#204 Amy Tyler – Spinning with Locks Full day Thursday $100

#204 Amy Tyler – Spinning with Locks      Full day Thursday 9am-4pm   Bldg 9 South $100

Skill level: Intermediate

Workshop Description: Wool and mohair locks can be used “as is” or prepared in a variety of ways for spinning both highly textured yarns and very smooth yarns. In this workshop, we will cover a wide array of lock structures, from fine crimp to bold curls. We will play with undyed and dyed locks; we will spin yarns from the locks; we will combine locks with rovings in a variety of ways; and we will flick locks for spinning smooth, worsted-type yarns. Participants should be able to spin consistent singles and be comfortable making 2-ply yarns

Participants should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, flick carder or dog/cat slicker brush or dog “rake”.

Homework: None

Material Fee: $20  Covers:  samples for examination, fibers for spinning, 
notebook with handouts, sundry supplies, some extra flick cards.

Class Limit: 12