Description
Instructor: Joan Ruane
Friday: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Workshop description: Students will have the opportunity to learn how to spin several types of hemp fibers, both from the fold and end of the fiber. Both blending and plying hemp with wool and cotton will give texture and strength to the yarn. There will be a demonstration and handouts showing how easy it is to solar dye hemp fiber. Students will spin both very fine- and medium-weight yarns. Samples of finished yarns and woven projects will be on display for discussion about working with your hemp handspun yarns.
Materials fee: $10.00 (cash) covers the fiber for the class.
Student supply list: Students are to bring a spinning wheel in good working condition (ratio 6/1 to 12/1) (electric ok), lazy kate, 3 bobbins, niddy noddy, tags to label samples, chair pillow for support, lap cloth, small bowl for water, and a set of carders (wool or cotton).
Skill level: Students must be able to operate their spinning wheels and to adjust the ratio and tension.
Max # of students: 16
