#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