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Site Location: Classes
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Registration begins on April 2, 2008. Click here for a matrix of classes and lectures located in the Madden Hall Dining Room
Click here to view & print the Classes and Workshops Application.
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
YOU TOO CAN COOK LAMB AND LOVE IT! FEATURED CHEFS:
CLASSES
BUSINESS PLANNING
TOOLS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL MARKETING OF YOUR FIBER with
Gabrielle Menn,
of The Loom Room This class provides a proven step-by-step strategy for marketing your products from your animals. How can I decide what my raw fiber should become? How should it be processed? What will sell? How do I approach local shops about carrying my products? What prices should I charge? What about co-ops or consignments? How important is an inventory list? This information will help you get the greatest dollar return out of your fiber!
DYEING CLASSES
RANDOM, SPONTANEOUS DYEING with
Shane Faerber of Sheep City, USA
FELTING
NEEDLE FELTING with Allen Messick of with Eureka! Mohair Ranch Needle felting is an exciting new craft which offers a new way to work with wool. The felting needle"felts" the wool without the mess or time needed to wet felt. The Felting needle allows for more control and possibilties for creating wool crafts. This class will show some beginning techniques needed to create a simple wool lamb. Once you learn how to use this needle you'll be like the rest and never want to put it down. Samples of other animals and figures made using a felting needle will be displayed to offer ideas of the possibilities.
Instructor will provide tools (wool, needles, needle holder, foam, etc...) Class fee $25. Advanced payment
of fee will guarantee you a place in the class. Balance of seats will be filled on the day of the event first come, first
served. This workshop will introduce you to the ancient process of wet felting. The basic seamless technique taught in the class can be used to make everything from purses to vests. We will hand form a vessel while exploring methods of surface design. Students need to bring a towel and a plastic container to hold water. Instructor will supply written instructions, templates, and all fiber needed to make a small vessel.
FIBER PREPARATION CLASSES
DRUM CARDER COLOR AND FIBER BLENDING with Janet Heppler
of Nebo-rock Textiles
In this class you will learn how to use a drum carder. We will start with primary colors, plus white and gray, and make various color blends. This is a good time to experiment. We will also mix different fibers (wool, mohair, silk, and angora) into spinning batts. Each participant will receive a batt.
WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THIS WOOL!!!? Jane Deamer,
of Yolo Wool Products
Learn which types of wool and other fibers work best for various products ie:yarn, sliver,roving or batting. Samples of products from various fibers and blends will be provided with an explanation of why they worked or not for the desired end product. Participants should bring samples of their wool for evaluation. Also learn about preparing fleeces for mill processing to achieve a more desirable, marketable and cost effective result. A brief history of the mill and the various breeds of sheep will be given. Get ideas on what products, yarn sizes, blends etc are available at Yolo wool mill as well as other mills from your fiber.
KNITTING CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO KNITTED LACE with Maria Inglesby,
of FIBER ELEMENTS This class will introduce you to the rudimentary skills necessary to explore the world of lace knitting. We will discuss and learn various cast-on techniques for shawls, stoles, and lace scarves, be introduced to basic chart reading and acquire the skills to shape the lace garment with increases and decreases commonly encountered in lace knitting. Not to worry, we will not begin working with “thread!” We will be using linen or worsted spun wool of sport weight. You may choose to work on linen facial wash cloths (warning: these are addictive!) – or you may work squares with exquisite heathered wool (which, combined in a patchwork fashion, create lovely sampler scarves or throws). Please bring all knitting accessories, a notebook and pen, as well as needles size US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 or 7 (4.0 or 4.5mm). For information, please call Maria at 707.863.7370 or e-mail Maria@FiberElements.com.
SPINNING CLASSES
THE MAGIC OF SILK: the lives of silkworms and spinning their magic fiber with Karen Emrey We will observe and learn about the different varieties of silkworms and their fibers from around the world. The handling and spinning of different varieties, blends and their preparations will be discussed and spun. We will concentrate on less talking and more spinning. Spinners should be at least advanced beginners.
BEGINNING TOP WHORL SPINDLINGwith Renee Tully of Ren-Con Ranch Learn to spin on a drop spindle an ancient art going back to ancient Egypt. A two (2) hour class where you will learn the basics of drafting and spinning wool. You will learn how to attach the fiber to the spindle, how to select your fiber and the different type of spindles. By the end of the class, you can expect to be able to draft and spin your first yarn! Students may use their own spindle. Spindle and fiber will be provided by instructor
BEGINNING DROP SPINDLINGwith Julie Johnson Learn to spin on an Ashford top whorl drop spindle. A two (2) hour class where you will learn the basics of drafting and spinning wool on a spindle. You will learn how to attach the fiber to the spindle, how to select your fiber and the different type of spindles. By the end of the class, you can expect to be able to draft and spin your first yarn! Spindle and fiber will be provided by instructor, and will be yours to keep! (students may use their own spindle if approved by instructor)
LONG DRAW SPINNING with Jean Franklin of Spin Web Designs Do you have sliver or roving piling up? Would you like to turn that into wonderful warm woolen yarn ? Have you heard the phrase "LONG DRAW " and wondered how its done? well this class is for you. ----Bring your well oiled wheel with gentle tension and prepare yourself for a new technique. Instructor may have wheels to borrow if you do not have one, but they are available first come, first served.
LEARN TO SPIN ON A WHEEL! with Conrad T. Tracy of Ren-Con Ranch Learn to spin on a spinning wheel. Learn how easy it is to make your own yarns for your knotting, crocheting, or weaving project. In this class you will learn the parts of the wheel, how it works, how to draft your fiber and how to spin it. Wheels will be provided. You may bring your own wheel, if you have one.
SHEPARDING CLASSES
SHEEP MANAGEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT with Rob Rutherford, Application of Holistic Management, a goal-oriented, value-driven thought process using guidelines which cause decisions to be made that are ecologically, economically, and socially sound. Holistic approach to management of land-based resources aimed toward greater biodiversity and sustainability. Management of sheep to enhance sustainable civilization through improvement of water cycle, sequestration of carbon, promotion of native perennial plants, and stable financial future.
ANGORA RABBIT, The LITTLE Wool Animal with Tracy Rios, In this class you will learn about basic Angora rabbit care and feeding. Basic grooming tips. Basic wool harvest tips. Tips on selecting and buying an Angora rabbit. There will be a demo of spinning rabbit fur. Handouts and fiber will be provided.
WEAVING CLASSES/WORKSHOP
KUMIHIMO BRAIDING with Janet Finch,
of Aunt Janet's Fiber Mill Kumihimo is a method of braiding silk threads developed in Japan which is traditionally performed on special wooden stands called Maru Dai and Takadai. The literal translation of kumihimo means the "coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)". Kumihimo braids were originally used as ties, cording and belts for clothing, and closures for Samurai armor. The braids are durable and beautiful and have patterns in them that are formed by varying the sequence of thread movements while creating the braids. Modern crafters create kumihimo braids out of many different fibers besides silk and the braids are made into jewelry, hatbands, belts or decorative knotting and embellishments. Many crafters use small, portable foam or plastic versions of maru dai as alternative to the traditional wooden stands.
EASY BACKSTRAP LOOM WEAVING: with Linda Hartshorn, Weave a simple and beautiful belt or strap on this version of a backstrap loom using a rigid heddle. Choose your own colors of mercerized cotton yarn. Thread the rigid heddle to create warp-faced pweave patterning. The loom is tensioned by your body, as one end is tied to a fixed object and the other goes around your waist. Registration fee: $35 ($60 if you want to keep the loom) Provided for students: rigid heddle, shuttle, backstrap, cotton yarns, handout. Materials for students to bring: scissors, if they have them. Instructor will be bringing some also.
TAPESTRY WEAVING with Linda Hartshorn
Weave a small tapestry on a very portable wooden loom. We will use hemp for the warp and colorful natural dyed wools for the weft. Create geometric designs and learn basic techniques such as soumak, pick-and-pick, and discontinuous weft. Take the loom home with you! Provided for students: small wooden loom, two tapestry needles, comb, hemp warp yarn, natural dyed wool weft yarns. Materials for students to bring: scissors, if they have them. Instructor will be bringing some also.
For a map of the Dixon May Fair grounds, click here:
May Fair
Classes - Application for Registration
Authorized Signature:(________________________) Date:(_______________) Print and mail this agreement page to: Lambtown Festival, c/o Dana Foss, Classes and Workshops Committee Chair, 350 West A St., Dixon, CA 95620. Please remember to include your class fees, check made out to: "Dixon Lambtown Festival", and also a "SASE" with $.51 postage.
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