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The fiber is soft, with a micron count of 24-28, silky, and lustrous. It’s fine enough to wear next to the skin and durable enough to wear well. With a staple length of 3-6 inches, this is a great fiber for beginning spinners. It is also moderately feltable. *Information from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Fleece \u0026amp; Fiber Sourcebook\u003c\/span\u003e by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis BFL is a 50\/50 blend of black and white fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in 4 ounce quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PortFiber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250716867,"sku":"","price":10.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1938\/8137\/products\/bfl.png?v=1502232245"},{"product_id":"bluefaced-leicester-silk","title":"Bluefaced Leicester\/Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 75\/25 blend of Bluefaced Leicester and tussah silk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the English Longwool Family, the Bluefaced Leicester (pronounced \"Lester\") breed was developed in the early twentieth century. The fiber is fine, with a micron count of 24-28, silky, and lustrous. It’s fine enough to wear next to the skin and durable enough to wear well. Silk adds strength, softness, and shine. Information from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Fleece \u0026amp; Fiber Sourcebook\u003c\/span\u003e by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in 4 ounce quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PortFiber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250843779,"sku":"","price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1938\/8137\/products\/bfls.png?v=1502232581"},{"product_id":"merino-yak-silk","title":"Merino\/Yak\/Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 70\/15\/15 blend of Merino, yak, and tussah silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother scrumptious blend and shop favorite.  Yak down can be as fine as 13 microns!  It is extraordinarily soft, very warm, with a bit of elasticity.  Added to a merino base with a bit of silk, this top is just amazing!  Spin into a fine, warm, silky skein of fibery goodness!  A great choice for next to the skin garments. 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Perhaps you’ve tried it on your own and are ready for some help. In this intensive, two day workshop you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of tapestry weaving. You’ll be guided step-by-step through various techniques while exploring the creative possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner and intermediate levels are welcome, but no previous weaving experience is necessary. Even an experienced weaver can benefit from a refresher and Barbara’s artistry offers something for everyone. There is a maximum of eight students to allow for plenty of individual attention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will be guided step by step through the process of warping a loom as well as weaving a design that practices a mix of skills. You’ll create a tapestry sampler that will be a reference for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost is $275 and includes use of a loom and tapestry bobbins during class + $20 in materials [cotton seine twine warp, Harrisville Highland for weft].  Please feel free to bring additional yarns for weft yarns\/materials if you'd like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring lunch each day as we'll take a 30 minute break to recharge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstructor, Barbara Burns, studied tapestry at West Dean College in Sussex, England as well as here in the US, most notably with Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. 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The book includes 15 garment and accessory patterns, a comprehensive stitch dictionary, technical information on how to shape and manipulate fabric, and inspiration to help the reader turn an idea into a finished pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stage of the book is complemented by a knitting pattern, serving as an example of the methods explained in that section. 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Class size is limited to 10 students.  Adults and children ages 8 and up are welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCost is $45 and includes wool roving to make 1 chick and 1 rooster plus use of a shop foam pad and felting needle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\"\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\"\u003eMia, a fiber artist, has been needle-felting children’s toys, Montessori and Waldorf inspired educational materials, ornaments, and decorations for more than eight years. She taught various craft classes to children at the Peekaboo Children’s Center, an eco-friendly indoor playground, formerly located in Westbrook. Mia lives in Portland, with her husband and an eleven-year old son who loves needle-felting ice cream and sunny-side eggs. 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