INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES:

                                "What to do with all that fiber"... 


    

Skirting the Fleece...

 

Handcarding...                                                     Spinning...

       

 Knitting...                                         Weaving...            

  

Stages:  Raw Fiber - Roving - Yarn...                      Finished Product...           

 

       

Weaving:  on a Rigid Heddle Loom...                             on a Cricket™ Loom 

        

Spin the Fiber.  Weave the Fabric.

Create the cloth of your dreams. 

Know the pure joy of creating yarn and cloth by hand.  You will be drawn to the rich materials of these crafts, whether you start with a raw fleece or with beautifully made commercial yarns.  Tools range from a simple spindle or frame loom to beautifully ornate or very modern spinning wheels and floor looms. 

Weaving and spinning enrich your life and feed your soul...taking you back to the basics while feeding the human desire to create.  Through these timeless arts you can meet a world-wide community that shares your passion.  Fuel your dreams:  begin your spinning and weaving experience today.

-the Spinning and Weaving Association. 


OPEN FARM DAY/ SPIN-IN

Trinity Ridge Alpaca Ranch

4th Saturday Each Month 10:00am - 4:00pm

Bring your wheels, spindles, knitting needles, and friends for  a "fiberific" day!!

May 22nd - CANCELLED

June 26th, 2010 - "Dyeing Day"

July 24th, 2010

August 28th, 2010  

 

COMING EVENTS:  

"Introduction to Weaving on a  Rigid Heddle Loom"

May 15th, 2010 - 10am-4pm

Class Fee $60 - plus materials for "2 skein scarf".  Class fee may be applied to purchase of Loom if desired. Call today to reserve your spot as space is limited.