SPINNING OTHER FIBRES

Length of workshop: 1 or 2 days

Content of workshop:

The fibres covered will be silk, alpaca and mohair If the organizers would like to cover other fibres, contact me for details.

We will begin with observing and discussing the qualities of the fibres and compare those to the qualities we want in the spun yarn. Different preparation and spinning techniques, from worsted through to woollen will be taught to make the yarn reflect the look of the original fibre and the end use. Several different techniques can be used with each fibre, depending on the required appearance and end use. Small sample skeins will be spun and washed, then analysed.

On a 1 day workshop, already prepared fibres will be used, because of time restraints.

For overseas workshops the organizers will have to provide the fibres. They then charge the students a materials fee to cover the cost. I would like the fibres to be weighed and bagged for each student.

Each student will need: 25gms (1oz) of silk sliver

50gms (2oz) carded mohair

50gms (2 oz) carded alpaca.

For a 2 day workshop some of the fibres can be prepared in class.

For a 2 day workshop, the alpaca and mohair fibres should be in fleece form rather than carded.

In New Zealand I can provide the fibres, for a material fee of approx $20 for a 1 day workshop and $30 for a 2 day workshop.

Standard of students:

Students should have done some basic spinning, but do not need to be experienced spinners.

Maximum number in class: 16

Students should bring with them:

Spinning wheel, 3 bobbins.
niddy noddy, and lazy kate.
Old towel
Tags to identify each skein.

For a 2 day workshop add:

flick carder or comb, and something to protect your lap while combing. Hand cards, if you have them.

Tutor will need

White board or black board. Spinning wheel to demonstrate on.
Drum carder. Hair dryer.
Access to hot water, 2 buckets and some detergent.

Tutor: Anne Field, . 37 Rhodes St, Christchurch 8001, NZ. ph home (03) 3799 553 (evenings) Ph studio (03) 366 2085 (daytime)