#210 Spinning with Locks- Amy Tyler, Thursday 9am-4pm
#210 Amy Tyler –Spinning with Locks Full day Thursday $100
Skill level: Intermediate spinning skills
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.
Students 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 Samples for examination, fibers for spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies
Class Limit: 12