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Emily Wohlscheid will also be leading a second workshop, Handspun Wirecore & More, on Sunday June 8, and there's still space left. ![]()
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Participants will need:![]()
● Spinning wheel in good working order with all its parts![]()
● A blending board, drum carder, or hand cards![]()
● Wire nippers/flush cutters![]()
● Flat nose pliers (with smooth jaws)![]()
● Round nose pliers![]()
● Ruler or fabric tape measure![]()
● At least 2 oz of various fibers for custom blending - recommend including some effect fibers with base fiber (i.e. silk noils, Angelina sparkle, silk, bamboo + wool/alpaca fleece, top, roving![]()
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Class Fee![]()
Members: $50 class fee, $10 materials fee![]()
Non-members: $60 class fee, $20 materials fee![]()
The fee includes materials for one small project, but materials for a second project will be available for an additional $5![]()
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There are limited food options convenient to the Grange (just a coffee shop that has pastries and breakfast items). But we will have access to a fridge to store brown-bag lunches.
We're getting excited about the Guild program on Saturday June 7. Our mentor is Emily Wohlscheid of Bricolage Studios, and the topic is Upcycled Blending. Things to bring for the workshop: (1) drum carder, blending board, or hand cards, if you have them; (2) working wheel; (3) creativity. Things to bring for the meeting: (1) lunch; (2) library books to return; (3) items for show-and-tell![]()
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There will be a $10 materials fee ($20 for non-members).![]()
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Members with last names beginning in P-Z should bring snacks.![]()
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Dues for the upcoming year should be paid at the meeting.
We have some very exciting workshops coming up in just a few weeks. June 7th & 8th. Check out the event links for details. ![]()
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June 7th - Upcycled Blending www.facebook.com/events/709258418119740/![]()
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June 8th - Handspun Wirecore & More **Limited spots available**![]()
www.facebook.com/events/649114957862135/
Look at all the lovely results from members who attended our wonderful Spinning Spiral Yarns workshop yesterday.
It's time to get ready for the Guild meeting on April 5. Guild member Chris Woolybuns will be leading a workshop on Spinning Spiral Yarns.![]()
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Bring your wheel and spare bobbins, as well as fiber, as described in the Newsletter.![]()
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The meeting starts at 9 with an open spin, and the program will begin at 10.![]()
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Also bring anything you may wish to donate to the Scotch auction, and items for show-and-tell.![]()
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Non-members may join at the meeting.