ANCIENT ARTS REVIVAL – September 21-24, 2011
WORKSHOP – SPINNING, DYEING, WEAVING & FELTMAKING…TUTOR – ROMY ANDRES
BOOKING SHEET
This event is an initiative of the Lost World Valley Community, the Garden Hill at lost World Gallery and Museum and the Beaudesert and District Community Arts Projects
Please read carefully and complete details at end of booking sheet
| DURATION OF WORKSHOP – 4 DAYS COST – $280 + materials and equipment |
| STATUS OF STUDENT- Suitable for beginners, or those with limited experience |
| DAILY SCHEDULE OF OUTCOMES |
| DAY 1, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
| DAY 1, SESSION 1Carding raw wool and alpaca fleeces |
| DAY 1, SESSION 2Spinning the carded fibre using an ancient spindle and spinning wheel. Prepare dye bath. |
| DAY 2, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
| DAY 2, SESSION 1Dyeing own spun wool and raw fleece with vegetable matter such as:- marigold flowers, onion skins, tea leaves or bracken fern |
| DAY 2, SESSION 2As above |
| DAY 3, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 |
| DAY 3, SESSION1Transform the coloured spun wool using primitive frames – weaving |
| DAY 3, SESSION 2French knitting and begin felt making as the nomads made it. Begin felt making, simply, as the nomads made it. |
| DAY 4, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 |
| DAY 4, SESSION 1Complete individual art work |
| DAY 4, SESSION2Complete individual art work |
| DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENTStudents will each create their own choice of wearable art, or art creation, e.g. scarf, hat, bag, felted wall hangings or rugs using alpaca fibres using techniques explored and skills developed during the workshop. |
| LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED FREE BY TUTOR FOR THE WORKSHOP(a) spindles(b) a limited number of spinning wheels |
| LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SUPPLIED BY STUDENTS (if possible/applicable please list sources and approximate costs)(a) weaving and darning needles(b) crochet hook for French knitting |
| LIST OF MATERIALS SUPPLIED FREE BY THE TUTOR FOR THE WORKSHOP(a) wool(b) some organic matter for dyeing |
| LIST OF MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY STUDENTS (if possible/applicable please list sources and approximate costs)(a) fleece if you have any(b) hat block if possible
(c) working spinning wheel if possible (d) any interesting yarn or material for weaving (e) pliable dried organic material, such as vines or branches, to construct simple weaving frames (some of this material can be collected locally)
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BOOKING DETAILS
SPINNING, DYEING, WEAVING & FELTMAKING
Completed sheets (a) can be emailed to ancientar@gmail.com
(b) or printed and posted to Chris Grimmett, Kalico Country, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert, 4285
ENQUIRIES:- phone Chris Grimmett – 55414569 or Jon McGhee – 55448126
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| COST OF WORKSHOP – $280 + materials and equipment |
| PAYMENT METHOD:- Direct Deposit:- Friends of Lost World Gallery and Museum
BSB 084-536Account:- 115632999 Cheque:- made payable to Friends of Lost World Gallery and Museum Cash:- to Chris Grimmitt. (at the above address) Please note – (a) Booking will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. (b) Minimum of two weeks notice prior to the event for refund of payment.
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