Intro to Hand Spinning: Spindles and Wheels – Julie Drogsvold – Friday, February 2nd, 2024, 10am-2:30pm
Unleash the magic of wool and transform raw fibers into your own handcrafted yarn! This beginner-friendly workshop is your gateway to the ancient art of hand spinning. Dive into the rhythm of the spindle, both drop and supported, and discover the mesmerizing dance of the spinning wheel. We’ll provide your first tool – a drop spindle – to feel the magic in your own hands. If you have a spinning wheel, bring it along and unlock its full potential! Our focus is mastering the art of crafting singles, 2-ply, and 3-ply yarns, opening a world of creative possibilities for your knit or crochet projects. No prior experience is needed, just a spark of curiosity and a desire to connect with the timeless craft of yarn making. Are you ready to spin your own story in yarn? Join us and transform fibers into wearable art!
Skill level: Any and all
Instructor will supply: drop spindle (student will keep), fiber for class use.
Students will need to bring: – If students have a drop spindle they are welcome to bring it but not required, one is supplied as part of your class materials.
If available: Spinning wheel or e-spinner, Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins, Niddy noddy, hand carders
Cost: $100
Sign up link: https://www.fiberartclasses.com/yellow-rose-workshops
Spinner’s Toolbox: Supported Long Draw – Julie Drogsvold – Friday, February 2nd, 2024 3 pm- 5 pm
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
Skill level: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring: Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension, Hand Carders, preferably wool, Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins, Niddy noddy or ball winder
Instructor will supply: Fiber for class use
Cost: $55.00
Sign up link: https://www.fiberartclasses.com/yellow-rose-workshops
Cotton Spinning Magic: It’s Easy – Julie Drogsvold – Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 10am-5pm
In this full day workshop, you’ll delve into the world of silky soft cotton fibers and learn to transform them into beautiful, versatile yarns. Master the art of wheel adjustments for optimal short-fiber spinning, conquer the supported long draw technique, and explore various cotton forms – from seeds to carded punis and prepared slivers. You’ll also discover the secrets of plying, blending vibrant colors, and incorporating other fibers for truly unique creations. Bring your wheel, a knack for consistent spun singles, and a thirst for cotton-spinning magic. Leave with confidence, skills, and a treasure trove of handspun cotton yarns ready to be woven, knitted, or crocheted into stunning projects.
Skill Level Required: Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Students will need to bring: Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with scotch tension, Carders – cotton hand carders preferred, but wool will do., Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins, Niddy noddy or ball winder
Optional: favorite spinning chair, charkha, support spindle or Tahkli
Instructor supplied: Cotton lint. cotton sliver (Upland and Pima). Seed cotton. puni stick
Cost: $110.00
Sign up link: https://www.fiberartclasses.com/yellow-rose-workshops
So you want to knit a sweater… Sweater SOS! – Katy Turbeville – Yarn Adventure LLC – Friday, February 2nd, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sometimes we just need a little help planning, starting, or fixing a sweater project. This class is designed to help you do just that! We can talk yarn choice, pattern options (or find the right pattern for you!), pattern execution, or fixing something that isn’t working for you. Seats are limited in this workshop so you can get the individual help you are looking for. Bring your ideas, yarn, or WIP and we’ll make that sweater work for you! Signing up for class is easy by follow the link for “”Yellow Rose Classes”” and follow the sign up links there.”
Skill Level Required: Beginner
Cost: $30
Sign up link: https://yarnadventuretruck.com/yellow-rose-classes
Afterthought Heels for sock tubes – Katy Turbeville – Yarn Adventure LLC- Saturday, February 3rd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Does the thought of knitting a whole pair of socks make you cringe? It takes an average of 36,000 stitches to make a pair of socks so why not take advantage of those cranked sock tube services and then make perfect socks with you in a fraction of the time. Katy will show you how to calculate desired length based on shoe size, pick up stitches, and build afterthought heels for a pair of socks in a fraction of the time a fully hand knit pair would take. There will be advice and recipes for toes too!!! What used to take 24+ hours to make now takes 8 hours or less!
The class kit includes hand cranked sock tubes for 4 socks ( 2 whole pairs!!) and a pre wound matching mini in a hand dyed sock yarn as well as 5 removable stitch markers. Bring your own needles (US1.5 or similar) and a positive attitude and we’ll have a great time!
Signing up for class is easy by follow the link for “”Yellow Rose Classes”” and follow the sign up links there.”
Skill Level Required: Intermediate
Cost: $60
Sign up link: https://yarnadventuretruck.com/yellow-rose-classes
Double Knitting – Tammy Conolly – Friday, February 2nd – 2 hours morning
Learn basic double knitting techniques, creating two separate layers of knitted fabric at the same time so there is no wrong side. We’ll make a trivet that will have a mirror image on each side of the project. Students will need to bring straight or circular needles size 6 or 7. Yarn and pattern will be provided.
Sign up for this class by emailing [email protected]. Please specify “”Double Knitting Class”” in the subject line and include your name and contact information in the body of the email (Name, phone, email address). Tuition will be collected at the event.
Skill Level Required: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Beginning dyeing with Kool-aid – Jas Marlin – Marlin Farms – Friday Afternoon
With a skein of light-colored natural fiber purchased at Yellow Rose Fiber On The Coast we will dye using Kool-aid. Sign up by emailing [email protected]
Cost: $5 plus the cost of the yarn or roving