP for an afternoon
class in natural dyeing or advanced knitting techniques. See details below. 10 am - 12:30 pm - Introduction to Fiber Animals and Fiber Preparation
(shearing, sorting, picking, carding, combing, etc) -
(note: one hour lunch break -many restaurants within a few miles)
1:30 - 4 pm - demo's of spinning (wheel and spindle), weaving (rigid heddle, inkle and 4 harness looms), felting,
rug hooking, etc (sign up for classes to be held at the farm) 2 - 4 pm - Natural Dyeing - Sources and Techniques - Sandra
David Learn how to dye natural fibers with nature's own resources - lichens, walnuts, flowering
plants, etc - materials included (llama, wool, angora, mohair ) - take home dyed sample fibers - REGISTER ASAP - class
limited to first 8 registered ! 2-4 pm
- Knitting Tips and Techniques for Improving Fit and Style - PatriciaThompson
Knit a top down/seamless/in the round teddy bear sized sweater, and learn how to finesse your stitches, seams and size - (interm/adv knitters) Need to 'fix it' ? bring your knitting
project and get help! - see registration form ! NOTE: Send in registration form (PDF download) with payment ASAP to reserve
your space ! IF space available Saturday am, gate fee will be $30 - preregister now
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* * * * * * * Contact us
for small group lessons - beginner spinning, weaving, felting (flat and 3D sculpting). Gather a few friends, call to
schedule a morning and/or evening class, and have fun learning ! Materials and equipment supplied. Searching for fiber to spin or felt ? Choose from a variety of luxury fibers -raised,
sheared and processed on the farm - alpaca, llama, angora, mohair, and a variety of wools (sheep breeds vary in their fleeces)
- from natural colors to hand-dyed - with many one of a kind batts blended w/ fibers/colors all processed here. Need yarn
for knitting, crochet, or weaving ? Select from handspun yarns or learn to spin and/or weave your own !! Now carrying Schacht spinning and weaving products and accessories. Come take a
spin on a LadyBug or Matchless spinning wheel, or check out the cute Cricket - easy to warp, weave and create a project in
just a few hours. If you're considering portability with a bit more capability (size of project), you'll 'flip' over the Schacht
Flip rigid heddle looms! Three widths, 2 heddle ready, choice of 3 size reeds, and it folds with warp, project in tact so
you can take it with you ! Purchase of any equipment includes personal
instruction to get you started - and when you're ready to learn more, sign up for classes to see just how limitless your creativity
can be! Our promise to you : 'hands on' support - as the fiber arts (and sales!) should be !
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