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Drop-in Spinning, Knitting and Crochet |
The Pavilion |
Free! |
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| 10 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lace Making Demonstration |
Fiber Tent |
Free!
Presenter: The New England Lace Group
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| 10 AM - 12 Noon |
Plying Workshop |
4-H Bldg - Inside |
$10
Presenter: Ashley Flatt
Enhance the strength and texture of your handspun yarns with a wealth of plying techniques and explore the basics of yarn design in this workshop. Covering the basics of twist and crimp, how a variety of different plying techniques can affect your finished yarns and the fabrics made from them, we'll demonstrate and practice a few simple and advanced techniques, from the basic 2-ply to Navajo/Chain plying and Crepe yarns. Bring some spun singles to practice with on either your spindle or wheel! |
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| 10 AM - 12 Noon |
Rug Hooking Demonstration |
Fiber Tent |
Free!
Presenter: Wool & Dyeworks
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10 AM - 11 AM |
2 Color Knitting/Fair Isle Basics |
4H Bldg - Inside |
$5/$10
Presenter: Annie Foley
Learn the secrets to stranded or 2-color knitting, how to hold your yarn in 1 or 2 hands and the importance of color dominance.
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| 11 AM |
Kids Workshop: Kids Learn to Spin |
4H Bldg - Outside |
$5/child
Presenter: Mershele Springstube
With a simple spindle kids will learn how to make their own yarn. |
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| 12 Noon |
Kids Workshop: Kids Learn to Knit |
4H Bldg - Outside |
$5/child
Presenter: Annie Foley
Children will learn the basic knit stitch and a lovely rhyme to keep them going after the workshop.
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| 12 Noon - 1 PM |
Needle Felting Basic |
4H Bldg - Inside |
$5/$5
Presenter: Sara Delaney
Learn to Paint with Wool: This workshop is for complete beginners with no previous needle felting experience. Participants will make a 4x4" coaster.
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| 1 PM - 4 PM |
Drop In Weaving - All Ages |
Exhibit Hall Porch |
Free!
Presenter: Springfield Weavers Guild
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| 1 PM - 3 PM |
Spinning Workshop |
4H Bldg - Inside |
$10
Presenter: Ashley Flagg
Worsted to Woolen: What is the difference between worsted and woolen spinning? Discover how your drafting technique impacts your finished yarns, and how to use them to create yarns that delight. You may bring a spindle with a 3" or 4" whorl or your wheel, Blue Face Leicester wool is recommended.
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| 1 PM |
Kids Workshop: Kool-Aid Dyeing for Kids |
4H Bldg - Outside |
$5/child
Presenter: Jenny Atkins
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| 2 PM - 4 PM |
Natural Dyeing Demonstration |
Pavilion |
Free!
Presenter: Michelle Parrish
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| 2 PM |
Kids Workshop: Felting Treasure Bags for Kids |
4H Bldg - Outside |
$5/child
Presenter: Mershele Springstube
Soapy water and a little bit of elbow grease can turn raw wool into fun treasure bags.
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| 2:30 PM - 4 PM |
Wool Combing Demonstration |
Fiber Tent |
Free!
Presenter: Gina Gearheart
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| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Fleece Skirting Demonstration |
Exhibit Hall |
Free!
Presenter: Barbara Goodchild
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