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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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