Summertime greetings from the Fiber Garden! It's the unofficial beginning of summer and the warm weather signals the start of fiber pursuits in the o
Summertime greetings from the Fiber Garden!
It's the unofficial beginning of summer and the warm weather signals the start of fiber pursuits in the outdoors on porches and decks, at the lakeshore and summer cottages! It also means lots of fiber travels!
Keep up to date on everything happening at the Fiber Garden. I look forward to sharing a fiber adventure with you in the coming months!
Join me at The Clearing Folk School in beautiful Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin on June 5-11 for a peaceful week of beginning spinning and dyeing! There is still a couple of spaces remaining in the class and...there's some GREAT news! Scholarships are still available in the amount of $492.50 each for two students! Wow! If cost has been a deterrent from participating in this class at The Clearing, it just became MUCH more affordable! The Clearing is a residential folk school and tuition includes comfortable lodging, three delicious meals a day, and class instruction. Class materials fees are extra. For information on the class and registration information visit the The Clearing website. If you'd like to inquire about scholarship funds please call The Clearing at 920-854-4088. (Tell them I sent you!)
Class Registration for Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Opening SOON!
The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival now has their amazing Wonders of Wool classes posted on their website! The site says that registration will open on June 1. If you are one of the many people who have been trying unsuccessfully to get into my Beginning Spinning class, keep checking the festival website for registrations to open. Don't wait until you receive the catalog in the mail! Likewise if you know of others who have been interested in the class, share this information with them. The festival will have a full day of classes on Thursday this year and I will be teaching beginning spinning all four days! Come and join me!! There are LOTS of other great classes being offered also. Be sure and check out all of the learning opportunities and register soon so you don't miss out!
Upcoming Workshops at the Fiber Garden and on the Road!
Please email Deb if you are interested in either of these items and she will forward contact information of the owner.
Timbertop Chair Spinning Wheel. One owner, lovingly used, excellent condition. Wheel was handmade in England out of beautiful Oak. It is an accelerating wheel that excels in medium and fine yarns but can be used to create a heavier yarn also. There is excellent control of tension and speed. All parts are original, the leather laces and drive band are all in excellent condition. This model comes with a mother of all and maidens for each side (sometimes called a teaching wheel or gossip wheel) making it very versatile, 4 bobbins, and the threading hook which stores right in the frame for easy access. The original Timbertop nameplate is still attached. Overall size is 20” x 18” x 34” high. Orifice size 3/8”, Orifice Height is approx 28”. Located in Stevens Point. Asking $1,200.
Baby Wolf 4 Now 4 Later Loom. Includes wheels, shuttles, miscellaneous yarns and more. This loom has limited use. The package being offered would retail at about $2400. Located in Duluth MN. Asking $1,400.
There are only seven spaces remaining for the fall retreat! If you are planning to attend this retreat, please register ASAP. This is a "don't miss" event! Please note that registrations are also open for the spring (April) and Fall (October) 2017 retreats. You can visit the respective calendar pages on the website to register.
At the request of participants in the spring retreat, there are now options to attend for up to four nights! Imagine...all that time just to spin (and eat, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings) with like-minded fiber friends!
Retreats are the perfect follow-up for those who have recently learned to spin and need dedicated time in a supportive environment to gain confidence in spinning. And they are perfect for experienced spinners to progress on their projects or experiment with some new techniques. And did I mention the great food?? You'll leave the retreat renewed, motivated and re-energized!
Travel Opportunities
The time to reserve your space on these upcoming adventures is NOW! I have promotional postcards available. If you have fiber guilds, local shops, or other fiber circles, I'd be happy to send you postcards to distribute. Just email me and let me know how many you would like and the address to send them.
▪ Great Britain Sheep to Shawl Tour. June 16-27, 2017.
Exploring the wool industry from farm to finished product throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Optional five night tour extension exploring Scotland! Learn more about this tour by participating in one of our upcoming webinars. See dates in the events schedule above.
▪ Hand Spinner's Alaska Cruise. August 6-13, 2017. Round-trip from Seattle. Enjoy an amazing scenic voyage through Alaska's inside passage. Three days of on-board spinning workshops. Optional three night post cruise fiber arts tour of Seattle and the surrounding area.
It is vitally important that if you are interested in participating in either of these trips that you reserve your space soon! Email Deb if you have questions.
Let's explore the fiber WORLD together!
Enjoy these late days of spring and early days of summer. And don't forget to enjoy time with your fibers! I am always grateful for your support of the Fiber Garden!
