Below is the Workshop FAQ. New items, or items which have been updated
since the last posting are highlighted using *** on either side of the
date/location heading. (Remember: You can search for *** to find new
entries.) At the bottom is a section with a list of workshop locations.
If you have any items you would like added to the FAQ, please send the
information (subject, date, place, teacher, basic cost and contact
person) to me, Holly Shaltz, at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Please
keep each listing to 10 lines or less. Otherwise I will have to edit,
and you may lose something important to you. When I see your
submission, I will send you a response acknowledging I got it--if you
don't hear back from me, I didn't get it. The FAQ is updated on the
first of every month, and is posted on the web at
<http://hem.bredband.net/ronpar/WorkshopFAQ.html>
All inquiries about workshops should be sent to the contact person. I
have posted all the information I have.
NEW OR UPDATED THIS EDITION:
-- New Zealand once a month
-- Lambing clinic, NH
Special Events by date then state or country
***February 17, 2007, New Hampshire
Lambing Clinic hosted by New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers
Association, in Chesham. 3 hours classroom, 3 hours hands-on in the
barn, 8:30 am - 3 pm. Cost: $5 non-members/free to members. For more
information go to <http://www.yankeeshepherd.com> and check out the
Events section, or contact David Kennard, 603 827-3464.
April 12-15, 2007, New Zealand
<http://creativefibre.org.nz/festival/main.htm> Taranaki the
mountain, the province, the people is proud to be hosting the Creative
Fibre Festival from the 12th to the 15th April 2007. Our theme,
*'Mountain to Sea Celebrating Diversity'*, was chosen to reflect not
only the many, many facets of our province, but also the extensive
number of techniques used by our members when working with a wide range
of fibres. Read the rest of the message at
<http://creativefibre.org.nz/festival/taranaki/taranaki-welcome.htm> and
find oodles of more information on the workshops, lectures, exhibitions
and all the various other offerings that people want to know about.
May 11 & 12, Fibrefest International, B.C., Canada
Fibrefest International and Country Life Expo, May 11 & 12, 2007,
Tradex, Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. From fleece to fibre arts and new
this year, all aspects of making a country life work for you - country
life for pleasure or profit! Demonstrations, Exhibitors, Seminars,
Vendors, Workshops, fibre animals on display - Llamas, Alpacas, Goats,
Sheep, Rabbits plus a Suri Alpaca and Llama Show. For further
information email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or telephone
604-856-0771. For complete event details including workshop registration
forms visit <http://www.fibrefestinternational.com>
By Appointment - listings by state
By appointment; any location, Deborah Pulliam:
Workshops scheduled at location of your choice. One- and two-day
workshops in a variety of spinning and knitting topics, including Early
Shetland Spinning and Knitting, Finding and Looking at Historic
Textiles, Deciphering Early Knitting Patterns, Drop and Supported
Spindle Spinning, Traditional Fleece for Traditional Techniques (Bosnian
crochet, narrowwares, sprang), Evaluating Your Handspun: where to go
from here? Deborah Pulliam has been knitting for 40 years, spinning for
30 years, and teaching for 15. For more information, contact me at
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call (207 326 9582).
By Appointment; California
Spinning classes are available at Carol Todd's studio (San Luis Obispo
county, CA) on a one-to-one basis. The cost is $10/hour. How to prepare
wool for spinning, the spinning process, and how to set the spin are
covered. Materials are included in the price of the class.
Weaving classes are available at Carol Todd's studio (San Luis Obispo
county, CA) on a one-to-one basis. The cost is $75 for a 2-day class,
where you will learn how to calculate the yarns needed for a project,
how to prepare a warp, set up a loom, read a draft, and the weaving
process itself. Materials are included in the price of the class.
For more information contact Carol at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or
visit her Web site at <http://www.slonet.org/~crowland> and click on the
link to Carol's Weaving, Spinning & Natural Dyeing Workshops.
By appointment; California
Spinning classes with Randy Chelsey by the sea along the central
California coastal town of Davenport. I've been teaching for over
twenty-five years. I offer a four-session beginning spinning series. I'm
also happy to design a class around your interests. I've taught classes
on wool combing, long draw, spinning for a project, spindle spinning
(including Navajo spindle), charka, spinning lace, spinning for weaving,
spinning for knitting, angora, cotton, alpaca, silk, mohair, luxury
fibers and many many more. Call me, Randy Cheslsey, for more information
831-423-5751.
By appointment; California
Classes in spinning, weaving, and rainbow dyeing at Meridian Jacobs,
near Vacaville, California. Check website for class descriptions and
scheduled dates. <http://www.meridianjacobs.com> Classes are small, so
there is a lot of individual attention. Enjoy the country atmosphere and
visit the Jacob sheep as well. Questions are welcome: Robin Lynde,
707-678-5750, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
By Appointment; Conneticut
Spinning and knitting lessons. All levels of experience welcome. Contact
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reasonable rates, supplies available
as well as wheel rentals.
By Appointment; Iowa
Margie Meehan, Tipperary Fiber Studio, Hopkinton, Iowa. A teacher of
fiber arts at several Midwest Festivals. Available to teach Felted
"Tipperary Bears", Braided Wool Rugs, Wool Roving Baskets, and several
other fiber related classes. Please contact 563-926-2573 or email
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for prices and information.
By Appointment; Michigan
Spinning, dyeing, knitting, weaving lessons by fiberist Holly Shaltz;
private or small group instruction. Located on a small farm in the
rolling, wooded hills of northwest lower Michigan, within an easy drive
of Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix, skiing, golfing, boating, and other
non-fiber activities for the rest of the family. Studio site:
<http://www.hjsstudio.com>, farm site: <http://www.shaltzfarm.com>.
Email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more information.
By Appointment; New Jersey
Edie Van Valkenburg, Joy Farm. Edie has been teaching spinning for 10
years and breeding Jacob and handspinning flock plus Angora Goats for 20
years. You can reach us at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
By Appointment - Portland, Oregon/Southern Washington:
Learn to needle-felt by creating your own curly fleece critter. Classes
scheduled for one to 10 folks, from ages 8 to 800. Prices range from
$40/person to $30/person, depending on number in class. My standard
classes are for the Curly White Dog, Bearskin Rug, or the Sea Otter, but
visit my Web site <http://www.whitedogwoolies.com> for more critter
ideas, or tell me what you'd like to make! At the end of a three hour
class you go home with the critter, needles, and a foam work pad. For
more information, contact Sandoval McNair at at 503.598.0122.
By Appointment; Vermont
Hand spinning lessons and weaving on a triangle loom, private lessons by
appointment by Bunny Macaulay, BA Fine Art, Whitingham VT. Please email
me: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; be sure to include your name, email &
phone & so I can contact you to schedule a lesson. We also offer our VT
Maple Triangle Looms, Spinning Equipment, Ewenique Creations.
By Appointment; Virginia
Beginning Spinning. $30 per private session. Hunt Country Yarns,
Middleburg, VA. Phone 540-687-5129. Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Continuing Events
California - Once a Month
Spin-In one Sunday afternoon a month in Davenport at Randy Chelsey's
house. Bring your spinning, knitting, crochet, whatever. Here's your
chance to spend an entire afternoon doing nothing but what you love best
in like company. I'll put on the teapot, you bring the cookies. The date
changes, so call Randy at 831-423-5751 or email
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for next date.
California - Once a Month
Fresno Weavers and Spinners Guild, second Saturday of the month, 9:30am
- 1pm. Contact Barb Hix <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Sande Francis
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
California - Once a Month
San Diego Knitting Guild, fourth Monday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Eastview
Country Club Community Room, Rancho Berbardo section of San Diego, CA.
For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
California - Once a Month
Serendipity Spinners, San Jose, California. We meet from 10:00 am to
4:00 pm every third Saturday of the month, usually under the trees
unless the weather is inclement. Then we meet in the Hotel. Our meetings
are in the Historical Museum of San Jose. All fiber pursuits welcome. It
is usually quiet and peaceful. Children are welcome. Bring a lunch or be
prepared to buy one. All fiber pursuits welcome. More information - call
Chris Wallace at 408/264-8569 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
California - Once a Month
Lunatic Fringe, third Monday of the month, 5-9 p.m., potluck, Common
Threads, Encinitas, CA (north of San Diego). For more information,
contact email to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
California - Once a Month
North Coast Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m., La
Colonia Community Center, Solana Beach, CA (just north of San Diego).
For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
California - Once a Month
Knit Together, second Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All fiber
pursuits welcome. Until further notice we are meeting in the northwest
corner of Balboa Park, 6th and Upas, San Diego CA. For more information,
contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]@cts.com>.
Florida - Once a Month
Intercoastal Weavers, first Monday of the month, 9:30 a.m. We meet at
Police Station, West Palm Beach, FL. (Okeechobee exit off I-95 past
Performing Arts Center and Amtrak station to Rosemary and Clematis.)
Hands-on workshops every meeting. No charge except workshop costs if
participating. Email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for workshop details.
Massachusetts - Once a Month
Parallel Plyers meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 pm to 9 pm,
mostly spinning. Location: WEBS, Northampton MA. Contact: Diane Roeder
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Michigan - Once a Month
Spinner's Flock meets 10 am to 2 pm, second Saturday monthly in Chelsea
at Beach Middle School, just west of Freer Road on Mayer Drive.
Spinner's Flock is a group of dedicated fiber artists (200+) committed
to improving and teaching the craft of handspinning and using Michigan
fibers for all types of clothing and crafts. Visitors of all experience
levels welcome and are welcome to join the spinners learning circle or
knit, needle felt or just watch, as something will surely pique your
interest. info: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Michigan - Once a Month
Monthly Open House, May through October, 1 pm - 5 pm, on the 2nd
Saturday of each month at HJS Studio, near Boyne City, Michigan. We
might dye fiber, shear sheep, watch the lambs, talk organic gardening,
or sit and spin by the fire, depending on season and weather. Dessert
and beverages provided. More information or directions, call 231 582
3206; email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. The next date is July 8th.
Michigan - Once a Month
Heritage Spinning and Weaving, Lake Orion, 47 E. Flint Street (3 blocks
east of M-24 in the Classic Printers Building),
<http://www.heritagespinning.com>, 248-693-3690:
-- Girls Nite In, first Friday of the month, September through June, 7
to 10 pm. An informal working session. Bring any project you are working
on (spinning, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) Skill
levels: All. Equipment: Whatever you need to work on your project! Cost:
$10 per night (no charge with $50 purchase). Advanced reservations
requested, but not required. No cost at all. Dessert provided.
Michigan - Once a Month
9am to Noon, second Saturday of the month. Hosted by Yvonne Uhliahuk at
her Mt. Bruce Station (<http://www.sheepstuff.com>), we sit and spin or
knit in the Farm Wool Shop during the winter and under the shade trees
in the summer. A truly delightful way to connect with fellow spinners
and knitters. Skill levels: all. No fee to participate. No reservations
required. (Also 248/693-3690; <http://www.heritagespinning.com>)
Michigan - Once a Month
Far Flung Fiber Friends (spinning, knitting) and Lake Charlevoix Area
Weavers Guild (weaving) meet monthly in NW lower Michigan. All
experience levels, summer people welcome. Call Holly 231 582 3206 or
email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more info.
New Jersey - Once a Month
North Country Spinners is a spinning guild that usually meets on the
first Friday of each month (check web site to be sure) from 9:30 am
to about 2:00 pm. Our meetings takes place at the Givens-Belet Memorial
Hall on Route 521 in Blairstown, NJ, easily accessible from Rt 80 and
just south of Route 94. Visitors are welcome. Bring along
your lunch and your fiber show and tell. We also sponsor a weekend
fiber retreat every two years (even years) where we have well known
fiber artists presenting workshops in many areas of the fiber arts. For
more information and exact dates of our meetings please check our web
site at <http://www.northcountryspinners.org>.
***New Zealand - Once a Month
If you happen to be coming to New Zealand and in particular the Auckland
region and would like to meet up with fiber people, catch one of our
meetings, join up with a workshop, every 5th Tuesday [except Nov/Jan]
there is the Takapuna Spin-in [wheels not needed ]. Email Kay, the
office secretary at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
Tauranga, New Zealand - weekly, bimonthly
Tauranga Spinners and Weavers meet every Monday from 10.00am at the Arts
Centre, Elizabeth St, Tauranga. The Night Spinners group meet on 2nd and
4th Thursdays at 7.00pm at the Arts Centre. All are most welcome to
visit us. When in Tauranga visit our Fibre Gallery at the Compass
Village 17th Ave. For more information, contact Glynis Poad,
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, phone +64 7 543 3618.
Oregon - Once a Month
Mac Spinners - Yamhill County, Oregon. Open to all interested spinners.
An informal time to spin and enjoy the company of other spinners.
Meeting the second Monday evening of the month at Alterra Villas Of
McMinnville, 775 NE 27th St, (503) 472-3130, in the downstairs lobby,
from 7 to 9 PM. Also, the second Tuesday of the month in Sheridan from
10 until Noon. For more information contact Carol at:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Oregon - Once a Month
Klamath Spinners and Weavers Guild, second Tuesday of the month, 10am
-noon, excepting July & August. Credit Union Building, 3737 Shasta Way,
Klamath Falls, OR. For more information, contact Karla Lockwood
541-545-6263.
Oregon - Once a Month
Northwest Regional Spinner's Assn., Area 6065, Southern Branch, second
Saturday of the month, 10am - noon. Klamath County Library, children's
section. Come and spin! For more information, contact
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 541-783-2827.
Texas - Once a Month
Update to meeting times for HOT Spinner' and Weaver's Guild, Waco,
Texas. Project Meetings are now the 1st Thursday of the month at the RB
Hoover Library, Waco at 7-9pm in the LARGE (!) meeting room. Spinning
meetings are now the 3rd Monday from 7-9pm at a member's home, TBD. As
always, contact BJ Heeke at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more info.
Vermont - Once a Month
The River Spinners Guild meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9
pm at the Brattleboro Savings and Loan in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Membership in the guild is $20 per year. For information on the guild,
folks can email Elizabeth Szczesniak-Johnson at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
Workshop Locations
Adams Farm
Every Saturday, 1 pm - 4 pm, Spinning Bee and Knitting Circle
workshops. Mini-topic each week - please check our website for weekly
topics. Most topics are free, all experience levels are welcome. Adams
Farm, 15 Higley Hill Road, Wilmington, VT, 05363,
<http://www.adamsfamilyfarm.com> For more information, contact
by email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or phone 802-464-3762
Creative Fibre Web site, Auckland, New Zealand
If you are planning a trip to New Zealand and you would to be linked to
a class/workshop/event then either contact me Cathy
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or look at the Creative Fibre Web site
<http://www.creativefibre.org.nz>
The Academy of Spinsters
The Academy of Spinsters. We are located in the small town of
Encampment, Wyoming. The town is located in a high (7400') mountain
valley. The school offers classes in Spinning, Dyeing, and
Fleeceweaving. Carol Lee is the owner and instructor, teaching fiber
crafts for the past 28 years. Lodging and all material provided in a
daily fee of $40. per person. We are available for groups up to 30
persons, with discounted rates applying. Ms. Lee is also available for
Workshops, Seminars and SuperSeminars. Contact: Box 731, Encampment,
Wyo., 82325 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Come on out for a WOOLY
WEEKEND or a FIBER VACATION. Classes and Workshops are available also.
The Boll Weaver
Boll Weaver is located in Northern California in the coastal town of
Eureka. Owner Crystal Dobbs has been spinning, knitting, dyeing and
weaving for over 25 years and loves to share her experience and
knowledge. You'll always leaves her classes with all questions answered
and the skills to continue on your own.Available at Boll Weaver are
classes in beginning knitting and crocheting. Contact Crystal Dobbs via
private email at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 707-443-8145
M_F 11-6 or SAT 10-4 Pacific Time.
Brigid's Farm
Classes and workshops in our studio/shop located on our farm in Peacham,
Vermont. Fall classes include Beginning Knitting, Sock Knitting, Dyeing
to Knit, and Introduction to Spinning. A two day Natural Dye Intensive
will be held Nov. 22/23. Students will receive a comprehensive dye
notebook with instructional materials and approximately 150 dye samples
produced in the workshop. Our studio is committed to the fiber arts.
Future classes in spinning, knitting, dyeing, weaving, and surface
design from beginning to advanced levels. Classes are taught by Jane
Woodhouse as well as visiting artists. For more information
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 802-592-3062.
Countrywool
A wide selection of spinning and knitting workshops this year, including
Wool to Wear and Shearing Rabbits. Go to
<http://www.countrywool.tripod.com/classes.htm> for full information.
Also, Rip Van Winkle Spinning Retreat and Rip Van Winkle Knitting
Retreat, <http://www.countrywool.tripod.com/retreats/rpsp_f5.htm>.
Heritage Spinning and Weaving
47 East Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI USA 48362
"Exploring Victorian Knitting" hands-on workshop with Deborah Pulliam.
Using original patterns, we'll look at how to decipher them and adapt
them for contemporary use. Three patterns/projects available. Tuesday,
October 3, 9 am - 4 pm
"Finding and Examining Historic Textiles" seminar with Deborah Pulliam.
How to find and gain access to textiles for studying, and how to
examine them when you find them. Wednesday, October 4, 9 am - 4 pm
For more information, call (248) 693-3690 or email
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. The website is
<http://www.heritagespinning.com>
Hillcreek Fiber Studio
Hillcreek Fiber Studio, 7001 Hillcreek Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Phone
1-800-874-9328 (TRI-WEAV); web <http://www.hillcreekfiberstudio.com>.
For further info contact Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser, owner/instructor, MA
in Textiles and 20+ years of fiber experience
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Weekend and longer classes offered
throughout the year in spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving of various
forms, including four and more-shaft weaving, tartans, Navajo, Triangle
weaving, knitting and more. Hot lunches provided. Bed & breakfast and
airport shuttle from St.Louis and Kansas City. Equipment available for
rent. All materials, supplies and books are available through HFS. See
<http://www.hillcreekfiberstudio.com/Workshops.html> for 2005 workshop
listings.
Hope Hill Farm
36 Little Mingo Rd.; Finleyville, PA 15332; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
Classes in spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, weaving, and felting.
Contact us for the current class schedule. We are 20 miles south of
Pittsburgh, PA.
Knit Wit Shop Knitting Retreats
All retreats held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. For more
information, contact Knit Wit Shop, Byron St., Smethport, PA. 16749 or
e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
The Legacy Farm
How to prepare wool for spinning, the process from raw fleece to yarn.
Private and small group instruction in our fiber studio for spinning,
dyeing, weaving, wet felting, needle felting, and Circular Sock Knitting
Machines by Katy Abbas. All materials included with the class. We are
located in the beautiful heartland of NE Iowa just 2 miles outside of
New Hampton. Our farm is on a paved road and only minutes away from Hwy
63 and 18. Just a 10 minute drive to golf courses, mini golf, swimming
pools, restaurants, nice motels, museums, and historic sites for our non
fiber friends and family. By appointment and schedule. 641-394-3627 or
visit our website <http://www.thelegacyfarm.com>
Northwest Handspun Yarns
Classes for small groups (2-5 individuals) held in Lynden or Bellingham,
WA. All materials, equipment, patterns, and handouts provided. Classes
include Spinning on a Wheel ($50), Spindle Spinning ($12), Beginning
Knitting ($40), Knitting Socks ($30), Spinning Exotic Fibers ($35).
Contact Nancy via email at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or
call 360-398-1402 for scheduling information.
Springsberry Farm
Classes and workshops in our studio/shop located on our farm near
Gettysburg, PA. Winter classes include Beginning Knitting, beginning
Sock Knitting, Introduction to Circular Sockknitting Machines, and
Introduction to Spinning. Other customized classes available on request,
including The Modern Day Shepherd/ess ---shepherd's workshops for
fibercritters ranging from the mundane to the exotic. For more
information <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 717-398-9317 9pm-10pm
weeknights, Saturday and Sundays, from 8:30 am -9:30 pm. Retail shop
hours currently by appointment only.
Twist Fibre Craft Studio
We have a small fibre studio here in Newburgh in Fife, Scotland. We
teach workshops as well as sell supplies. Laura and Peter Beaven Twist
Fibre Craft Studio Fife, Scotland Workshops, equipment and supplies
Spinning, natural dyeing, felt making, weaving and knitting. Visit us on
the web at <http://www.twistfibrecraft.co.uk> or email
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Webs
All courses and workshops meet at Webs, Service Center Rd., P.O. Box
147, Northampton, MA 01061. There is a fee for all courses and workshops
and advance registration is required. A course brochure is available.
Phone: 413/584-2225; 800/FOR-WEBS; fax 413/584-1603; email:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Web site <http://www.yarn.com>
Woodland Woolworks
Woodland Woolworks is located about 35 miles southwest of Portland,
Oregon, in the center of Oregon's Wine Country. Woodland Woolworks is a
retail store and mail order supplier of yarns, fibers, books, videos,
tools, equipment and classes. We help knitters, spinners, weavers and
felters enjoy their craft! Web site: <http://www.woodlandwoolworks.com>
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