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Spin with Ewe at Nash Lake Farm!
$50.00
Only a few left!
Grab your drop spindle or spinning wheel and come spend a Saturday morning spinning wool with us!
What is Spin With Ewe? It is a specially-curated event that includes a “roving flight” of various rovings milled by Theresa Bentz and Alejandra Sanchez at the Bentz Farm Mill. You will “taste” your flight of roving during the event and discuss the various sheep breeds with your fellow spinners and the shepherds.
The theme of this event for Feburary is Lambs & Love. We will do a breed study featuring two different sheep breeds, but will take a deeper dive by tasting sheep-specific roving from a ram, a ewe, and a lamb. Learn about the characteristics that differentiate these fleeces and how the role of the sheep impacts their wool growth. As a bonus our flight will be themed around the colors of love, imagine browns, corals, pinks, and reds.
We hope to see you there!
CLASS DATE/TIME:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2022
11:00 AM-2:00 PM CT
Location: Nash Lake Fiber Farm
First Friday Fiber Night
$0.00
Join us at Nash Lake Fiber Farm each first Friday of the month from 5-8pm. This is an open event, come when you come, and bring a fiber project to work on. The first Friday events aim to build our fiber community, support and grow our trades and crafts, and get help from others if needed. Bring your needles, hooks, looms, and wheels, and spend time together this winter.
We ask for a suggested donation of $10 to cover heat costs and beverages. We will have a donation box out at the farm during the event. We want to ensure this opportunity is accessible to everyone.
First Friday of the month
5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Nash Lake Fiber Farm
25545 Fairlawn AvenueWebster, MN 55088
Spin With Ewe- Breed it or Blend it- In person 9-18-2022
$40.00
Have you ever wondered why some shepherds have single breeds on their farms when others have a variety of cross-bred sheep? In this class, we will discuss the benefits of both breeding for genetic purity and cross-breeding sheep, and how this affects fleeces in different ways. We will specifically look at three breeds and will spin roving from each breed in its pure form, roving of the cross-bred animal, and roving that is blended. Spinners will be able to compare and contrast each roving to decide which they prefer! This class will not only give you an opportunity to reflect on the roving qualities but will also give you a better understanding of how to select a fleece at a market or show.
This class will be held at Nash Lake Farm from 11-2pm.
Spin with Ewe: Breed it or Blend it (Virtual) 9-23-2022
$45.00
Have you ever wondered why some shepherds have single breeds on their farms when others have a variety of cross-bred sheep? In this class, we will discuss the benefits of both breeding for genetic purity and cross-breeding sheep, and how this affects fleeces in different ways. We will specifically look at three breeds and will spin roving from each breed in its pure form, roving of the cross-bred animal, and roving that is blended. Spinners will be able to compare and contrast each roving to decide which they prefer! This class will not only give you an opportunity to reflect on the roving qualities but will also give you a better understanding of how to select a fleece at a market or show.
This class is virtual- 5-8pm CST
Spin with Ewe: Delicious Dual Coats (In-Person) 11-18-2022
$40.00
Come on a journey with us as we explore the amazing qualities of dual-coated wool! Learn about the different sheep that are dual coated and what their fiber qualities are like, as well as how to spin them with a garment in mind. In this class, we will discuss the different breeds, their wool, and how the wool reacts when spun using different techniques. We will spin a lovely roving flight that explores the different breeds and spinners will have the opportunity to pull apart the two coats and spin each one individually. During this activity, we will discuss why people have done this and what would have been made from the two parts. This class will be a fun opportunity to learn more about the different dual-coated sheep while taking your spinning and appreciation for dual coats to a new level.
This class will be held at Nash Lake Fiber Farm in Webster, MN from 11am-2pm.
Spin with Ewe: Delicious Dual Coats (Virtual) 11-20-2022
$45.00
Come on a journey with us as we explore the amazing qualities of dual-coated wool! Learn about the different sheep that are dual coated and what their fiber qualities are like, as well as how to spin them with a garment in mind. In this class, we will discuss the different breeds, their wool, and how the wool reacts when spun using different techniques. We will spin a lovely roving flight that explores the different breeds and spinners will have the opportunity to pull apart the two coats and spin each one individually. During this activity, we will discuss why people have done this and what would have been made from the two parts. This class will be a fun opportunity to learn more about the different dual-coated sheep while taking your spinning and appreciation for dual coats to a new level.
This class will be held virtually via zoom from 5-8pm CST. The roving flight will be mailed to you prior to the class.
Floral Bundle Dyeing on Yarn and Cloth, October 8, 2022
$150.00
Ever wish you could create beautifully speckled yarn with natural dyes? This class is for you! Trinity of Petal and Hank will share her bundle dyeing technique that produces a speckled effect on wool yarn using flowers grown in the farm’s dye garden.
Join a small group of fiber folks for this 3-hour hands-on experience appreciating the colorful potential of local dye flowers. Artisan yarn sourced locally and hand-selected for dyeing, will be provided as part of this class. If Autumn is kind to the garden, we will pick fresh flowers to use in our bundles. Dried flowers will also be available to expand the visual possibilities. Each student will dye their own custom hank of bundle dyed yarn and a dyed flour sack towel.
While the bundles steam, we will enjoy light refreshments, talk about fiber preparations, and view samples of some of the many uses and variations of this technique. An optional tour of the mill and a visit to the resident flock of sheep are also available as part of your visit to the farm.
No experience is necessary. Beginning and experienced dyers alike are welcome in this class. All materials and light refreshments are included in the class fee.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun day on the farm!
This class will be held at Get Bentz Farm on October 8th, 2022 from 1-4pm CST
Spin with Ewe: Don't Be Down on Down Breeds (In-Person) 12-11-2022
$40.00
Much of the wool from the down breed family of the sheep family tree are considered “garbage” or “waste” in the larger wool market. Why is that and is the wool good for anything? In this class, we will discuss the different down-breed sheep, their lock structure, and why it is an ideal wool with many different uses. We will dive deep into the wooly goodness with this class, exposing our misconceptions, enlightening us, and empowering us to give value to this branch of the sheep family tree.
This class will be held at Nash Lake Fiber Farm in Webster, MN from 11am-2pm.
Spin with Ewe: Don't Be Down on Down Breeds (Virtual) 12-16-2022
$45.00
Much of the wool from the down breed family of the sheep family tree are considered “garbage” or “waste” in the larger wool market. Why is that and is the wool good for anything? In this class, we will discuss the different down-breed sheep, their lock structure and why it is an ideal wool with many different uses. We will dive deep into the wooly goodness with this class, exposing our misconceptions, enlightening us, and empowering us to give value to this branch of the sheep tree.
This class will be held virtually via zoom from 5-8pm CST. The roving flight will be mailed to you prior to the class.
Spin with Ewe: The Spice of Spinning (In-person) 10-23-2022
$40.00
A dash of the perfect spice can increase the wow factor of not only food but also fiber! Come join us to learn about the spices we like to add to our roving and soon yarns! During this class, we will spin a base roving, and this roving with different spices added to it. Students will receive a flight of roving to spin as well as some spices to add to their own stash. We will discuss balance when blending fibers and how to find the “just right” amount of spice.
This class will be held at Nash Lake Fiber Farm in Webster, MN from 11am-2pm.
Spin with Ewe: The Spice of Spinning (Virtual) 10-21-2022
$45.00
A dash of the perfect spice can increase the wow factor of not only food but also fiber! Come join us to learn about the spices we like to add to our roving and soon yarns! During this class, we will spin a base roving, and this roving with different spices add to it. Students will receive a flight of roving to spin as well as some spices to add to their own stash. We will discuss balance when blending fibers and how to find the “just right” amount of spice.
This class will be held virtually via zoom from 5-8pm CST. The roving flight will be mailed to you prior to the class.
Bundle Dyeing on Silk Scarves- 10/22 1-4pm
$100.00
Silk is a beautiful and rich canvas for floral dyeing. Join Trinity of Petal and Hank in a hands-on workshop. Together we will appreciate the colorful potential of locally grown dye flowers and foraged berries applied to silk. The flowers used in the class have been grown in the dye garden at Get Bentz Farm. The color palette options will be enhanced by the addition of locally foraged dye-rich berries.
While the bundles steam, we will enjoy light refreshments, talk about preparing silk for dyeing, view samples of other silk dyeing techniques, and discuss the wide range of dye sources available locally. The class location will be weather dependent, occurring either on the picturesque grounds of the Get Betz Farm or in the beautiful and spacious heated barn at Nash Lake Fiber Farm. At either location, you will be in the company of happy, heritage-breed sheep.
No experience is necessary. Beginning and experienced dyers alike are welcome in this class. The registration fee for this small group, shared experience is all-inclusive. Each student will dye a high-quality habotai silk scarf measuring 14 inches wide by 72 inches long.
Sign up now to make something special for yourself or for giving as a gift!
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