Wynham Farms’ Workshops 2009
The following workshops may be scheduled for 2-8 attendees. They include basic materials for the workshop.
Additional supplies will be available and for sale. Fees range from $50-$100 per attendee depending on
workshop and number of attendees.
Pickin’, Spinnin’, Grinnin’ - Alpaca
This 3-4 hour workshop for advanced beginner spinners will demo how to use a triple picker to pick alpaca and spin from
a handful of fluffy fiber. Triple pickers can be frightful looking and some say they will ruin your exotic fibers. Used carefully
and gently, pickers are a great tool for prepping alpaca. Spinning straight from the handful can create a thick/thin, rustic
yarn. The spinner will learn how to create this novelty yarn ‘outside the box’ of the normal, consistent yarns. And of course
the class will be fun and as free of stress as possible.
Pickin’, Spinnin’, Grinnin’ - Mohair
This 3-4 hour workshop for advanced beginner spinners will demo how to use a triple picker to pick mohair locks and spin
from a handful of fluffy fiber and locks. Triple pickers can be frightful looking and some say they will ruin your fine fibers.
Used carefully and gently, pickers are a great tool to prep mohair especially. Spinning straight from the handful can create
a thick/thin, straight/curly artsy yarn. The spinner will learn how to create this novelty yarn ‘outside the box’ of the normal,
consistent yarns. And of course the class will be fun and as free of stress as possible.
Simply Dyeing – Bobbing for Apples Technique
This 3-4 hour workshop will provide some creative time and information for hand-dyeing balls of natural fiber yarn
(protein/animal fibers). This technique uses center-pull balls of yarn which are dipped twice in cups of dye allowing for split
colorways. During this time, you will learn how to use acid dyes and learn by trial what colorways appeal. No color wheels
will be allowed. “Outside the box” or “outside the lines” creativity is encouraged.
Simply Dyeing – Handpainting Yarns
This 3-4 hour workshop will provide some creative time and information for hand-painting skeins of natural fiber yarn
(protein/animal fibers). Acid dyes can sound scarey and the process can worry the uninitiated. During this time, you will
learn how to use acid dyes and learn by trial what colorways appeal. No color wheels will be allowed. “Outside the box” or
“outside the lines” creativity is encouraged.
Spinning by Wheel – In the Beginning
This 3-4 hour workshop for beginners will demo and initiate you to the world of spinning by wheel. Some introduction to
animal fibers, preparation, and spinning tools is provided. The new spinner will learn how to create single ply yarn from
animal/protein fibers. The class should be considered a fun and free of stress retreat. A supportive, relaxed attitude is
mandatory.
Spinning by Wheel – As Time Goes By
This 3-4 hour workshop will help beginners refresh their talents and go to the next step with their single ply yarns. They
will learn how to ply yarns and use a lazy kate and niddy noddy, The spinner will also try different fibers. Tips will be
demo-ed for making consistent yarns or vice versa. Again, this workshop should be considered a fun and free of stress
retreat. A supportive, relaxed attitude is mandatory.
Contact Kathy Martin for more information.
Kathy@gotmygoat.com
303-857-4095