Celebrating 30 fiber bending years, man! 2013 NwRSA Conference Spokane Washington

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Celebrating 30 fiber bending years, man!
2013 NwRSA Conference
Spokane Washington
May 30 – June 2
Welcome to the NwRSA 2013 Conference
Those of you who have attended previous Conferences know what a wonderful experience it can be: vendors,
classes, new friends, catching up with news and activities with your fellow spinners, being inspired by Gallery
Displays…the list goes on. To those of you new to NwRSA, this is something you don’t want to miss!
Whether you want to simply sit and spin, tour the vendor booths, and visit with your spinner friends…or you
take as many wonderful classes as possible to expand your fiber skills, this year’s Conference has something to
offer. See you at Whitworth University!
2013 Conference Committee
Contents
Welcome to the NwRSA 2013 Conference ........................................................................................................... 1
Important Facts ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Registration Dates ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Key Note Speaker – Carin Engen.......................................................................................................................... 2
Open Spin-In ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Whitworth University specific notes ..................................................................................................................... 3
Gallery for Shawls on the Water and Fiber in the Sky .......................................................................................... 4
NwRSA 2013 Gallery Contests ............................................................................................................................. 5
Vendors…Important Tax Information................................................................................................................... 5
Fiber Exchange -- 2013 ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Daily Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Class Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Instructors Biographies ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Activities for Spouses! ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Volunteering ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Mentor Sessions .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Hold Harmless Agreement for All Conference Registrants to Sign ..................................................................... 13
Membership Application ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Sales Booth Reservation and Contract ................................................................................................................ 14
Class List ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Directions............................................................................................................................................................ 21
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Shawls on the Water and Fiber in the Sky
Important Facts
Membership Dues – must be paid through June. Check your newsletter mailing label for the month and year.
That is your expiration date.
Refund Policy – All funds except the Registration Fee are refundable until May 1. After May 1, NO refunds of
any kind including Sales Tables. No Exceptions…Period.
Housing – double occupancy, although single rooms and handicap facilities are available upon request. If you
require a single room or handicap facilities please register early, as they are in limited supply.
RV – RV parking will be available, but there are no hook ups. Please see the registration page for the per day &
per person price.
Commuters:
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Those staying off-campus may buy their meals ahead of time with registration for a flat fee: Breakfast $8.00, Lunch - $10.00, Dinner - $12.00. These are the same fees paid by those staying on campus. It is not
guaranteed that you will be able to purchase meals at the last minute.
No children under the age of 16 except at Open Spin In
No animals are permitted on campus except Registered Service Animals.
Emergency phone number – 253-879-3483
Registration Dates
No Registrations will be accepted with a postmark before March 5. Registration Deadline is April 22, 2013
Mail To: Kalita Benway
12520 E. 31st Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-0160
Email: kalitab1@hotmail.com Phone – 509-926-1397
Registrations postmarked prior to March 5 will be processed as if postmarked March 15.
Key Note Speaker – Carin Engen
Art if like magic to me. The process of making a thought turn into something that can be held in my hand is
what I love. It’s amazing. It is one of the things that makes me get out of bed in the morning. This creative
urge has lead me down lots of roads and as a result I have become proficient at many fiber art techniques
including dyeing, spinning, knitting, crochet, quilting, papermaking, basket making, willow furniture making
and my latest love, felting. I can use many of the techniques I have learned during my art journey in my felted
items. I continue to explore different techniques and designs and follow my idea to make one-of-a-kind felted
items and teach it to others.
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Open Spin-In
Friday and Saturday the general public is invited to observe our craft, and to join us in a day-long Spin In. Each
Conference location has different requirements and these need to be respected.
There will be no charge but Guests are required to sign in at the Registration Table and receive a Guest Pass
valid from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Visiting children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all
times.
Important…if you plan to only attend this Open Spin In, it is not necessary to Pre-Register and pay the
$35.00 Registration Fee. Simply come to the Spin In and pick up a Guest Pass. This means, however, you
will not be able to attend the Saturday Evening Festivities or attend classes.
Whitworth University specific notes
Each Conference location has different requirements and these need to be respected.
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Individuals needing assistance or special accommodation to fully participate in the conference should
describe their needs on the registration form. The conference committee will in turn notify the Whitworth
University of your requests.
It takes less than 15 minutes to walk at a slow pace from the Fieldhouse (where the vendors and spinning
will be) to the HUB dining hall. However, a limited number of golf carts will be available at conference to
ferry people between the Fieldhouse & more distant buildings.
Please wear your name tag at all times in the Fieldhouse. People without name tags will be asked to leave.
The Whitworth University is an alcohol-free campus. There is to be no on-campus possession,
consumption, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs or mood-altering substances, or controlled medication
without a prescription.
Check-in at the Fieldhouse will be open from 8:30 am – 11 pm daily.
Linens provided include: 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 1 blanket, 2 flat sheets, 2 towels, 2 washcloths, soap, a cup
and a garbage sack. Bedclothes are placed on each bed prior to registration; participants make up beds.
Participants may contact Conference Services to request additional towels at any time.
Parking: No parking on any residential streets near the campus. There is no charge for parking on campus or
at any campus-owned residence. Vehicles parked in spaces designated for faculty, staff, carpool or disabled
guest will be cited.
Smoking is not allowed in any campus buildings, including residence hall rooms, bathrooms, and lounges.
Because of a Washington State Law that went into effect on December 8, 2005, smoking is also not allowed
within 25 feet of any building entrance, including windows that open.
The following items unfortunately cannot be provided by Conference Services, so you may wish to bring
your own: Alarm clocks, fans, hangers, reading lamps, mirrors (mirrors are provided in the restrooms and
most hallways, but not in all individual rooms).
As most bathrooms are shared facilities, you may wish to bring a bathrobe and slippers with you.
You may want to bring the following with you:
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Your usual spinning supplies (niddy noddy, ball winder, lazy kate, etc.) for open spin times.
A chair pad for more comfortable sitting.
Extra blankets as the residence halls are frequently chilly.
Your personal sleeping pillow.
An extra lamp for use in your residence hall room or the Fieldhouse.
A travel mug to enable you to eliminate using extra Styrofoam cups and avoid spills.
Paper and pen or pencil.
Personal snacks.
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Gallery for Shawls on the Water and Fiber in the Sky
The Gallery is always special and over the years many memorable items have been entered. Completed Fiber
Exchange items from 2012 will be on display along with any undelivered projects from previous Exchanges.
This year’s we have two Conference Contests: A) a Batt with 25 yards spun up as yarn. (See Page 5 for details).
B) Shawls on the Water. Vote for your favorite People’s Choice Award.
The true purpose of the Gallery has always been to not only showcase member’s spinning and completed
projects but to also give the NwRSA Judging Committee’s Judging Certification students the opportunity to
practice. If we are going to maintain a Certified Judges Program, these people need the practice. So please,
please, please…bring lots of skeins and lots of finished projects – judges need ‘good’ skeins as well as ‘not-sogood’ ones!
Entry Forms will only be available in the Gallery as exhibits are brought in so if you are sending your items with
someone else, please provide them with detailed information for each one.
Handspun Skeins and Articles – Rules for 2013
1. Any registered NwRSA member can enter as many skeins and articles as they like as long as each one is
different. Entries will be put into classes as you bring them in. Articles must be at least 50% handspun and
all spinning must be done by the exhibitor.
2. Skeins must be 25 – 50 yards long, and spun by the exhibitor since the 2012 conference. Skeins larger than
that will be judged but will only be eligible for Blue, Red, or White ribbons. The two-yard skein size is
recommended, with skeins tied using at least three figure-8 ties. Any fiber, fiber blend, or novelty yarn may
use some commercial threads, beads, feathers, lint, hair, etc. Identify all fibers used on the entry form
accompanying the article or skein. Skeins must list an intended use or 10 points will be deducted.
3. Articles, including felted items, must be a minimum of 50% handspun; and completed since last year’s
conference. Spinning must have been done by the exhibitor. Please attach a two-yarn sample of the yarn
used in the completed article. Fulled items must be accompanied by an un-fulled yarn sample.
4. Other special or unusual items not meeting the criteria for judging can be entered for display only.
5. Judging will be done by those who are working toward their NwRSA Judging Certification.
6. Entry forms will be available in the Gallery and entries will be accepted on Thursday, May 30, 1:30 – 6:00
PM. No entries will be accepted after 6:00 PM Thursday, May 30. To see what information will be
required, sample forms are on our website, http://www.nwregionalspinners.org/Pages/events.html.
7. Entries for those unable to get to the gallery by the deadline may be mailed at least 10 days prior to
Conference to Ann W. Klinect, Attention Gallery, 11014 19th Avenue SE, Suite 8 - PMB 131, Everett, WA
98208. Please include as much information as possible for filling out the gallery entry tag. Email
aklinect@hotmail.com if you have questions.
For Exhibition Only
Members who perhaps are working on new fiber arts categories and techniques that our judging standards have
not yet caught up with are welcome to enter these projects for Exhibition Only. Also, anyone wanting to show a
completed project or skein but not be judged can put these on display. These items will have a separate entry
form, and will not be judged as Gallery entries. Skeins can be of any size. Exhibition Only entries will be
evaluated as art with an eye towards creativity, workmanship, and use of fibers. A traveling trophy will be
offered for the People’s Choice in this category.
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NwRSA 2013 Gallery Contests
FIBER IN THE SKY!!!
Make your own wool batt using any fiber you want! Wool, mohair, silk, angora and the list goes on and on! Use
color and embellishments too! The sky is the limit!! Spin 25 yards of this batt and bring it to conference with the
batt and we will display them in the gallery where all the members will vote to pick their favorites! Use your
Imagination and have fun!!
SHAWLS ON THE WATER
Knit, crochet, felt, weave, or whatever your favorite technique, shawl and bring to conference. They will be
displayed in the gallery. You may have it judged or just displayed. We will have a shawl fashion show on
Saturday night for you to show off your beautiful shawls!!
Vendors…Important Tax Information
Washington State requires Sales Tax be collected on all non-food sales and paid to the State Department of
Revenue.
Out of State Vendors can obtain Temporary Sales Tax Permits and Reporting Forms by calling 1-800-647-7706,
punch in the number for Business Applications and make the actual application over the phone. You will need
the usual info…name, name of business, address, SS#, dates to do business in Washington, etc. Current tax rate
for the Whitworth University address is 8.7% but that may change so confirm the applicable rate when you call.
You will be mailed a combination permit and tax payment form. Sales Tax Rate Charts can be downloaded from
www.dor.wa.gov. Click on Publications, Alphabetical List, S. Then click the appropriate rate and LOW. Or
click on “Find taxes and rates,” click on Tax Rate Chart. Currently, the tax rate for 300 W. Hawthorne Rd.,
Spokane, 99251, is 8.7 percent, code 3232. You can download a chart to calculate taxes at this rate.
All Vendors…please bring your current Business License/Sales Tax Permit (photocopy will do) to Conference
since we will be checking those at Registration. No Permit…No Selling anything except food items.
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Fiber Exchange -- 2013
The annual NwRSA Fiber Exchange is an opportunity to have some fun by using your spinning and fiber arts
skills to create something special for another NwRSA member from fiber that they provide! You submit an 8ounce batch of ready-to-spin fiber and, in exchange, you receive the fiber submission from one of the other
exchange participants. You get one year to complete a project of your choice from the fiber you receive in
exchange while your fiber spends the same year in another spinner’s hands! Bring or send your completed
project to the next year’s conference for judged or non-judged display in the gallery so we can all appreciate
your efforts.
At the end of the conference weekend, we assign the ready-to-spin fibers for next year’s exchange. Also at the
end of the weekend, the project you completed from last year goes back to the person who originally submitted
that fiber, and the fiber you entered last year comes home to you as a completed project! This can be a great
opportunity to forge social connections with your exchange partner, so please take the time to let your fiberdonor know you are their partner and have received their fiber to work with, and feel free to consult with them
on ideas, preference and sizes for your project.
To participate, bring your 8 ounces of ready-to-spin fiber, and $3.00 to the 2013 NwRSA Conference, and fill
out the form available in the Gallery by 1 pm, Saturday, June 2.
Pick up your exchanged fiber on Saturday, June 2 between 5 - 5:45 pm from the Fiber Exchange volunteer in the
Gallery.
If participating by mail, send your fiber, $3.00, and the completed form you have downloaded from our website,
http://www.nwregionalspinners.org/Pages/events.html, by May 1, 2013 to:
Fiber exchange, C/O Joyce Thomas, 27515 W Tucker Prairie Rd, Edwall, WA 99008.
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Please place leftover fiber and other items to be given to your fiber partner in a manila envelope with
your name (Made by:) and the recipient’s name (Made for:) in the upper right-hand corner for gallery
use.
If you are unable to return next year, you will need to arrange to deliver your completed project for
display, and pick up the item finished for you by your partner.
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Daily Schedule
Thurs. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
May 30 1:30 PM - 11:00 PM
1:30 - 5:30 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:00 - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM
Vendors set up in Fieldhouse
Check-in at Fieldhouse Lobby
Gallery entries accepted
Dinner in Hixon Union Building
Welcome and Introduction of Instructors
Evening Spinning & Shopping
Doors Locked
Fri.
7:30 - 8:30 AM
May 31 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 – 5:00 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
6:30 - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM
Breakfast in Hixon Union Building
Check-in at Fieldhouse Lobby
Open Spin-In Day – Public Welcome!
Morning Classes
Lunch in Hixon Union Building
Gallery opens for viewing
Afternoon Classes
Board Meeting in Lied Center for the Visual Arts
Evening Spinning and Shopping
Doors Locked
Sat.
June 1
11:00 PM
Open Spin-In Day – Public Welcome!
Morning Classes
Lunch in Hixon Union Building
Afternoon Classes
Invitation to 2014 Conference and General Meeting
Keynote Speaker – Carin Engen at the Fieldhouse Stage.
Evening Spinning and Shopping
Parade of Class Projects and Fashion Show, Gallery Awards, Basket
Drawings
Doors Locked
7:30 - 8:30 AM
9:00 - 11:30 AM
9:00 - 12:00 Noon
Last Minute Shopping and Spinning
Check Out
Sun.
June 2
7:30 - 8:30 AM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 - 12:00 PM
12:30 - 1:30 PM
2:00 – 5:00 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
6:45 - 7:30 PM
7:30 – 8:15 PM
8:30 - 11:00 PM
8:30 PM
See you in Salem – Willamette University in 2014
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Class Schedule
Friday – All Day: 9:00 AM – 5:00 with Lunch Break
Dyeing Silk, Flax and Cotton using Cold Water Dyes ............................................. Gayle Vallance
Holey Scarf .............................................................................................................. Carin Engen
Nordic Mittens ......................................................................................................... Terry Niles
Weaving Ins and Outs .............................................................................................. Karen Chabinsky
Friday Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A Magical Gandalf Hat ............................................................................................ Lynn Schlosser
Spinning Coils, etc. .................................................................................................. Sarah Anderson
Teaching the Spindle ............................................................................................... Amelia Garripoli
Exploring the Wonderful World of Cashmere Fiber ................................................ Jayne Deardorff
Sample a Fleece in a Flash ....................................................................................... Judie Overbeek
Friday Afternoon: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
ECO-Print ................................................................................................................ Janis Thompson
E-Spinning ............................................................................................................... Amelia Garripoli
Spinning Soft Core Yarn.......................................................................................... Sarah Anderson
Wool Preparation for Spinning from the Lock ......................................................... Susan McKee-Nugent
Worsted vs. Woolen................................................................................................. Judie Overbeek
Saturday – All Day: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with Lunch Break
Color Happens ......................................................................................................... Judie Overbeek
Weaving Tartans ...................................................................................................... Karen Chabinsky
Energy in Hand Spinning ......................................................................................... Sarah Anderson
Saturday Morning: 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Crash Course in Sweater Design .............................................................................. Ann Klinect
Decorate your Gandalf Hat ...................................................................................... Lynn Schlosser
Estonian Lace Knitting ............................................................................................ Annette Lien
Felted Flowers ......................................................................................................... Carin Engen
Plying on the Spindle ............................................................................................... Amelia Garripoli
Saturday Afternoon: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cotton on African Bead Spindle .............................................................................. Amelia Garripoli
Nuno Scarf............................................................................................................... Carin Engen
Radical Rolags!........................................................................................................ Janis Thompson
Wool Combing and Worsted Spinning .................................................................... Gayle Vallance
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Instructors Biographies
Sarah Anderson
A self-taught spinner since 1973, Sarah Anderson is
the author of “The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs”
and has contributed designs for the “All New
Homespun Handknit” book. Sarah’s enthusiasm for
spinning techniques and constructions has driven
her to create an extensive library of different yarn
constructions that she loves to share with other
spinners. She has taught at SOAR, Golden Gate
Fiber Institute, Madrona, NwRSA’s Spinners
Conference and for may guilds. She lives, spins,
knits and weaves in the Pacific Northwest with her
husband and a California quail named Boo.
Karen Chabinsky
Karen has 19 years of weaving experience and has
taught weaving classes at Skagit Country Living
Expo and Valley Spinners Guild, Beginning
Weaving classes, provided weaving “mini” classes;
taught many business computer classes; extensive
speaking background including small to large
audiences (5 to 500 people), have taken classes at
the local level and at national conferences. She has
experience working on Draw Looms, Jack,
Countermarche, Counterbalance, Rigid Heddle,
frame looms, Cardboard weaving, and Inkle Looms;
she works with a wide variety of fibers including
wool, silk, alpaca, wire and camel to name a few.
Her weaving includes but is not limited to twill
structure, double weave, lace weaving, Tartans, and
ranges from blankets and scarves to fabric and
towels. She has taken Master classes from Judith
MacKenzie McCuin, Norman Kennedy, Joan
Rowan, Sharon Alderman, Robyn Spady, Barbara
Doyon, Darryl Lancaster and many other top
weaving and spinning teachers. She has also
undertaken various individual self-study projects
through the Handweaver’s Guild of America
covering weave structures, spinning and dyeing.
Carin Engen
Carin is an award winning fiber artist and workshop
instructor who has been using her experimental,
playful nature to explore felting and color seriously
since 1992. She maintains a studio in Garberville,
California where she produces a line of hand dyed
wool fabric and fiber as well as her felt art. She is
an enthusiastic teacher who encourages innovation
in her students’ work.
Amelia Garripoli
I founded the Bellwether in 2001 to share my joy of
all things yarn, wrote Productive Spindling in 2009
and will open The Bellwether Studio in July 2013 in
Port Ludlow. The studio is filled with spinning
wheels, looms, dyes and fibers. The studio also
hosts my workshops to pass on these practical arts
to you. I always enjoy teaching at the NwRSA
Conference and I am tickled to be back this year.
Ann W. Klinect
During the early 1980’s, Ann saw women spinning
at the Evergreen Fair in Monroe, Washington. Since
she was already designing sweaters, the idea of
making sweaters from scratch was most intriguing.
Spinning lessons followed. Ann joined Valley
Spinners and a totally new world of fiber opened. In
1983, Jean Molinari, Fern Baetke, and Ann met for
lunch to brainstorm starting and organization for
regional spinners, Using Fern’s extensive contact
list, inquiry letters were mailed and at a group
meeting in Seattle, plans were made to proceed.
Ann served on the original Steering Committee for
NwRSA, and became the first editor. Over the
years, Ann has served NwRSA in many capacities.
Through creating her own knitting designs for use
with handspun, Ann began teaching Knit Design
classes at conference.
Jayne Deardorff
Jayne has been spinning fiber for 30 years in the
beautiful Colville area, where she also processes
rovings for so many of us. Join her this year for
spinning the Cashmere her darling goats so amply
provide. Learn how to get the most from this
wonderful fiber. Go to the website me2farm.com
and enjoy the photos of all Jayne’s fiber animals
and her processing mill.
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Annette (Angie) Lien
Annette (Angie) has knit from the age of 9, and is
part of a long line of lace knitters and crocheters
that includes both her parents. She is an active
member of our local spinning and fiber guilds, and
has served NwRSA as a past secretary. She’s also
an accomplished artist in multiple media, painting,
sketching, needlepoint, and basketry, and did the
delightful art for the 2009 Conference. Her knitting
regularly earns Grand Champion ribbons at the
Interstate Fair. She has been a finalist in the
Knitting Guild of America International Design
Competition. She likes her designs to fit everyone,
and her designs are easily adaptable from extra
small size up to plus sizes. She feels that everyone,
no matter what size, should find something
wonderful to knit for themselves.
Her small weaving studio is in her home, and her
spinning wheel is in place to take advantage of
available moments. She has taken refuge in
spinning, weaving and dyeing for years,
incorporating the three disciplines into a single
project whenever possible. A love of process and a
deep desire to share her skills keeps her involved in
these inexhaustible crafts both as a student and
teacher. She recently retired from her ‘day job’ as
an elementary reading and math tutor, and teaches
spinning, weaving and dyeing throughout the
Northwest.
Susan McKee-Nugent
Susan has been knitting for over 50 years and
spinning for 37 years. She has devised the method
she will be teaching as a quick and easy way to
wash a fleece, and get on with the spinning!
Lynn Schlosser
Lynn is a graduate of Olympic College and the
University of the Navy. She started her love of fiber
at her Scottish Grandmother’s knee. 45 years later,
Lynn is an accomplished artist and instructor with
the Columbia Basin Fiber Institute. She has worked
as a Photographer, Historic Textile Designer, and is
currently under the care of 40 Shetland sheep,
angora goats, and llamas. Lynn has numerous
awards for her fiber creations.
Terry Niles
Terry retired from Central Washington University 9
years ago, where she managed an administrative
computing department. Now, she teaches knitting
and crochet and supervises a flock of Shetland
Sheep and a growing herd of Alpacas and Llamas.
She learned to knit and crochet as a child, designs
many of her own patterns, and started spinning and
weaving 19 years ago.
Janis Thompson
Janis Thompson is the owner of Dyelots! Fiber
studio in Eugene, Oregon. Take a class from her
and you will have met the Energizer bunny face-toface. Her teaching style is loose and creative ... yet
still on task. She is actively involved in the
spinning/dyeing community through the Black
Sheep Gathering, NwRSA and the Eugene Textile
Center.
Judie Overbeek
Judie is a Montana spinner, weaver and dyer. She
started with a 2H table loom, an armful of acrylic
yarns, and has made considerable progress since
then! She learned to spin while living in Australia,
going from the hand spindle to a borrowed wheel,
and that loaner got her on her way. She is grateful
to all who have taught her, and continues to learn,
to teach, to share. When not on the road teaching or
touring, she shares her time with her long-time local
guild, and recently served as president of MAWS,
the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners
for 6 years, ending in 2012. And still she manages
to make time to bake her family's bread!
Gayle Vallance
Gayle’s interest in sheep was sparked by a 3-year
stay in Scotland. Upon returning to Canada, she
purchased a small flock of Corriedales and her
enthusiasm for spinning began. Her interest never
lagged as she pursued a Master Spinner Certificate
at Olds College in Alberta and a Certificate of
Excellence (Spinning) through the Handweaver’s
Guild of America. She now teaches regularly at
Olds College Fibre Week and at workshops around
the U.S. and Canada. Her interest lies in
experimenting with color and texture to create
unique knitted and woven projects that make the
best use of fibers and spinning techniques.
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Activities for Spouses!
Visit:
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Gondola Over the Falls
Imax Theater
Centennial Trail
Worlds Fastest Carousel
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Cat Tails (Lions and Tigers)
Wonderful Area Golf Courses
Many Lakes within 30 Minutes
Area Antique Malls
 The Northtown Mall
The NwRSA Conference Committee has contacted the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce for activities that
might be of interest to spouses or friends of conference attendees. We thought there might be interest in those nonspinners to gather as a group and partake of activities in the region (golf, museums, shopping trips etc.) Please
check with the registration desk when you arrive and we'll help you get connected with others or find your own
activity.
Volunteering
Conference as well as NwRSA as a whole runs on volunteer power. If you have the time and inclination, we’ll be
needing volunteers in at least the following areas:
Registration Associate: Greet conference attendees and help them get settled for a wonderful conference.
Class Angel: Work closely with the teachers to guide them to their classes, help with set up and take down of their
equipment and materials, and be liaison with conference committee.
Vendor Helper: Assist vendors with set up and take down. Answer questions and be liaison with conference committee.
Gallery Associate: Assist our Gallery with set up and take down. Check in Gallery entries and help participants
complete the paperwork. Staff the gallery during open hours.
Conference Committee runner: Help with display arrangements; facilitate messages; chase down answers to questions;
provide information for our guests.
Contact the conference committee at conf_2013@nwregionalspinners.org for more information.
Mentor Sessions
The conference committee would like to offer mentor sessions: quick 20 minute presentation or hands on demonstration
of skills relevant to NwRSA. This can be a quick technique, demonstration of spinning a fiber, or a talk about a topic.
Authors may want to offer to sign their books. These will be free programs and mentors will not be paid, but may charge
for materials. Vendors may do these demonstrations at their booths.
If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor, please contact the conference committee. We will put up a notice of times
for these sessions at the registration desk. conf_2013@nwregionalspinners.org
This year's conference logo was by Theresa Fears, an NwRSA member from Spokane, WA
All other catalog illustrations were drawn for NwRSA by Angie Lien.
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SHAWLS ON THE WATER AND FIBER IN THE SKY
2013 Conference of the Northwest Regional Spinners Association, Inc.
Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington - May 30 - June 2, 2013
Registration and Membership Required for Attendance
Name(s)
M ____ F _____
Address
City
Member Yes___ No ____
State ______ Zip Code
Phone (_____)___________________________ Email
Special Needs – Lodging, Dietary or Mobility:
Roommate Choice
Assign me a roommate
New or Renewing Membership…Please send a SEPARATE check payable to NwRSA for $25.00
Housing and Meals – Daily Facility Use Fee included for non-commuters
$ _________
Full Conference - Double Occupancy and All Meals - $225.00
Full Conference – Single Occupancy and all Meals - $240.00 per person
Two Night Minimum Stay – 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Which two nights
Thursday May 30
Friday May 31
Saturday June 1
Double Occupancy - $125.00
Single Occupancy - $140.00
Circle 6 meals for two night stay: Breakfast - Fri, Sat, Sun; Lunch- Fri, Sat; Dinner - Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Meals Only – Breakfast: ___ @ $8.00; Lunch: ___ @ $10.00; Dinner: ___ @ $12.00
$ _________
RV Park $13.00 per day (1 vehicle + 1 person), additional person $9.50 per day
$ _________
Unisex T-shirt $15 S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL;
Green, Pink, Blue
Spouse or Other Family Member Housing and Meals
$ _________
$ _________
Workshop Choices – If requesting a full day class, please list only on the AM line
Friday AM – 1st Choice
$ _________
Friday AM – 2nd Choice
$ _________
st
$ _________
nd
Friday PM – 2 Choice
$ _________
Saturday AM – 1st Choice
$ _________
Friday PM – 1 Choice
nd
$ _________
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Saturday PM – 1 Choice
$ _________
Saturday PM – 2nd Choice
I am willing to volunteer to be a class angel in one or more of my classes.
$ _________
Sales Booths - $75.00 per space
No set up before 10:00 AM Thurs., May 30 and must be out by 1:00 PM Sun., June 2.
Non-Refundable Conference Registration Fee
$ _________
Non-Member Spouse Registration - $15.00
$ _________
Total amount due at time of registration - GRAND TOTAL – US funds only
$__________
Saturday AM – 2 Choice
$
35.00
No Registrations Postmarked Before March 5, 2013
Any Registrations Received with a postmark prior to March 5 will be held until March 15 for processing.
Deadline for Registration – April 22, 2013 …No Refunds After May 1, 2013
Please Mail Both the Registration Page and the Hold Harmless Page or copies with your check(s) payable to
NWRSA To:
Kalita Benway
12520 E. 31st Ave.
Hold Harmless Agreement for All Conference Registrants to Sign
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless NwRSA for any claim or bodily injury to any person occurring in or
upon the space reserved for the 2013 Conference including costs and reasonable attorney fees. I agree to
assume all risks and release NwRSA, its agents, officers, and board members from all liabilities and claims for
injuries, damage, or loss but not limited to loss or damage of property in my care, custody, or control. In the
event NwRSA is named as defendant in any action covered by this indemnification and hold harmless
agreement, I agree to hold NwRSA harmless of any liabilities thereon. If you are not covered by a
homeowner’s insurance policy, it is strongly suggested you purchase some kind of liability insurance to cover
you and your equipment.
☐ I understand this Agreement must be signed and returned with my Conference Registration.
☐ I have read and accept all terms and conditions of the Registration, Hold Harmless, and if
applicable, the Sales Booth Reservation.
Signature
Date Signed
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Phone Number
E-mail
Address
City
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You must be an NwRSA member to attend Conference. If you are not already a member, send a separate check for
$25.00 ($30.00 for family membership) and this form with your registration. No exceptions are made.
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Please Mail Both the Registration Page and the Hold Harmless Page or copies with your check(s) payable to
NWRSA To:
Kalita Benway
12520 E. 31st Ave.
Sales Booth Reservation and Contract
NwRSA Conference 2013, Shawls on the Water and Fiber in the Sky
Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington - May 30 - June 2, 2013
Name
Phone #
Email
Business Name
Washington UBI Tax #
Address
City/State/Zip
I am sharing a booth with
Booth: Sales booth are located around the perimeter of the main spinning area in the Field House. Each booth is 10’ by
10’ and includes one table. Spaces are marked, no encroachment permitted.
Booth Charges: $75.00 for vendors who are NwRSA members. $150.00 for non-member vendors.
Cancellation: Refunds for booth(s) made in full until May 1, 2013. No refunds after that date.
***NO EXCEPTIONS***
Information:
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No more than 2 vendors per space and no more than 2 spaces per vending group.
Selling items with the NwRSA logo requires paying 3% of the sale price to NwRSA.
Washington State requires sales tax be charged on all sales. If you do not already have a state UBI #, information
for obtaining a Temporary Sales Tax Permit is printed on page 5.
Unloading and set up time for equipment and merchandise begins at 1 PM , Thursday, May 30, 2013
Lightning is very good but you may want to bring your own electrical strips and extension cords since electrical
outlets are limited.
Please bring cloths to cover your table when you are not present.
Your own dolly or hand truck will be a great help to keep thing moving.
Please respect your neighbor’s sales booth space and do not set up displays outside your allotted space.
All vendors must pack and move out by 1 PM Sunday, June 2, 2013.
I am interested in offering a mentor session.
Do you wish to donate a Door Prize?
Do you wish to contribute to the Goodie Bag?
Please send Goodie Bag Contributions by May 1 st to:
Joyce Thomas
27515 W Tucker Prairie Rd
Edwall, WA 99008
Vendor Question: Email Joyce at spinfun@hughes.net or phone 509-299-7628.
Signature___________________________________________Date_________________
Payment Must Accompany Your Registration Form
Please Make a Photocopy to Keep For Your Records.
Class List
Sarah Anderson
Energy in Hand Spinning
Saturday
Full Day
Cost: $65
Twist is the magic glue that holds together the fiber in yarns. While spinners often strive for balanced plied
yarns. In this class we’ll make singles yarns with active twist. These yarns have energy that can be used to
create knitted or woven fabrics that feel and look very different from those created with balanced yarn. Students
will learn to spin a consistent singles (both s and z) for their energized yarns and I will demonstrate how to
contain the active twist in yarn with sizing (as liquid stiffener). After knitting or weaving with sized yarn, the
fabric is washed to remove the sizing and release the capture twist energy. Students will knit a swatch from
energized, sized yarn and watch it transform as they wash out the sizing. Examples of this type of fabric (knitted
and woven) will be available to examine and we’ll discuss creative strategies that incorporate active yarns. A
spinner could spend years exploring the possibilities but we’ll fit in what we can in one day.
 Special skills: Be able to spin a consistent yarn.
 Provided by instructor: Class handouts and fibers.
 Bring to class: Spinning wheel in working condition with at least 2 bobbins; knitting needles in sizes 4 – 6;
note taking supplies.
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Sarah Anderson
Spinning Coils, etc.
Friday AM
Half Day
Cost: $40
You will be amazed at what you can do with two simple singles when beads and a little fancy finger work are
added into the mix. Coils, Bullions and Loops, 3 bead Picot in coils. Pigtails (with and without beads) are just
a few of the yarn embellishments you will create in this fun spinning class. Your yarns can be boldly artistic or
subtly interesting depending on your choices. Warm up your fingers and sign up for a half day of spinning
enjoyment.
 Bring to class: Spinning wheel in working condition with at least 3 bobbins; note taking supplies.
Sarah Anderson
Spinning Soft Core Yarn
Friday PM
Half Day
Cost: $40
Fluffy and light. Soft core yarns are delicious. In this class you’ll learn the basics of spinning soft core yarn
with top, locks and batts. These yarns can remain a singles or be plied but no matter what you do with them,
they are lovely and warm.
 Bring to class: Spinning wheel in working condition with at least 3 bobbins; note taking supplies.
Karen Chabinsky
Weaving’s Ins and Outs
Friday
Full Day
Cost: $70
Weavers at all experience levels find themselves at one time or another, dealing with broken threads, crossed
threads, “stuck” beaming, and a myriad of other problems. This class would identify specific warping problems,
how to correct them, and provide manageable solutions towards preventing these weaving errors. Attendees
should bring table looms to class and use these looms to practice the error corrections providing a hands-on
learning experience designed to help them become more comfortable with their warp. Through lecture,
demonstration and class hands-on correction, Karen will provide techniques to make correcting warp errors
clearer and options to decrease errors while warping.
 Special skills: beginning through advanced weaver.
 Provided by instructor: Class handouts.
 Bring to class: students to bring table looms warped to specifications.
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Karen Chabinsky
Weaving Tartans
Saturday
Full Day
Cost: $70
Weaving a Tartan encompasses more than picking “plaid” colors. This class would review what Tartan’s
actually are, their history, and dissect what actually qualifies as a Tartan. Weavers would come to class with
looms already pre-warped and the focus while weaving would be how to make a true Tartan. Students would
not be expected to finish their Tartan in class.
 Special skills: beginning through advanced weaver.
 Provided by instructor: Class handouts.
 Bring to class: students to bring table looms warped to specifications.
Jayne Deardorff
Exploring the Wonderful World of Cashmere Fiber
Friday AM
Half Day
Cost: $55
In this class we will learn more about the wonderful world of Cashmere fiber. We will look at what is Cashmere
fiber, the history of the fiber, what makes good Cashmere, blending, and different ways to spin the fiber, along
with more fun. A discussion will take place about the end use of the fine yarns that you have just spun up.
 Special skills: Be able to spin a consistent fine yarn.
 Bring to class: Spinning wheel in good working condition with at least 4 bobbins, Lazy Kate, fine hand
cards, paper punch, scotch tape, pen or pencil.
Carin Engen
Needle and Wet Felted Flowers
Saturday AM
Half Day
Cost: $40
 This workshop will cover Carin’s technique for using a combination of wet and needle felting to make
flowers, jewelry, embellishments for hats, purses, you name it. The technique makes a strong felt that has a
smooth appearance. How to make a strong and durable needle felted design on a base will also be covered.
 Special skills: No experience needed. Beginners very welcome.
 Bring to class: A small towel, scissors, felting needles in assorted sizes from #32 to #40, and a protective
foam pad or brush. Seed beads are optional.
Carin Engen
Introduction to Nuno Felting
Saturday PM
Half Day
Cost: $60
 Explore the magical technique of Nuno felting. This will introduce you to the tools, materials and methods
used to make this amazing process happen. It’s like painting with fibers. During the process the fibers
actually migrate through the fabric. If you don’t cover the entire fabric with fiber a secondary pattern
happens because the wool fibers shrink but the fabric doesn’t, creating lots of pucker.
 Special skills: None.
 Provided by instructor: Silk scarf, extra fine Merino top, Bombyx silk roving and detailed instruction
sheet.
 Bring to class: 2 old towels, plastic dish pan, scissors, scraps of yarn if they wish.
Carin Engen
The Holey Scarf
Friday
Full Day
Cost: $100
 The trick for this technique is the fine layout. If you have too many fibers you won’t have drape, if you
don’t have enough your piece won’t be strong enough. After you get the hang of the amount of fiber you
need to make a successful felted piece and the shrinkage rate the sky if the limit for color and design. No
silk fabric backing is used.
 Bring to class: Scissors, 2 old towels, a plastic dishpan.
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Amelia Garripoli
Teaching the Spindle
Friday AM
Half day
Cost: $45
Are you an aspiring teacher or yarn shop owner wanting to expand your skills with spinning? Come explore the
world of teaching spindling with a well-loved teacher. I will share my experiences with you, step you through
the methods I use, and we will discuss ways to approach spinning with a variety of audiences from informal
customers to more formal classes. You will be doing hands-on spinning (learning, if you don’t spin yet) and we
will have a rich variety of discussions in this workshop.
 Provided by instructor: fiber and handout. Spindles will be provided during class to use.
 Bring to class: You may bring fibers and spindles they have questions about.
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Amelia Garripoli
E-Spinning
Friday PM
Half day
Cost: $45
Does your electric or electronic spinner run away with your yarn, get miles ahead of your fingers, or just not
make the yarn you’re thinking of? Whether you come from spindle or wheel or are new to spinning, work on
your e-spinning technique with hands-on tips. Take control of your e-spinner and see what it can do. Art yarn
to laceweight, casual or production spinning: we’ll put our e-spinners through their paces.
 Special skills: Beginner to experienced spinners welcome.
 Provided by instructor: fiber and handout.
Bring to class: Students need to bring a e-spinner in working condition, a lazy kate and 3 bobbins; Optional:
extension cord, charged portable battery (if you have one).
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Amelia Garripoli
Plying on the Spindle
Saturday AM
Half day
Cost: $45
Spindles are wonderfully portable, useful in limited space, on travel, and whenever a little time presents itself.
But do you have to take the singles home to your wheel to ply them efficiently, or to make interesting yarns?
Nope! Learn efficient plying methods and fun yarn constructions you can do with your spindles.
 Special skills: Participants should be able to spin a coherent single on their spindle.
 Provided by instructor: Fiber and handout.
 Bring to class: Three half-ounce balls (not skeins, balls!) of singles spun clockwise (Z-twist, right-hand
twist). I recommend singles about 15 wraps per inch or so – not laceweight, and not bulky, with a moderate
twist; ball winder and your favorite 1.5-2 ounce spindles for plying, note taking supplies.
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Amelia Garripoli
Cotton on African Bead Spindle
Saturday PM
Half day
Cost: $45
 Let’s explore cotton spinning with Mali clay beads, historically used to spin cotton. These whorls were
traditionally worn as a dowry necklace at weddings. We will each turn a bead and stick into a support
spindle, and walk through spinning singles on them. Cotton is a very short staple fiber, requiring you to let
go of your wool spinning skills to explore this amazingly different fiber. We will explore different types of
cotton, level of twist and plying methods as well. Come, explore cotton with me!
 Provided by instructor: fiber, handout & spindles.
 Bring to class: If participants have cotton spindles, they are welcome to bring them.
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Ann W. Klinect
Crash Course in Sweater Design
Saturday AM
Half Day
Cost: $40
I have been knitting for over 50 years, spinning for over 30, and have evolved a simple design concept to knit
sweaters without seams that can be easily custom fit to any body size. In this class I tell of my own knitting
experiences and Aha moments that lead to the Crash Course in Sweater Design. Then I go through the actual
design process, how to use ordinary graph paper to diagram the basic design, use of a tape measure for proper
fit, selecting pattern stitches and taking individual fit challenges in consideration. Cardigans, pullovers, and vests
knit for myself and my husband are passed around for students to examine and see first-hand the techniques
used. I last taught this class at Conference at least nine years ago.
 Provided by instructor: 8-page class handout.
 Bring to class: note taking supplies.
Annette Lien
Estonian Lace Knitting
Saturday
Half day
Cost: $40
Learn the essential of the knitted lace of Estonia, including the Nupp (knob or button) stitch which is used to add
texture in an openwork pattern or a figure or image on a stockinet ground. Nupps are proof of a handmade item
as they can’t be made by machine. Also we will learn the other specialized knitting techniques which give
Estonian Lace its unique beauty. We will also explore several new cast-on methods, and how to calculate for
lace edges.
 Special skills: basic knitting skills.
 Provided by instructor: materials and instructions.
 Bring to class: Size 4 to 6 knitting needles; 1 skein of fine colored yarn (for those preferring 2 color work);
stitch markers; note taking supplies.
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Susan McKee-Nugent
Wool Prep for Spinning from the Lock
Friday PM
Half Day
Cost: $35
This will be a hands-on class detailing how to separate locks and place them in specially prepared bags to wash,
spin dry, and dry. We will work with a coated fleece and bags that you can take with you to make your own
pattern. I will also show several fleeces I have washed by this method and demonstrate how I prepare the
washed fleece for spinning.
 Provided by instructor: Class Handouts, washing bags, fleece.
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Terry Niles
Nordic Mittens
Friday
Full Day
Cost: $40
We will knit mittens in the Nordic tradition from an original pattern. Knitters can choose from the traditional
cuff patterns and styles. Two mitten designs are available. While knitting you will learn the history and
traditions of the patterned mittens and see photos of the mittens and gloves of Selbuvotter that Terri Shea
recreated from antiques and museum collections.
 Special skills: Students should Be able to cast on, bind off, nit and purl, and knit in the round (on either
double points, or two cable needles, or magic loop).
 Provided by instructor: class handouts and fibers.
 Bring to class: One skein of light color yarn for the background and one skein of dark color for the pattern.
Worsted will make an adult size. Traditional colors were black and white. Appropriate double point needles
for the yarn size (e.g., 5 or 6 for worsted).
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Judie Overbeek
Worsted vs. Woolen
Friday PM
Half day
Cost: $40
Short draw vs. long draw, smooth and even vs. fuzzy and round. It doesn’t matter what words you use, but it
does matter that you understand the difference between these two fundamental spinning structures. They have
evolved as a necessary response to fibers that vary from long and lustrous to short and fine. Everything is
different. Gain control of your spinning projects from critter to sweater by studying this essential spinning topic.
 Special skills: Intermediate: able to spin a continuous thread and feel comfortable with their wheel.
 Provided by instructor: Class handouts and fiber.
 Bring to class: Students need to bring a spinning wheel they are comfortable with in good working
condition, wheel accessories (maintenance kit, tensioned Lazy Kate, niddy noddy, threading hook, etc. ), 3
empty bobbins, tags for labeling samples, and note taking materials.
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Judie Overbeek
Color Happens
Saturday
Full day
Cost: $70
Begin by building a fiber color wheel using the three primary mixing colors. Learn different ways to blend
colors. Then create your own color using mixing primaries plus white and black. Your blend will be the taking
off point for a lot of sampling. A color study card will be completed for your blend. The card can contain up to
ten yarn samples using your blend in different ways, as well as a knitted swatch.
 Special skills: Intermediate. Students should be able to spin a continuous thread and feel comfortable with
their wheel.
 Bring to class: Students need to bring a spinning wheel they are comfortable with in good working
condition; wheel accessories (maintenance kit, tensioned Lazy Kate, niddy noddy, threading hook, etc. ); 3
empty bobbins; note taking materials; hand cards; English combs, mini combs or hackle and a diz if you
have them, (we can share this equipment if you don’t have any of the above.); knitting needles suitable for
the diameter yarn you want to produce; color inspirations (could be a piece of yarn, picture, a rock, a bead
or anything colorful which you might use as inspiration for your unique color blend)
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Judie Overbeek
Sample a Fleece in a Flash
Friday AM
Half day
Cost: $40
For a spinner, buying a fleece can be a great experience. But at some point you need to do something with it.
How best to use that fleece cam be determined by doing a series of quick samples to see how it behaves with
different preparations and spinning techniques. You can have a very good snapshot of the possibilities in a short
time with the methods used in this class. We’ll look at different fleeces and sample from each. Time permitting
you may be able to spin enough of your favorite yarn to knit a swatch. No one really likes to sample, but it’s
time well spent and this technique makes it efficient and quick.
 Special skills: Students should be able to spin a continuous thread and feel comfortable with their wheel.
Ability to knit if swatching is desired.
 Bring to Class: Spinning wheel and two bobbins; note taking materials; knitting needles for worsted weight
yarn.
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Lynn Schlosser
A Magical Gandalf Hat
Friday AM
Half Day
Cost: $40
The Hobbit is a great movie, and now you can felt your own Gandalf hat. Participants will learn what wools will
felt easier and are better suited to felting. We will use Border Leister in the class. The method of making a hat
will follow the instructions on line by Wanda Tate and published on Hat Shapers. As secondary method, we will
be needle felting the initial hat form and then water felting for a finished fit. Included are suggestions to finish
the hat once it is completed.
 Special skills: Able to work arms over fiber for extended periods of time.
 Provided by instructor: fiber, soap, steam iron, water jug, textured roller for forming brim, 26 inch netting.
 Bring to class: Sponges, towels, felting needles, felting foam or brush. (felting foam, brushes and felting
needles may be purchased at my booth), and a bowl that fits loose on your head.
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Lynn Schlosser
Decorate your Gandalf Hat
Saturday AM
Half Day
Cost: $40
This is a creative class. Ribbons, bows, edging, flowers and other types of accents will be available for
participants to create reinforcements on their hats, individual embellishment, and one of a kind works of art.
Color wheel, needle felting, and dimension will be explored as a group before every one is turned loose to be
creative.
 Special skills: Ability to sew with needle and thread, basic needle felting.
 Provided by instructor: Class Handouts.
 Bring to class: Needle for sewing and thread, felting needs, and if desired, a palette of favorite fiber colors,
ribbons, bows, flowers (silk), keepsakes and laces that would make this hat your favorite. Scissors are a
must. Bring a hat to decorate or use your Gandalf hat.
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Janis Thompson
Eco Print
Friday PM
Half day
Cost: $45
Using Flora and Fauna, we will transfer natural colors and pigment from plant to silk fabric. A wonderful way to
use locally sourced and readily available leaves berries, flowers and twigs. Natural dyeing techniques will be
discussed as well as mordant, pH and color shifting. Each student will leave class with a lovely silk scarf to wear
or use as fabric.
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Janis Thompson
Radical Rolags!
Saturday PM
Half day
Cost: $45
No drum carder? NO PROBLEM! Just bring your hand cars to class and we will produce ART BATTS for
spinning and/or felting. Play with rainbows of color, silk, Angelina and lots of other bits and goodies on the
hand cards. There is nothing as pretty and exciting as a bundle of colorful rolags to spin. Bring your Wild
enthusiasm for COLOR and have a BALL!
 Bring to class: hand cards, ½” diameter dowel as wide as the hand cards, optional: a wheel or spindle.
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Gayle Vallance
Dyeing Silk, Flax and Cotton using Cold Water Dyes
Friday
Full day
Cost: $70
Students will receive instruction on dyeing with fiber reactive dyes. They will dye silk, flax and cotton fibers,
yarn and fabric using a variety of over-dyeing techniques to create interesting colors and patterns.
 Provided by instructor: all fibers, yarns and fabric prepared for dyeing.
 Bring to Class: 3 plastic, stainless steel or glass containers that will contain approximately 3 to 4 quarts of
water for dyeing. One large plastic pail, several wooden, stainless steel or plastic stirring sticks, rubber
gloves, aprons, faces masks (for dye powder). Bring also dish washing liquid, a calculator, hand towel, light
cotton yarn for labeling skeins, tags for labeling samples, and a waterproof marking pen.
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Gayle Vallance
Wool Combing and Worsted Spinning
Saturday PM
Half day
Cost: $45
Instruction will be given on how to comb a variety of fibers using mini-combs in order to create tops for worsted
spinning. Students will practice combing mohair, alpaca, and a variety of sheep fleeces. Instruction will be given
on spinning combed fiber in a worsted fashion. Students will spin worsted yarns.
 Special skills: Students should be able to spin a continuous thread and be comfortable with their wheel.
 Provided by instructor: All Fibers, some mini combs.
 Bring to Class: Spinning wheel, lazy kate and bobbins. The instructor will have some mini-combs available
for class use, but it will be helpful if some students have their own combs and diz.
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Directions
Whitworth University Admissions building is located at
300 West Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
I-90 Heading West:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Take the Division St. Exit (Exit 281)
Follow N. Division St. for 6-7 miles (20-25 minutes)
Turn Left onto Hawthorne Rd.
Continue on Hawthorne Rd. for three blocks, turning right onto N College Rd.
Continue past the stadium on your left, and follow the NwRSA signs to the Fieldhouse parking
lot.
I-90 Heading East:
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Take the Division St. Exit (Exit 281)
Turn slight left onto N. Division St.
Follow N. Division St. for 6 miles (20-25 minutes)
Turn Left onto Hawthorne Rd.
Continue on Hawthorne Rd. for three blocks, turning right onto N College Rd.
Continue past the stadium on your left, and follow the NwRSA signs to the Fieldhouse parking
lot.
From the Spokane International Airport:
7. Follow signs to I-90 Eastbound
8. Continue on I-90 Eastbound
9. Take the Division St. Exit (Exit 281)
10. Turn slight left onto N. Division St.
11. Follow N. Division St. for 6 miles (20-25 minutes)
12. Turn Left onto Hawthorne Rd.
13. Continue on Hawthorne Rd. for three blocks, turning right onto N College Rd.
14. Continue past the stadium on your left, and follow the NwRSA signs to the Fieldhouse parking
lot.
From Highway 395 Southbound or Highway 2 Southbound:
1. Turn right onto Hawthorne Rd.
2. Continue on Hawthorne Rd. turning left onto N College Rd, which is just past the stadium.
3. Continue past the stadium on your left, and follow the NwRSA signs to the Fieldhouse parking
lot.
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Aquatics Center
Arend Hall
Auld House – Human Resource Services
Baldwin-Jenkins Hall
Ballard Hall
Boppell Hall
Campus Recreation Center (Future Site)
Cornerstone Bldg./Shalom Theme House
Cowles Auditorium
Dixon Hall
Duvall Hall
East Hall
Johnston Science Center
Facilities Services
Fieldhouse
Graves Gym
H. C. Cowles Memorial Library
Hawthorne Hall
Hendrick Hall
Hill House
Hixson Union Building (HUB)
Lied Center for the Visual Arts
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McEachran Hall – Administration
MacKay Hall – Admissions
McMillan Hall
Music Building
Pirates Cove Shelter
President's House
Robinson Science Hall
Schumacher Hall – Health/Counseling Center
Scotford Fitness Center
Seeley G. Mudd Chapel
Stewart Hall
Village (Akili)
Village (Tiki)
Village (Shalom)
Warren Hall
Westminster Hall
Weyerhaeuser Hall
Whitworth Presbyterian Church
- Parking - Disabled Parking -
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