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ETSY Shop
Fiber Classes
Beginning Spinning – January
In this class, you will learn the characteristics of wool and mohair spinning fibers. You will also learn the ways that fibers are prepared for spinning and the characteristics of each, including roving, batts, and top. You will begin to spin both wool and mohair and leave with the skill to make yarn. You do not need your own wheel for this class. There will be several different spinning wheels to try.
The cost is $50 per person, which includes fiber to spin, handouts and light refreshment.
Beginning Dyeing –February
This class is tailored for your needs. You will learn to dye yarn, fleece/roving or felt. You will learn how to make stock solutions and then use those solutions to dye yarn, fleece or fabric.
The cost is $100 per person, which includes dyes, handouts and light refreshment.
Fecal Class –March
How do you sustain a healthy herd? By performing fecal tests weekly. In this hands on class, you will learn how to do your own fecal analysis. You will bring samples from your ruminants, and we will inspect them under microscopes to see what parasites are bothering your animals. You will also learn about the best practices in keeping a herd healthy.
The cost is $60 per family, which includes handouts, materials and light refreshments.
Pruning Class TBD
In this hands-on class, we will look at the pruning cuts made in the winter, assess the condition of the tree and trim up the trees and thin the fruit. Tony Murdock, Master Gardener and owner of Fine Pruning in Frederick, will also give us information on the pests and diseases that may be running rampant inyour orchard.
The cost is $50 per person or $85 per family.
| Pruning Class 6/12/11 |
Beginning Weaving — Private Lessons
In this series of classes you will plan and weave a sampler of 4 harness weave structures and a finished scarf made of either cotton or wool. The cost is $20 per hour. Most students complete a project with 3 hours of instruction and individual weaving time. Please call or email if you would love to learn how to weave.
If you are interested in any of these classes, please email me for availability and pricing.
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