Drop Spindle - Fiber Fun Weekend

Take time to explore fiber arts beyond knitting and crochet! We're breaking out of the box this summer with a short series on needle felting, spinning and tapestry weaving. You'll love learning new techniques as well as different ways to use your yarn stash, and you'll come away with a deeper understanding of how fibers can be transformed. Taught by Laura Schickli, a patient instructor with decades of experience in knitting, spinning, weaving and dyeing. Class size is limited to 6 peopel. Register for all three classes and save $20! The series includes: FRIDAY, JULY 10 3-6 pm Needle Felting - 3 hours Learn the basics of needle felting while you make an adorable garden gnome. Each student receives supplies and tools to make 3 gnomes. SATURDAY, JULY 11 Tapestry Weaving - 3 hours 9 am - 12 noon Tapestry weaving is a fun and accessible way to play with weaving techniques and color combinations using scrap yarns of different weights and textures. Each student receives a tapestry weaving loom and sample yarns to work with. Drop Spindle Spinning - 2 hours 1 - 3 pm With a simple drop spindle and roving, you can make your own hand-spun yarn! Each student receives a light wooden drop spindle and 3-4 oz. of natural Corriedale wool roving