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LAMBTOWN WORKSHOPS

SUNDAY, July 31, 2005 - Workshops will be the ONLY activities scheduled for Sunday

Click here for a matrix of workshops located in the Fiber Fair Building
Click here to view & print the WORKSHOPS Application.

KNITTING WORKSHOP

"IT'S IN THE BAG" with Colleen East and Mary Arnold, of Conjoined Creations
This workshop requires advanced registration. Registration fee: $65

Sunday, July 31 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Madden Hall, Dixon May Fair Grounds.
Madden Dining Hall(Classroom #3)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (knitting and sewing). Must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Must have basic knowledge of sewing machine.

A purse/bag kit will be provided. In this class you will start your knitted bag of hand dyed wool and Soy Silk blend yarn. Kits include cotton lining fabric. Instructors will supply the sewing machines and instruction;, you will complete the lining - ready to sew in the bag when you finish it. Instructors will assist you in starting the knitting, and sewing the lining. Class size limited to 20. Student needs to bring scissors, straight pins, knitting needles (size TBD), tape measure, notepad and pencil, glasses if you need them.

FIBER PREPARATION AND SPINNING WORKSHOP

SPINNING AND KNITTING WORKSHOP

SPINNING AND KNITTING NOVELTY YARNS FOR A SCARF with Nancy Jane Campbell
This workshop requires advanced registration. Registration fee: $50
Registration begins on April 2, 2005.

Sunday, July 31 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Madden Hall, Dixon May Fair Grounds.
CLASSROOM #4A

Boucles, cables, gimps and turkish knots, encasement, frosted, beaded, and feathered. If you think spinning consists of two-ply fine or the "homespun" look is what handspinning is all about, this is the class for you. It's all about making yarns that are structurally strong but have decidedly unusual surfaces. We'll also look at yarns with unusual purposes (haven't you always wanted to make a goat-hair camel's nose ring?) and we'll investigate non-typical spinning materials.

No. of Participants: 15 students. Students should be able to spin a continuous thread and have working relationship with their wheel.

Equipment: Students should bring their wheels with all its parts and extra drive band material. Hand cards/ flicker/ dog brush/ wool combs. Do NOT go out and buy anything if they don't already have it. Instructor has enough to share and then you can decide what suits you best. Bring a range of knitting needles for sampling. We will begin a scarf with the yarn you make!

Supplies: Instructor provides all the spinning materials. Students should bring any problem fibers they have.

PROPER INCREASE AND DECREASE TECHNIQUES WHILE KNITTING with Connie Delaney, of Spin Craft Patterns

This workshops requires a fee and advanced registration. Registration fee: $50
Registration begins on April 2, 2005.
Sunday, July 31 - - Madden Hall, Dixon May Fair Grounds.
CLASSROOM #1

· How to read a knitting pattern, and create functional and pretty increases or decreases for necklines, sleeves, armholes, etc.
· Audience will participate with speaker in translating three simple knitting patterns into homespuneese. We will work with a hat, baby bunting and sweater.
· Level of expertise: Beginner/Intermediate. This is a lecture for those with a basic understanding of knitting.
· Level of brain power: Medium
· Degree of technicality: Medium. We'll work with easy examples.
· Participants should have pencils and paper for notes.

CARING AND HANDLING OF FIBER ANIMALS with Janet Heppler, of Nebo-Rock Textiles
This workshop requires advanced registration. Registration fee: $45
Registration begins on April 2, 2005.

Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Madden Hall, Dixon May Fair Grounds.
CLASSROOM: WOOL SHOW area

In this Hands-On workshop, you will learn how to feed, handle and care for sheep, Angora goats and Angora rabbits. You will actually be handling live animals! You will learn:
· Feeding and care
. Proper housing and fencing
. Necessary tools and implements for animal care
· Restraining animals for grooming, shearing, clipping, dosing medication, etc.
· How to shear,clip or pluck
· How to skirt and separate fleeces
· How to prepare and store your fleeces for spinning, sending to the mill,or showing

Handouts will be provided.
(Please wear shoes, long pants and bring a long sleeved shirt)

WARP SPEED WEAVING, with Robin Lynde, of Meridian Jacobs
Sunday, July 31 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Inside Madden Hall, Dixon May Fair Grounds.

This workshop requires advanced registration. Registration fee: $50

Increase speed, efficiency, and FUN in your weaving. The instructor will and demonstrate lots of techniques for enhancing your weaving enjoyment and skill. You will learn to plan a project, wind warp with a paddle and warp the loom from back-to-front. Weaving with chenille will be discussed and demonstrated. The instructor will help you plan your project and guide you in preparing you warp. Bring your own yarn to use for your warp or purchase from instructor. Instructor will provide handouts

A limited number of warping boards will be available, so preregistration is important. If you can bring your own warping frame it would be helpful. Instructor will provide natural colored roving, but colorful hand dyed roving will be available for purchase if you prefer.

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WORKSHOPS - Application for Registration

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Print and mail this agreement page to: Lambtown Festival, c/o Dana Foss, Fiber 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 $.37 postage.