Illoominations |
Archived Illoominations
2018-2019 |
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What are Illoominations?
"Il-loom-inations" are member-led activities which may or may not have a fee. If there is a fee, it will be a materials fee to defray costs to the leader for materials purchased. The member leading the activity is a facilitator and not an instructor and receives no payment. If you wish to participate in an Illoominations session it will require a pre-registration so that the facilitator can plan for materials needed. And since Illoominations will involve some discussion and sharing, you will be expected to be respectful of the start times and arrive on time for the session.
"If you have something you would like to share as a scheduled Illoomination please contact Debbie Suchoff at debbiesuchoff@yahoo.com"
"Il-loom-inations" are member-led activities which may or may not have a fee. If there is a fee, it will be a materials fee to defray costs to the leader for materials purchased. The member leading the activity is a facilitator and not an instructor and receives no payment. If you wish to participate in an Illoominations session it will require a pre-registration so that the facilitator can plan for materials needed. And since Illoominations will involve some discussion and sharing, you will be expected to be respectful of the start times and arrive on time for the session.
"If you have something you would like to share as a scheduled Illoomination please contact Debbie Suchoff at debbiesuchoff@yahoo.com"
Note: Illoominations are open to Guild members only and require pre-registration!
Note: Illoominations are open to Guild members only and require pre-registration!
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Illoominations take place at TFAC:
Triangle Fiber Arts Center 3717 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705-8009 |
For directions to TFAC click here
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Upcoming Illoominations for 2019-2020
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Make the Most of Your Spinning Wheel
Leader: Jane Bynum 2 Saturdays: August 3, 2019 - 1:30-3:30 pm & August 17, 2019 - 1:00-3:00 pm Materials fee $20 for fiber, material for brake bands, and drive bands Class limited to 6 Registration deadline: Thursday, July 27, 2019 Enter the technical side of spinning via the back door and learn enough to decide what you want to embrace and what you want to ignore. We’ll start with a wheel tune-up and discuss selecting wheels and optimizing them for various types of spinning. We will move into a discussion of how fiber type, fiber prep, and drafting techniques interact to produce different yarns. The second session will focus on yarn design and plying - basic techniques and more complex structures. There will be plenty of time for questions and dealing with specific issues.
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Students must be able to spin a continuous yarn on some device.
Students should bring:
To register online (MEMBERS ONLY) click here
Students should bring:
- A complete wheel in working order
- Oil if their wheel needs it
- Extra parts for the wheel if they have them
- At least three bobbins or storage bobbins and a way to wind off quickly
- Lazy Kate - home made shoe box version is fine; not needed until second session
To register online (MEMBERS ONLY) click here
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Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle
Leader: Jane Bynum Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 1:30-3:30 pm Materials fee $20 for spindle & fiber Class limited to 6 Registration deadline: August 24, 2019 Learn the principles of making yarn from fiber by adding twist. Spindle spinning is an ancient technique, but still relevant for working with many kinds of fiber. Compared to wheel spinning, it is characterized as, “slower by the hour, but faster by the day”. We will progress from Stone Age to Renaissance to modern methods of drafting and twisting, using very simple but efficient tools.
No experience necessary. Experienced wheel spinners are welcome if they wish to explore the possibilities of spindle spinning. Students should bring: Paper and writing implement. Cards and baggies for samples. To register online (MEMBERS ONLY) click here |
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Archived Illoominations
2018-2019 |
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Join Noelani Jones for an informative and fascinating illoomination where she will explore the mysteries of natural dye.
At this forum she will demonstrate the natural dye process -
For questions please contact jonesngart@gmail.com Noelani is lead hand-weaver for Dawn Sweitzer studio in High Point, North Carolina. She has just returned from an extensive training at Penland where she learned many techniques and tips for natural dyeing. This summer, Noelani will participate in an artist’s residency at Lazuli in Vermont - more natural dyeing and weaving!!! To register online (members only), click here |
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Coiled Baskets & More With A Sewing Machine
Leader: Paula Baumann Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1-3 pm Materials fee $2 for handout & cord samples Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: Thursday, July 18, 2019 Coiling with cord on a sewing machine will be demonstrated with an opportunity for participants to try it on a sewing machine. Key how-to’s will be reviewed to enable participants to coil at home. Ideas and samples will be available to evaluate.
Knowledge of using a sewing machine a help but not required. To register for this class (MEMBERS ONLY) click here |
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