Workshops and Classes

WORKSHOPS

Guild Workshops are usually held at the Northminster Presbyterian Church. Workshops are offered first to Guild members and avaliable to members of other Guilds on a space available basis.

The workshop fee is payable at the time of registration. Fees are refundable up to 30 days before a class or if the class is canceled. Fees will be refunded within the 30 day period before a class if there is a waiting list and/or someone can fill the vacancy.

Contact Barbara Cabrol sbcabrol@earthlink.net for more information on any of the workshops or to sign up for registration.

GUILD WORKSHOPS 2007 - 2008

October 24 - 25, 2007: "Weaving that Sings" with Nadine Sanders, the Singing Weaver.
Designed for beginning through advanced weavers, this class is great for spinners to showcase their yarns. A 4-H loom in good working order and the ability to warp the loom and weave plain weave is necesaary. (Beginners will have advanced guild help available).
The Theo Moorman technique allows designs to be "painted" on the surface with inlay yarns. Learn to apply this technique for wall hangings as well as clothing possibilities and other imaginative uses. Two different threadings achieve cloth to put on, lay down, or hang up.
For newer weavers, the workshop will also include winding warps with a warping paddle and learning foundation weaving techniques. Special attention is given to a great variety of materials appropriate for the technique. Designing for this weave structure will be covered as samples are woven for future projects. Student warps will be prepared by Nadine in several different colors and materials so you can see the endless variations.
Workshop location is the Northminster Presbyterian Church and will run from 9 to 4 on each day.
Registration is now open. Workshop cost is $50 and material fee is $20.

December 5 & 6 2007: "Freestyle Spinning" presented by Lexi Boeger. Learn Lexi's techniques for creating beautiful and unique handspun yarns. Bring your wool and your own add-in's to create your own unique yarns. A compoete list of workshop supplies will be provided later.
Workshop location is the Northminster Presbyterian Church and will run from 9 to 4 on each day.
Registration is now open. Workshop cost is $125.

CLASSES

Meridian Road Studio Classes - Robin Lynde

7811 N. Meridaian Rd., Vacaville CA 95688

Phone: (707) 678-5750
Website: www.meridianjacobs.com
E-mail: rlynde@onramp113.org
Classes in spinning, weaving and dyeing. BYOP (bring your own project) and Open Studio where you can spend the evening spinning, kniting and visiting at the studio. Call or email for class schedule, Open Studio dates and other special events. The website also has information on Shear Delight.

Elegant Goat Ranch - Bert Borow

11525 Dry Creek Rd., Auburn CA 95602

Phone: (530) 823-2433
E-mail: bernie@quiknet.com
Classes in basketry, spinning, weaving and Navajo weaving. For basketry classes, contact Bert Borow at the number and email above. For spinning and weaving classes, contact Monique Anglin at (916) 791-1032. For Navajo weaving, call Marilyn Greaves at (916) 961-0477. Bert also has a "Hangin' Out Day" the first Sunday of each month from 1 - 4 pm. Bring your spinning, knitting, Navajo weaving project or your current project and join the group for a fun afternoon.

West Valley Alpacas - Pat Meade

19190 Road 87B, Esparto, CA 95627

Phone: (530)-662-8630
Website: www.westvalleyalpacas.com
E-mail: mail@westvalleyalpacas.com
Classes in weaving, spinning and knitting. Check out the alpacas, fiber gallery, ranch store, classes and other events on the website. "Come to our informal Sit and Spin sessions." Call or email for more information or class schedule.

Spin Web - Jean Franklin

1361 Easy Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Phone: (916) 939-1864
E-mail: kbzspinweb@lanset.com
Classes in spinning and weaving. Annual sheep shearing event on Saturday, 3/8/03!

Lofty Lou's - Lou Andersen

585 Main St., Placerville CA 95709

Phone: (530) 642-2270
Website: www.e-knit.com
E-mail: spinning@weaving.biz
Classes in spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet and soap making. Mittvolk is still happening, an evening to get together to knit or crochet and is the first Wednesday of each month at 5 pm. Check out Lou's website for information, a class schedule and map to her shop.

Rumpelstiltskin - Linda Urquhart

1021 R Street, Sacramento CA 95814

Phone: (916) 442-9225
Classes in spinning, weaving and crochet. On the second Sunday of each month bring a project to the Sip and Knit and enjoy tea while visiting with old and new friends. Call or visit the shop to confirm dates and receive a class schedule.

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