| 231 S Elm Street Greensboro NC 27401 1-336-370-1233 |
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Class policies: 1. There are no refunds for class fees unless we have to cancel. We
will attempt to reschedule and classes that are canceled. If a class is unable to meet
due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule for a similar time. 2. If you are
not satisfied with any class that you take at Gate City Yarns, we hope that you will let
Tina know ASAP! 3. Payment must be received before your place is held in are filled.
4. We will allow you to substitute someone in your place is you are unable to make a
class. Substitutions can only be made for the entire series of classes. 5. Instructors do
not make administrative policy for Gate City Yarns any such questions should be
addressed to Tina.
will attempt to reschedule and classes that are canceled. If a class is unable to meet
due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule for a similar time. 2. If you are
not satisfied with any class that you take at Gate City Yarns, we hope that you will let
Tina know ASAP! 3. Payment must be received before your place is held in are filled.
4. We will allow you to substitute someone in your place is you are unable to make a
class. Substitutions can only be made for the entire series of classes. 5. Instructors do
not make administrative policy for Gate City Yarns any such questions should be
addressed to Tina.
| Spinning, Weaving, Felting, and Dyeing |
| Intro to Spinning Wheel Instructor: Tina Feir This class teaches all that you need to make yarn using a spinning wheel. The class starts with understanding your structure finishing up with spinning yarn using a worsted and semi- worsted method. All materials included with class price. Spinning wheels are available for rent on a weekly basis so you do NOT have to own a spinning wheel to take this class! Spinning wheel are provided with class. They are available for rent for practice at home! We will arrange a class that works for your schedule just let us know you are interested! |
Classes
| Intro to Hand Spinning Instructor: Tina Feir This is a great way to get a taste of hand spinning without going all in. The discussion of fiber types is valuable to any fiber artist. Roving and spindle are included with the class fee! Class Dates: New dates will be in Feb/ March of 2012. Tina will be having hand surgery in January Cost: $25 (materials and spindle included) |
| Please see Gate City Yarns Class policy at the bottom of the page. |
| INTRO TO RH WEAVING Instructor: Timmie Ballard Learn to warp, dress, tie on, plain weave and fringing to finish your piece. Also use of lift sticks and hemstitching will be demonstrated. Tools needed: calculator & scissors. Class dates: Saturday March 3rd and 10th 1:00 to 4:00 PM Cost: $65 Looms are available to use with class for no charge; however there is a $20 rental if you would like to take the loom home between classes. You may used your own loom, but it must be dropped off by Wednesday 2/29 |
| Third Saturday Felting Classes Instructor: Victoria Clegg Felting is one of the most amazing processes in the art world. Watch the fiber transform, shape and blossom into something entirely different from its original state. We make felting a creative experience that will inspire many projects to come! All of these classes are easy enough for beginners, yet engaging enough to be taken multiple times with infinite possibilities. Please note that felting classes require the ability to stand for long periods of time. Vessels, Bowls and Vases Oh My! Saturday, January 21, 201 Time: 10a-5p If you like working with ceramics, this is a neat class to learn to work with fibers in a similar way. Create textures, layers and unique vase shapes with the fiber. Bring 2-3 towels with you and a plastic bag for transporting your item home. Wet Felted Tote Bag Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time: 10a-5p We’ll form layers and with water, soap and rolling to create a bag. Then we’ll add all kinds of great embellishments and designs. The result will be a bag as beautiful as it is practical. Bring 2-3 towels with you and a plastic bag for transporting your item home. Nuno Felted Scarf Saturday, March 17, 2012 Time: 10a-5p We’ll choose from beautiful hand dyed silk, choose our fibers and have fun. This class is a wet felting process that is a fun exercise for creativity and the body! Bring 2-3 towels with you and a plastic bag for transporting your item home. Bird Pod Saturday, April 21, 201 Time: 10a-5p Participants will create solid felted form sculpture with various dimensional surface design elements. We will discuss, plan, construct, and felt. Students should come prepared with several images of inspiring 3 dimensional form, and a sense of adventure. Landscape Painting Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 10a-5p Using wool fiber, Victoria will guide participants in creating beautiful felted landscapes. Participants will bring images of landscapes that they have either taken themselves, or borrowed from another source. These images will be used as a source of inspiration for laying out a loose composition composed of wool fibers. The fibers will then be wet felted using traditional nomadic techniques to create a "canvas". Bring 2-3 towels with you and a plastic bag for transporting your item home. Cost: $85 materials are billed separately and can vary based on personal tastes Felting classes are long days. There are no formal break times, but there is always for picking up a take out lunch from one of downtowns many restraunts. There is also a refridgerator and microwave available it you choose to bring your food. |