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~Gemini Fibres Workshop Schedule Spring 2011 ~
5062 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert ON L0G 1M0 1-800-564-9665 geminifibres@interhop.net
All Workshops are held at Gemini Fibres. Registration is limited - Reserve your spot by calling or emailing with your
mastercard or visa. Refunds will be given only in the event of class cancellation.
Bonus: Workshop participants will enjoy a 10% discount on in-stock purchases made the day of the workshop.
Beginning Spindle Spinning Introduction to Spinning Cotton Beginning Spinning on the Wheel
with Wendy Whelan on the Wheel with Wendy Whelan
We live in a modern, high-tech world with Wendy Whelan Begin spinning your own yarn. These
but a growing number of people are Spend the day learning to spin this topics & more will be covered: know
learning the ancient art of spindle amazing fibre. We will explore your wheel, prepare it for spinning;
spinning. Why? Spindle spinning is preparation methods, such as drafting techniques using prepared
affordable, portable & fun, especially preparing cotton bolls, making punis, sliver; controlling twist; a simple hand
when learning on the quality, well- using commercial roving. Different plyback technique for sampling will
balanced Forrester spindles. Wendy drafting styles will be discussed, as be taught, and plying from two
will guide you through the process of well as blending techniques with other bobbins; yarn consistency; making
making yarn & discuss the history of fibres, plying techniques. This skeins, washing & blocking.
spindles. No experience is required. course requires spinning experience. Dates: Saturday, April 9th
Dates: Sunday, April 10th Bring your wheel and the smallest OR Sunday, May 29th
OR Saturday, May 7th whorl you have as well as Cotton or Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Louet extra-fine hand carders if you Bring: Lunch. Spinning wheel,
Bring: Lunch have them. Some carders will be apron, wheel oil, extra bobbins
Fee: $60.00 (plus HST) available for use in class. There will Fee: $60.00 (plus HST)
Materials & use of spindle included. be a small materials fee in addition to Materials included
the course fee. If you don’t have a wheel, let us know
Date: Saturday, May 28th and you can borrow one for the day.
Time: 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Fee: $60.00 (+ HST) Materials extra Spinning Wheel – Beyond the Basics
Bring: Lunch. Spinning wheel, with Wendy Whelan
spindle, carders and other related You can make a continuous thread,
equipment. but you’d like more out of your
Prerequisite: Spinning experience spinning? Spend a day and explore
techniques and tips to make a more
consistent yarn. Learn the skills you
need to make your wheel work for
you. Controlling twist, understanding
“Spin-in” Event grist of yarn, use of the McMorran
Spindling - The Next Level
Come and spend the day spinning and balance and different drafting styles
with Wendy Whelan
chatting with other spinners, sharing and plying techniques will be covered.
If you enjoyed learning to use the
ideas and techniques. There is no Spinning for end use will also be
incredibly productive high whorl
charge to participate but a call to let us addressed. This class is suitable for
spindle, let's take it to the next level.
know you’ll be attending is anyone with some spinning experience
We'll explore how to get more out of
appreciated. Bring your wheel or or as a refresher course.
your spindle spinning, different plying
spindle and other equipment as
techniques, tools available to Date: Saturday, June 18th
desired. Don’t forget a lunch.
spindlers, tips & tricks to expand your Time: 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.
enjoyment of this portable spinning Date: Sunday, June 26th Bring: Lunch. Spinning wheel,
method. Planning a spindle project & Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. carders & related equipment.
working with handpainted commercial Bring: Lunch, & spinning equipment Fee: $60.00 (+ HST) Materials extra
roving will be discussed. High whorl
spindle spinning experience required.
Forrester spindles will be available for
class use, or you may bring your own Kromski
high whorl spindle to use. Fantasia Wheel
Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Bring: Lunch. Spindle & equipment.
Fee: $60.00 (+ HST)
Materials included See over for more
Prerequisite: Spindling experience workshops…..
Carding, Combing & Colour Introduction to Wet-Felting
with Wendy Whelan with Jane Altobelli
Spend a day learning the proper use of Learn the basics of wet-felting while
handcarders and handheld combs creating an ornamental cuff and a
while you create a 12-step colour unique tapestry which can later be
wheel. We’ll explore colour blending embellished or hand or machine
using 3 primary colours of Corriedale embroidered and beaded. The cuff will
Top. Correct carding & combing be made in the morning to teach you
techniques will add dimension to your the basics of wet felting and in the
spinning while you gain experience in afternoon we will tackle a small
how colours interact. Use your tapestry using the skills learned in the
imagination to build your own fibre morning. Felt comes to life when it is
colour palette without the use of dyes. embellished with embroidery thread
If you have carders and/or mini combs and glass beads. The tapestry does not Enjoy a day at Gemini Fibres in a
bring them with you. There will be have to be a "picture", just colours and beautiful rural setting while
some equipment available for class shapes that appeal to you. Felt is an expanding your knowledge.
use. Some spinning experience would exciting medium to work with and you
be helpful, but this is primarily a fibre will discover that it has no limits for Gemini Fibres is located at 5062
preparation class. Students will have a your creativity. Mount Albert Road just outside of
choice of warm (painters) or cool the town of Mount Albert.
(printers) palette in which to work. Date: Sunday, June 5th
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm First driveway west of Highway #48
Dates: Sunday, March 27th Bring: Lunch, large fancy button, on Mount Albert Road (York Road
OR Saturday, June 4th glass beads, photographs for #13) / north/east of Newmarket.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. inspiration, two large towels
Bring: hand carders and/or combs (if and a hand towel NOTE: Stuff happens and
have), Lunch Fee: $60.00(+HST) Materials extra things change. We know that
Fee: $60.00(+HST) Materials extra
many customers travel a
distance to visit our shop. If
you’re planning a “road trip”
outside of our regular Monday
to Thursday Shop Hours, please
call to be sure we will be here
for you. Thanks!
