Saturday September 12
10 AM - 11:30 Weaving
Hosted by Linda Hartshorn, with co-host Sandra Kernen
Join us for a textile show and tell! Share your recent projects, and talk with other weavers about weaving.
12 PM - 1:30 Spinning
Hosted by Connie Anderholm, with co-host Jan Groe
Join us for a virtual discussion about spinning fleece and fiber. We will share our experiences with the various protein and cellulose fibers. What are your favorites and why? How do you use them in projects? Come share your tips and tricks and learn some new ones.
2 PM - 3:30 Knitting Techniques Q & A
Hosted by Sara Williamson, with co-host Harry Wells
Come join us for a virtual Fiber Fair Zoom group to discuss knitting techniques. This online session will focus on questions you might have for various knitting techniques. These could include lace, cables, reading charts, stranded knitting and other colorwork, anything. All knitting topics are open for exploration. The session will be moderated by board member Sara Williamson, who has more than 30 years of knitting experience.
Sunday September 13
10 AM - 11:30 Knitting Project Show and Tell
Hosted by Sara Williamson
Come join us for a virtual Fiber Fair Zoom group to show off your finished knitting projects. The recent quarantine has given us all a chance to knit, but no way to show off our work. Now’s your chance to strut your knitting stuff! Bring a finished object that the group can see, admire, and discuss. The session will be moderated by board member Sara Williamson, who has more than 30 years of knitting experience.
12 PM - 1:30 Inkle Weaving
Hosted by Linda Hartshorn , with co-host Sandra Kernen
Get out your inkle or portable loom and weave along with us, as we chat about weaving and the projects we are working on.
2 PM - 3:30 Spinning
Hosted by Connie Anderholm, with co-host Jan Groe
Join us for a virtual discussion about fiber preparation and spinning your favorite fibers. Share your tips and tricks on how you select and process fibers and fleeces. We will also share how you like to spin the various fibers for your planned projects. Do you spin with a project in mind or decide the project after seeing the final spun yarn?
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Virtual Fiber Circles
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Below you will find the schedule for the Virtual Fiber Circle discussions being offered by the board members of the Natural Fiber Fair. In keeping with the spirit of the Fiber Circle, we are hoping these virtual gatherings will be filled with a sharing of ideas, and tips and tricks you have accumulated during your various fiber related journeys. Bring your portable projects and join in on the discussions. We will be gathering together through Zoom and any of your portable devices, mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Welcome to the
Virtual Natural Fiber Fair
2020
You can find our instructors past and future here
To sign up for a Virtual Fiber Circle, email Christine Manhart at:
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