April 17, 2014
Hello, Spinners,
Is your spinning “like
a brick wall with a few bricks missing”?
That’s what an enthusiastic participant in Linda Raven’s first
class said about her spinning before taking Spinning
Beyond the Basics earlier
this year.
Due
to popular demand, Linda has agreed to teach
Spinning
Beyond the Basics
again this spring. In this 10 hour course, you’ll find an
opportunity to extend your spinning knowledge and skills.
A
limited number of 6 participants can attend, so plan early to attend.
Dates:
Wed. May 28, Wed. June 4, Sat. June 7 and Wed. June 11.
Location:
Guild loft, Qualicum train station
What
you’ll learn:
- A Brief History of Spinning
- Towards Understanding Your Wheel
- Classic Spinning Methods: worsted, semi-worsted, woollen, semi-woolen
- Fibre Preparations for the above techniques
- Finishing techniques for the methods above
- Plying tips and techniques: 2 ply, 3 ply, Navajo ply, cabled yarn
Cost:
QWSG members: $45 for four sessions plus $20 for materials.
Total: $65
Non-members:
$65 for four sessions plus $20 for materials. Total: $85
How
to register:
1.
Contact either Linda Raven at lraven49@shaw.ca or call 778-424-1001
or Jackie Worboys at jworboys@shaw.ca or call 250-752-5568 to confirm
your attendance and provide contact information.
2.
Mail or drop a cheque payable to QWSG for either $65 (QWSG members)
or $85 (non-members) to Jackie Worboys as soon as possible to
guarantee your spot.
3.
Pass the word. Invite your friends, and come for a unique learning
experience. We look forward to seeing you.
5.
Cancellation policy:
If you cannot attend, find someone to take your place. Your money
cannot be refunded after May
15th unless the
workshop is cancelled.
Coming
Soon:
Step
into the World of Silk,
a one day workshop
with
Linda Raven in the autumn of 2014!
Stay
tuned.
Jackie
Worboys, 754 Kensington Place, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2K3
jworboys@shaw.ca 250-752-5568
Spinning
Beyond the Basics 2 April 17, 2014
