Artistic Yarn workshop

This workshop will introduce you to spinning an artistic yarn.
Be sure to read all the information below.

Duration of the class: 2 hours
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to
spin a textured yarn;
incorporate different materials into the yarn;
use different twisting techniques.

Prerequisite skills

● experience spinning on a spinning wheel
● experience spinning with the large bobbins on your spinning wheel
● experience in twisting

Material to be paid to the instructor

To be paid on site: $25 starter kit to be paid to Marie-Pierre. This kit includes a 100gr. braid and yarn for decoration during the twisting

Materials to bring

● spinning wheel
● 2 jumbo bobbins with the pinning device
● lazy kate
● a niddy noddy
● Your fiber (in case you have time to spin all the yarn in the kit and still have time to practice
● comfortable shoes or socks

 

Your instructor

Marie-Pierre Chabot
	SThe story of my roots, native of Bolivia. I have always been animated by music, dance and all the cultural richness of this world. My love and passion for raw fiber, dyeing, wool and textiles is in my DNA. Today, it is a great pleasure for me to share with you the fruit of my inspiration.

The location

The spinning class will take place at Tisse et File, 571 Boul. St-Jean-Baptiste in Mercier.

The class

The class will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. (Ideally arrive 20 minutes before the beginning of the class for the preparation)

Languages of instruction

Although the language of instruction will be French by default, translation is possible.
Number of participants
A minimum of 5 registrations and a maximum of 8 people are expected for the course to run smoothly.


Photo Credit : Mapi Créations