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Ewe to Yarn 2022

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on May 2, 2022 by WebAdminJune 19, 2022

Most people think of yarn as the raw material for a knitting, crochet, weaving or needlework project, but it’s really a finished product!

  • Beginning or end(ish)?
  • Raw fleece
  • Dirty and scoured wool
  • Dyeing
  • Fiber prep tools
  • Wheel spinning

We invite you to consider our 2022 Ewe to Yarn series of classes that starts at the beginning.  Well, actually, the VERY beginning is at lambing time, but we’re going to skip over the critical animal husbandry part of the equation and start with the shorn fleece.

Four experienced instructors will take you through the entire process, starting with skirting and washing a fleece and dyeing the wool, through fiber preparation options to learning to use a spinning wheel and honing your skills with some different spinning techniques.  These sessions will give even total beginners the experience and confidence to continue on their own, with a solid grounding in the basics plus some extra knowledge and hands-on experience!

Attend all classes in the series, or pick and choose whichever ones interest you.  Materials and equipment are provided in most sessions, but check the details on each page for items you might need to bring. No special preparation is necessary, and you may even be able to borrow a spinning wheel if you don’t have one of your own!

Pre-registration is required; see each page for specific information.

  • Skirting & Scouring Fleece – Sharon Barnes, Saturday, May 21 (morning)
  • Fleece Dyeing – Paula Smith & Ernie Kind, Saturday, May 21 (afternoon)
  • First Steps in Fiber Prep – Sharon  Barnes, Saturday, June 11 (morning)
  • Fiber Prep: Playing With Color – Sharon  Barnes, Saturday, June 11 (afternoon)
  • Beginning Wheel Spinning – Pat Doherty, Saturdays, July 9, 16 & 23 (11 am – 4 pm)

What better way to expand your experience than by learning a fulfilling and creative new (and ancient) skill?

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Testing the Waters: In-Person Class

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on April 14, 2021 by WebAdminApril 14, 2021

The pandemic slowed us all down, but it’s not stopping us! 

We are offering our first in-person-together class in May – Beginning Wheel Spinning.  It spans three Saturdays, and you can either bring your own wheel or borrow one for the duration of the class.

Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot – just complete the online form at the link above.

Creating your own yarn on a spinning wheel is magical – once you get past the first part. That’s kind of like riding a bike. It seems impossible at first, but when it clicks, Woo Hoo!!

The biggest decision may be whether to make something with your unique yarns, or just keep them for petting purposes.

We plan to add more in-person classes soon – if you have any requests, please let us know!

When you learn to spin, a whole new world of texture, color and fibers opens up. You’ll find yourself pondering the qualities of different wools, silk, cotton and other fibers, plus thinking about the infinite possibilities of color blends!

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Tip Toes

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on October 29, 2020 by webadminOctober 29, 2020

We’re cautiously dipping our toes back in the water with a sock dyeing event on Saturday, November 7th! We will observe cleaning, masking and social distancing precautions. Drop in at your convenience between 1 – 5 pm to dye soft … Continue reading →

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6:30 pm Weaving
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Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6-week floor loom weaving class beginning January 23, includes independent projects. Continue reading →
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10:00 am February 2023 Guild Meeting
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Program: Spinning Japanese mulberry paper, presented by Chris Brown.  Learn about this technique, then give it a try yourself! Join or renew your membership in person at the meeting, or online at https://wichitaweavers.prairiefibers.org/join-now/ Continue reading →
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1:00 pm Beginning Drop Spindle
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Beginning Drop Spindle
Dip your toe in the world of spinning your own yarn in this low-cost, no-risk spindle class!  Details Continue reading →
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6:30 pm Weaving
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6-week floor loom weaving class beginning January 23, includes independent projects. Continue reading →
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