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TAUGHT BY Joan Ruane

Spinning Hemp, Fast and Fun!

Offered twice, half day
Tuesday, April 19th — 9-noon
Wednesday, April 20th — 9-noon

This class is fast and fun class that opens up a new world to many spinners. Hemp is a strong bast fiber (coming from the stem of a plant) and a cellulose fiber which means it has to be treated and spun differently than protein fibers.

This class explores hemp with a couple different methods of spinning this fascinating fiber into usable yarns.  We’ll talk about dyeing bast fibers as well as how to finish and store them.

Materials Fee: $20

Level: you must know how to spin a yarn and use your wheel

STUDENTS SHOULD BRING

  • Spinning wheel in good working order
  • Lazy kate with 3 clean bobbins
  • Niddy noddy
  • Small bowl or cup for water

Optional: ball winder and a couple toilet roll cores

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