Please note: Due to my computer crash, I had to start with an older version of the FAQ. Please scrutinize your listing carefully, and let me know if there need to be any changes. If appropriate, I will post a revised FAQ.
Below is the Workshop FAQ. New items, or items which have been updated since the last posting are highlighted using *** on either side of the date/location heading. (Remember: You can search for *** to find new entries.) At the bottom is a section with a list of workshop locations. If you have any items you would like added to the FAQ, please send the information (subject, date, place, teacher, basic cost and contact person) to me, Holly Shaltz, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please keep each listing to 10 lines or less. Otherwise I will have to edit, and you may lose something important to you. The FAQ is updated on the first of every month. All inquiries about workshops should be sent to the contact person. I have posted all the information I have. NEW AND UPDATED THIS EDITION: -- Workshops, New Zealand, July Special Events by date then state July 26th, 2003, 17th Annual Lambtown, Dixon, California FREE admission! The festival returns to the May Fair grounds on Saturday, July 26th, 2003, from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Craft and fiber booths, classes, competitions, animal exhibits and, as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This year's live entertainment will feature music and performances from many cultures including Basque, Spanish, Greek, Scottish, Peruvian and American Country. <http://www.lambtown.com/info.html> ***July 26th-27th, 2003, Workshops, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand - Handweavers and Spinners Guild have the following workshops in the pipeline. Beginner Weaving Saturday July 26/27th - 9.30am - 3pm. "Kickstart" Weaving workshop August 23rd - 9.30am - 3pm, this workshop is for people who have been to a beginner class but are unsure how to plan a project and actually get going. You will need a loom for both classes, although one can be borrowed. Contact Cathy <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [note I'm only the contact - Dorothy is the Education officer] Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, 2003, 15th Annual Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, Vermont Champlain Valley Exposition Fair Grounds Essex Junction, Vermont. Sheep, Llamas, Alpacas, Angora Goats and Rabbits, spinning, shearing, sheep dog herding demonstrations. Vendors, workshops, contests. 10-5 Saturday, 10-4 Sunday Contact: Kat Smith 802 446-3325 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <http://www.vermontsheep.org> Saturday, October 18, 2003; Oregon Celia Quinn Workshop: Spinning to a Specification. Learn to monitor the diameter and twist of your yarn in simple ways to develop greater consistancy. Practice expanding your skills by spinning yards of widely different sizes and twists. Topics covered include making a successful singles warp yarn, a balanced 2 ply yarn, gossamer yarn, and spinning for a specific knitting gauge. We will also discuss acceptable margins of error between skeins for the same project. Sunday-Monday, October 19-20, 2003; Oregon. Workshop with Celia Quin: Silk, Silk, Silk. Immerse yourself in luxurious silk as we spin many forms of the fiber: smooth and lustrous top, exotic blends, long caps, hankies, textured carded silks, and the very short silk noil. Learn to expand cocoons to make squares (Mawata). Dye your own caps & hankies for different color effects. Experience the wonder of reeling a sheer thread from cocoons. Celia will also speak on fiber properties, sericulture, care of silk, and spider silk. Note: Both workshops: Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Roseburg, Oregon. Contact: Susan Schrandt for further information, 541 459 5739, or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> By Appointment listings by State By Appointment; California Spinning classes are available at Carol Todd's studio (San Luis Obispo county, CA) on a one-to-one basis. The cost is $10/hour. How to prepare wool for spinning, the spinning process, and how to set the spin are covered. Materials are included in the price of the class. Weaving classes are available at Carol Todd's studio (San Luis Obispo county, CA) on a one-to-one basis. The cost is $75 for a 2-day class, where you will learn how to calculate the yarns needed for a project, how to prepare a warp, set up a loom, read a draft, and the weaving process itself. Materials are included in the price of the class. For more information contact Carol at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Spinning classes at Randy Chelsey's studio in Davenport, CA. This is on the central coast of California one hour south of San Francisco, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz. I've taught spinning for 20 years. You decide what you want to learn and I'll work up a lesson plan for you. The cost of a private class is $30/hr. Contact Randy at 831-423-5751. email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Website in progress is <http://www.arachnespins.com>. By Appointment; Michigan Spinning, dyeing, knitting, weaving lessons by fiberist Holly Shaltz; private or small group instruction; overnights available. Located on a small farm in the rolling, wooded hills of northwest lower Michigan, within an easy drive of Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix, swimming, golfing, boating, and other great non-fiber activities for the rest of the family. Studio site: <http://www.hjsstudio.com>, farm site: <http://www.shaltzfarm.com>. Email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more information. By Appointment; New Jersey Edie Van Valkenburg, Joy Farm. Edie has been teaching spinning for 10 years and breeding Jacob and handspinning flock plus Angora Goats for 20 years. You can reach us at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. By Appointment; Vermont Hand spinning lessons and weaving on a triangle loom, private lessons by appointment by Bunny Macaulay, BA Fine Art, Whitingham VT. Please email me: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and be sure to include your name, email & phone & so I can contact you to schedule a lesson. We also offer our VT Maple Triangle Looms, Spinning Equipment, Ewenique Creations. By Appointment; Virginia Beginning Spinning. $30 per private session. Hunt Country Yarns, Middleburg, VA. Phone 540-687-5129. E-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Continuing Events by State California - Once a Month Spin-In one Sunday afternoon a month in Davenport at Randy Chelsey's house. Bring your spinning, knitting, crochet, whatever. Here's your chance to spend an entire afternoon doing nothing but what you love best in like company. I'll put on the teapot, you bring the cookies. The date changes, so call Randy at 831-423-5751 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for next date. California - Once a Month Fresno Weavers and Spinners Guild, second Saturday of the month, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Contact Barb Hix <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Sande Francis <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> California - Once a Month San Diego Knitting Guild, fourth Monday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Eastview Country Club Comunity Room, Rancho Berbardo section of San Diego, CA. For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month Serendipity Spinners, San Jose, California. We meet from 10.00 am to 4.00pm every third Saturday of the month, usually under the trees unless the weather is inclement. Then we meet in the Hotel. Our meetings are in the Historical Museum of San Jose. All fiber pursuits welcome. It is usually quiet and peaceful. Children are welcome. Bring a lunch or be prepared to buy one. All fiber pursuits welcome. More information - call Chris Wallace at 408/264-8569 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> California - Once a Month Lunatic Fringe, third Monday of the month, 5-9 p.m., potluck, Common Threads, Encinitas, CA (north of San Diego). For more information, contact email to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month North Coast Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m., La Colonia Community Center, Solana Beach, CA (just north of San Diego). For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> California - Once a Month Knit Together, second Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All fiber pursuits welcome. Until further notice we are meeting in the northwest corner of Balboa Park, 6th and Upas, San Diego CA. For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Florida - Once a Month Intercoastal Weavers, first Monday of the month, 9:30 a.m. We meet at Police Station, West Palm Beach, FL. (Okeechobee exit off I-95 past Performing Arts Center and Amtrak station to Rosemary and Clematis.) Hands-on workshops every meeting. No charge except workshop costs if participating. E-mail <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for workshop details. Massachusetts - Once a Month Parallel Plyers meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 pm to 9 pm, mostly spinning. Location: WEBS, Northampton MA. Contact: Diane Roeder <http://www.fiberfrolic.com > Michigan - Once a Month Heritage Spinning and Weaving, Lake Orion, 47 E. Flint Street (3 blocks east of M-24)), <http://www.heritagespinning.com>, 248-693-3690: -- Girls Nite In, first Friday of the month, September through June, 7 to 10 pm. An informal working session. Bring any project you are working on (spinning, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) Skill levels: All. Equipment: Whatever you need to work on your project! Cost: $10 per night (no charge with $50 purchase). Advanced reservations requested, but not required. -- Knit Nite, third Friday of the month, September through June, 7 to 10 pm. Skill levels: All. Equipment: Whatever you need to work on your project! Cost: $10 per night (no charge with $50 purchase). Advanced reservations requested, but not required. -- Sock Support Group, third Saturday of the month, September through June, 10 am. to noon. Led by Joan Sheridan. Cost: $10 per session. Michigan - Once a Month 9am to Noon, second Saturday of the month. Hosted by Yvonne Uhliahuk at her Mt. Bruce Station <http://www.sheepstuff.com>, we sit and spin or knit in the Farm Wool Shop during the winter and under the shade trees in the summer. A truly delightful way to connect with fellow spinners and knitters. Skill levels: all. No fee to participate. No reservations required. Also 248/693-3690; <http://www.heritagespinning.com> Michigan - Once a Month Far Flung Fiber Artists (spinning, knitting) and Lake Charlevoix Area Weavers Guild (weaving) meet monthly in NW lower Michigan. Call Holly 231 582 3206 or email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more info. Oregon - Once a Month Mac Spinners - Yamhill County, Oregon. Open to all interested spinners. An informal time to spin and enjoy the company of other spinners. Meeting the second Monday evening of the month at Robin and Russ Handweavers, from 7 to 9 PM. Also, the second Tuesday of the month in Sheridan from 10 until Noon. For more information contact Carol at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Or Belinda at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oregon - Once a Month Klamath Spinners and Weavers Guild, second Tuesday of the month, 10am -noon, excepting July & August. Credit Union Building, 3737 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, OR. For more information, contact Karla Lockwood 541-545-6263. Oregon - Once a Month Northwest Regional Spinner's Assn., Area 6065, Southern Branch, second Saturday of the month, 10am - noon. Klamath County Library, children's section. Come and spin! For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 541-783-2827. Texas - Once a Month Heart of Texas Spinners and Weavers Guild, second Monday of the month, 7-9 pm Waco area. This meeting we usually have a planned program. Contact BJ Heeke at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for specifics. Texas - Once a Month Heart of Texas Spinners and Weavers Guild, fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9 pm Study Room at the RB Hoover Library, Waco, TX This is our 'knitting' night, i.e., no planned program. Contact BJ Heeke at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more information. Vermont - Once a Month The River Spinners Guild meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm at the Brattleboro Savings and Loan in Brattleboro, Vermont. Membership in the guild is $20 per year. For information on the guild, folks can email me at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Workshop Locations by Location The Academy of Spinsters The Academy of Spinsters. We are located in the small town of Encampment, Wyoming. The town is located in a high (7400') mountain valley. The school offers classes in Spinning, Dyeing, and Fleeceweaving. Carol Lee is the owner and instructor, teaching fiber crafts for the past 28 years. Lodging and all material provided in a daily fee of $40. per person. We are available for groups up to 30 persons, with discounted rates applying. Ms. Lee is also available for Workshops, Seminars and SuperSeminars. Contact: Box 731, Encampment, Wyo., 82325 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Come on out for a WOOLY WEEKEND or a FIBER VACATION. Classes and Workshops are available also. The Boll Weaver Boll Weaver is located in Northern California in the coastal town of Eureka. Owner Crystal Dobbs has been spinning, knitting, dyeing and weaving for over 25 years and loves to share her experience and knowledge. You'll always leaves her classes with all questions answered and the skills to continue on your own. Available at Boll Weaver are classes in beginning knitting and crocheting. Contact Crystal Dobbs via private email at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 707-443-8145 M_F 11-6 or SAT 10-4 Pacific Time. Creative Hands Workshops Creative Hands in Connecticut has workshops almost every weekend ranging from pottery, knitting, spinning, rug hooking and more to be added. For a schedule, email Janet Lynn at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Hillcreek Fiber Studio Hillcreek Fiber Studio, 7001 Hillcreek Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Phone 1-800-874-9328 (TRI-WEAV); web <http://www.hillcreekfiberstudio.com>. For further info contact Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser, owner/instructor, MA in Textiles and 20+ years of fiber experience <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Weekend and longer classes offered throughout the year in spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving of various forms, including four and more-shaft weaving, tartans, Navajo, Triangle weaving, knitting and more. Hot lunches provided. Bed & breakfast and airport shuttle from St.Louis and Kansas City. Equipment available for rent. All materials, supplies and books are available through HFS. Hope Hill Farm 36 Little Mingo Rd.; Finleyville, PA 15332; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Classes in spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, weaving, and felting. Contact us for the current class schedule. We are 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Knit Wit Shop Knitting Retreats All retreats held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. For more information, contact Knit Wit Shop, Byron St., Smethport, PA. 16749 or e-mail <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Northwest Handspun Yarns Classes for small groups (2-5 individuals) held in Lynden or Bellingham, WA. All materials, equipment, patterns, and handouts provided. Classes include Spinning on a Wheel ($50), Spindle Spinning ($12), Beginning Knitting ($40), Knitting Socks ($30), Spinning Exotic Fibers ($35). Contact Nancy via e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 360-398-1402 for scheduling information. Webs All courses and workshops meet at Webs, Service Center Rd., P.O. Box 147, Northampton, MA 01061. There is a fee for all courses and workshops and advance registration is required. A course brochure is available. Phone: 413/584-2225; 800/FOR-WEBS; FAX 413/584-1603; email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Woodland Woolworks Woodland Woolworks is located about 35 miles southwest of Portland, Oregon, in the center of Oregon's Wine Country. Woodland Woolworks is a retail store and mail order supplier of yarns, fibers, books, videos, tools, equipment and classes. We help knitters, spinners, weavers and felters enjoy their craft! We're now on the web with a full-service website: <http://woodlandwoolworks.com> To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
