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Upcoming Classes - Winter/Spring 2010 (See classes page for more details ) The Weaving Workshop for Beginners at my studio ( note change of dates) 8 Thursdays Feb. 18 - April 8 12pm-3pm Learn about yarns, structures, dyeing and finishing woven fabric and to set up and weave on a 4 harness loom... Beginner Handspinning at the Phila. Guild of Handweavers Monday March 22,29,April 5,12,19,26 6-8pm Spinning can be both relaxing and productive. Learn to spin your own yarns... Weaving ll- Twills at the Phila. Guild of Handweavers Thursdays – April 8 – May 13 (Class will be held on an alternate night the week of May 6 due to a Guild meeting.) 6 – 9 p.m. Level: Intermediate This on-loom studio course provides a learning atmosphere where one structure or technique is studied in depth during the six class sessions... Introduction to Dyeing Series at the Phila. Guild of Handweavers Creating your own colors on yarns or fabrics is exciting and fun but knowing what dyes to use is essential for long lasting color. Introduction to Fiber Reactive Dyes - Cotton, silk and other cellulose April 10 Introduction to Environmentally Friendly Acid Dyes- Wool, silk and other protein fibers. May 8 Introduction to Natural Dyes -Wool, silk and other protein fibers June 11,12 The Weaving Workshop at the Newark Museum. Newark ,NJ Wednesdays March 24- May 12, 2010 10-4pm Focus on Doubleweave Beginning through advanced students explore weave design through color , surface and the qualities of fibers while learning the mechanics and technical part of weaving on a floor loom ... What's in Your Stash? at Newark Saturday , April 17 10-4pm Every knitter and weaver has as a "stash " of yarns that they have collected over time ( sometimes months, sometime years). In these lean times, many of want to use what we have but are not sure about it's identity. Take the anxiety out of planning a project by learning what you have and what you need... Dye Studio Are you thinking about dyeing your own yarns and fibers but confused about how to do it? Or are you wanting to dye your own yarns and fibers but don’t have the space or materials? The dye studio at the Sharp St Fiber Co-op is now available by appt with instruction, space and materials. Located in Philadelphia just a few blocks from Ridge and Main St in Manayunk. ( please call for directions) There is space for 2-3 people to work at a time. Studio rates per person: Basics class- $30/3hr session + $5 materials fee. I will be there to assist you. Independent studio time- $15/3hrs + $5 materials fee. You are working independently. I will be in the building working on my own projects but available if there is a problem. Materials fee covers all dyes and chemicals. Please provide your own yarns or fibers, apron and rubber gloves. Care is taken to properly handle dyes and chemicals and to maintain a safe studio environment. However, anyone working in the studio is required to sign a liability waiver and understands they are working at their own risk. Now in stock: Books Interweave Press books on weaving, spinning and surface design. Magazines VAV Magazine Beautiful Swedish designs and articles are now published in English. Subscriptions available - 1yr /4 issues $55.00. Back issues are $15.50 each. Spinning Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel*, Lazy Kate, stroller Drop spindles,handcards, flickers Merino spinning and felting fiber, merino superwash top Weaving Schacht Wolf Pup 4 harness workshop floor loom* Schacht Baby Wolf * Schacht Flip loom -20" Yarns I will be happy to order any yarns or fibers from Silk City, Jaggerspun, Henry's Attic and Louet. I order on the 1st and 15th of every month. Ask me about " Studio Club " for special discounts. Sample cards and binders are at my studio or I can order a set for you to shop at home. * Try these items in my studio. Pam Pawl Textiles | 284 Fountain St, PA 19128 | 215 483-7157 | pam@pampawltextiles.com
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