#103 Amy Tyler – Blending Board Basics and More Full day Wednesday $100

#103  Amy Tyler – Blending Board Basics and More   Full day Wednesday $100

Skill level: Beginner

Workshop Description: The blending board is not just a glorified hand carder or a low-tech version of a drum carder. It is a delightfully simple but incredibly versatile tool. It has obvious uses for blending already prepared fibers, and we will cover these basics. We will also explore less obvious blending techniques that will allow you to spin and create smooth yarns, fluffy yarns, gently textured yarns, and highly textured yarns. And we’ll explore ways of preparing fiber “paintings” that can then be wet felted. Get ready to be surprised and energized by this fantastic fiber tool.

Participants should bring: a blending board with brush and dowel(s). Students may want to bring a spindle or spinning wheel to spin from the fibers that they prepare.

Homework: None

Material Fee: $30  Includes samples for examination, fibers for spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Class Limit: 12