The Focus for 2024 is Weaving
- Next Meeting -
Saturday 12th October
Skills Evaluation day
See EVENTS for details.
Please look at the descriptions for each award as some have changed from previous years.
Please bring your entries on the day. There will be an entry form to complete for each item.
Future Meetings
A number of people have mentioned an interest in long draw techniques. This will also link to the different fleeces as it is the ideal method when dealing with short staple fleeces.
These sessions will fit in with the the main activity of the month and will be flexible depending on the time available. We will demonstrate, over three sessions:
Supported Long Draw
Making Rolags
English Long Draw
We hope to hae th efirst session during the October meeting
A number of people have mentioned an interest in long draw techniques. This will also link to the different fleeces as it is the ideal method when dealing with short staple fleeces.
These sessions will fit in with the the main activity of the month and will be flexible depending on the time available. We will demonstrate, over three sessions:
Supported Long Draw
Making Rolags
English Long Draw
We hope to hae th efirst session during the October meeting
Wensleydale Wool Project
We have been asked to get involved with the Wensleydale Sheep Society to produce a piece for their exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of their formation.
We would like to get as many people involved as possible.
We have been provided with 1kg of fleece which Judy has washed.
Phase 1 - Carding
Combing the locks in preparation for spinning.
Phase 2 - Spinning
We would like to produce a uniform yarn. We will therefore provide a sample of the single we would like people to spin. Target is for approximately a 4ply/Sports weight yarn, when plyed.
Thank you to everyone who helped and/or took some of the fleece to spin. Please bring your singles back this month so they can be plyed and then split into hanks for dyeing.
Phase 3 - Dyeing
We would like to dye part of the yarn or fleece using natural dyes - 3 or 4 colours
Phase 4 - Weaving.
We are looking to produce a piece of cloth with a check pattern based on the years when the different Wensleydale breed associations were founded, following the history of the breed.
We have been asked to get involved with the Wensleydale Sheep Society to produce a piece for their exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of their formation.
We would like to get as many people involved as possible.
We have been provided with 1kg of fleece which Judy has washed.
Phase 1 - Carding
Combing the locks in preparation for spinning.
Phase 2 - Spinning
We would like to produce a uniform yarn. We will therefore provide a sample of the single we would like people to spin. Target is for approximately a 4ply/Sports weight yarn, when plyed.
Thank you to everyone who helped and/or took some of the fleece to spin. Please bring your singles back this month so they can be plyed and then split into hanks for dyeing.
Phase 3 - Dyeing
We would like to dye part of the yarn or fleece using natural dyes - 3 or 4 colours
Phase 4 - Weaving.
We are looking to produce a piece of cloth with a check pattern based on the years when the different Wensleydale breed associations were founded, following the history of the breed.
10 am - 4 pm
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
Learn new skills and join a vibrant community!
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Come and join us between 10am and 4pm on the second Saturday of every month* We welcome weavers, spinners and dyers of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those who are able to share and pass on their skills and knowledge. Tea and cakes are provided, just bring a mug! *January meeting is on third Saturday of the month. There is no meeting during August |
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