Rolags 101

with Alexina Hicks
Bilingual Saturday morning

$143.72
( / )
Taxes included.
Pssst! Workshops include a 3-day festival ticket (limit one ticket per participant).
Language : Bilingual
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Spinning

Learn how to make easy-to-spin rolags using diverse fibre preparation tools. We will see how different fibers are best blended when making rolags, what the benefits of this woolen preparation are and how to spin such a fun, diverse and adorable roll of fibre!

At the end of this workshop, you will leave with a few rolags ready to be spun
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Eucalan Workshops: room 2
Prerequisites
  • Knowing how to spin is a benefit
  • Knowing how to spin is a benefit
What is provided (for the duration of the workshop)
  • Fibres will be supplied and blending boards will be available to those who need one
  • Fibres will be supplied and blending boards will be available to those who need one
What to bring
  • Blending Board (if you have one) or your handcards
  • A pair of traditional lengthy metal knitting needles
  • Your spinning medium (spinning wheel, spindle)

I encourage you to bring your own fibres, those you do not know what to do with, colors that no longer fit your preference, remainders, small quantities or even your own farm fibers!

  • Blending Board (if you have one) or your handcards
  • A pair of traditional lengthy metal knitting needles
  • Your spinning medium (spinning wheel, spindle)

I encourage you to bring your own fibres, those you do not know what to do with, colors that no longer fit your preference, remainders, small quantities or even your own farm fibers!
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TEACHER

Alexina Hicks

Alexina Hicks and her partner form L’aime Laine (French for The Wool Lover). Located in Quebec, Canada, they design & create spindles, other spinning tools, teach fiber arts and offer hand processed fibers from local farms. Alexina is a dealer for the Majacraft spinning wheels and products, is Mommy to 3 young handspinners and is currently studying the Master Spinner program at Olds College.

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Language Accomodations

If you wish to attend a workshop that is not offered in your spoken language, please let us know. We may be able to provide language accommodations. Please send an email to support@festivaltwist.org with your details and request.

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Workshops include a 3 day Festival Ticket!

Register for any of our festival workshops and enjoy an instant upgrade – no ticket purchase needed! Each workshop participant will receive a complimentary 3 day ticket (limit one ticket per participant). Come get crafty with us!
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