Workshop Info

This is the companion class to Exploring the Drum Carder. In this class, we continue to de-mystify the drum carder. Batts will be prepared both semi-worsted and woolen. Students will learn different techniques to create an art batt, prepare batts for spinning sock yarn, and learn to add silk or bamboo into woolen batts.

Students will also learn to remove fiber as rolags and as pencil-sized sliver through a diz. An ambitious goal of five batts produced during class means students will have ample carded fiber for spinning samples and small projects after class. All carding and blending will be done on our Elite Series Drum Carders with each student using their own electric carder. All materials, carders, and tools will be provided by the instructors.

SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner with some experience

PREREQUISITES:  We recommend Exploring the Drum Carder or at least some drum carding experience before taking Adventures in Drum Carding. We do need to keep the class moving as we process several batts throughout the day, and we find students with little or no experience tend to work at a slower pace. However, you will still be able to learn and understand the concepts even if you do not finish all of the work in class.

HOMEWORK:  None

Questions about this workshop?  Email info@clemes.com

A material fee of $50 to be paid to the instructor via cash or check.

Material fee includes:  all materials and use of tools.

Student should bring:  An attitude for learning and note taking implements of their choice. Videos are allowed as long as recording is not disruptive to other students and videos are not published on the internet. Students may bring a drum carder or fiber if they have questions about them, but students will use the carders and fiber provided by the instructor.

NOTE:  THERE ARE NO ATMs OPEN ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY.

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