Spinning Novelty Yarns: Part I with Glenna Dean

Event Description

Pre-registration required!  Call 505-747-3577 or email: education@evfac.org. $90, $15 materials fee.

We will focus on "novelty plying effects," including uneven plying of smooth and slubby yarns, uneven plying of different sized yarns, plying different colored yarns, plying variegated yarn with a solid color, wrapped yarns, Navajo 3-plying, 3 plies and beyond, and more, time available. Participants must be able to spin a coherent yarn and will use their own yarn spun in the class.  Instructor will provide additional commercial or handspun yarns.  Bring your wheel, lazy kate, extra bobbins, lunch, and a sense of humor and adventure.  Finished yarns will be suitable for knitting or as weft for weaving. Don’t miss Spinning Novelty Yarns Part II in March. Recently retired from the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area, Glenna Dean holds degrees in archaeology and botany and specializes in archaeobotany, the study of human interaction with plants, pollen grains, basketry, sandals, and other plant material. She is a talented spinner, knitter and weaver, specializing in ancient techniques and having fun!