2024 Classes
Classes begin at 9:00 AM both days. Classes will be held in the Cornerstone Building on the York County Fairgrounds. This building has an indoor bathroom, and was used as the vendor building in previous years.
Class registration may be cancelled before September 14th for a 90% refund. No refunds will be given after September 14th. Classes may be swapped and traded among friends as long as a copy of the receipt is brought to the fair at the time of the class. Your receipt is your ticket to your class. Please bring a copy to your class.
Unless a class specifically says students need to bring tools or items, all materials and tools are supplied.
Class registration may be cancelled before September 14th for a 90% refund. No refunds will be given after September 14th. Classes may be swapped and traded among friends as long as a copy of the receipt is brought to the fair at the time of the class. Your receipt is your ticket to your class. Please bring a copy to your class.
Unless a class specifically says students need to bring tools or items, all materials and tools are supplied.
Saturday Classes
Learn to Spin
Karen Kinyon
Saturday 9:00, 6 Hours (One-hour break for lunch)
Class Fee: $85
Class Capacity: 8
Watching someone spin on a spinning wheel or with a hand spindle is nothing short of magical. Now you can learn how to create this magic yourself. Participants will use carded or combed wool and alpaca fiber to learn the basics of Hand Spinning. We will measure fleece staples and practice drafting to prepare for spinning on a hand spindle and spinning wheel.
Materials needed: A working spinning wheel if you own one, all spinning fibers will be included.
Sudents bring: Please bring a hand spindle or working spinning wheel. (Please no wheels that need to be set up or are missing parts. We just won't have time to fix them.) Also, bring ball winder, niddy noddy, oil bottle, paper and pen. Some wheels and hand spindles will be available if you don't have one. Please let us know when you sign up if you need equipment.
Karen Kinyon
Saturday 9:00, 6 Hours (One-hour break for lunch)
Class Fee: $85
Class Capacity: 8
Watching someone spin on a spinning wheel or with a hand spindle is nothing short of magical. Now you can learn how to create this magic yourself. Participants will use carded or combed wool and alpaca fiber to learn the basics of Hand Spinning. We will measure fleece staples and practice drafting to prepare for spinning on a hand spindle and spinning wheel.
Materials needed: A working spinning wheel if you own one, all spinning fibers will be included.
Sudents bring: Please bring a hand spindle or working spinning wheel. (Please no wheels that need to be set up or are missing parts. We just won't have time to fix them.) Also, bring ball winder, niddy noddy, oil bottle, paper and pen. Some wheels and hand spindles will be available if you don't have one. Please let us know when you sign up if you need equipment.
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Introduction to Tunisian Crochet
Kay McCoy Saturday 9:00 AM, 3 Hours Class Fee: $50 Class Capacity: 10 Tunisian Crochet is sometimes called the “link” between knitting and crochet. Tunisian Crochet combines elements of knitting and crochet for items that are fun to make and beautiful to wear – from lacy, airy fabrics to incredibly dense fabrics. In this class we will learn the Tunisian Simple Stitch and the Tunisian Knit Stitch to make a "spa cloth". Students will also be introduced to additional Tunisian stitches as time permits to try in class and at home. Tunisian crochet hook, yarn and instructional booklet is provided. Please bring scissors and a darning needle. |
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Basics of Longdraw Spinning
Kristin Renk
Saturday 9:30, 2 Hours
Class Fee: $35
Class Capacity: 10
Ever wanted to learn how to spin faster? It’s too bad there is no way. However, using the long draw drafting technique will speed up your drafting time. This class will go over how to prep fibers for woolen spinning, how to spin using supported long draw drafting, and other methods of prep for such method. Spinners will need to be able to spin and have basic knowledge of their spinning wheel. Spinners must also bring their own wheel to class. Hand carders would be nice to bring if the spinner has a pair. Some carders will be available to borrow. Different fibers will be available for spinners to try their newly learned technique.
Students should bring a working spinning wheel they are comfortable spinning on.
Kristin Renk
Saturday 9:30, 2 Hours
Class Fee: $35
Class Capacity: 10
Ever wanted to learn how to spin faster? It’s too bad there is no way. However, using the long draw drafting technique will speed up your drafting time. This class will go over how to prep fibers for woolen spinning, how to spin using supported long draw drafting, and other methods of prep for such method. Spinners will need to be able to spin and have basic knowledge of their spinning wheel. Spinners must also bring their own wheel to class. Hand carders would be nice to bring if the spinner has a pair. Some carders will be available to borrow. Different fibers will be available for spinners to try their newly learned technique.
Students should bring a working spinning wheel they are comfortable spinning on.
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Needle Felted Creatures
Kay McCoy Saturday, 1:00 PM, 4 Hours Class Fee: $50 Class Capacity: 10 Using only a felting needle and a lump of fiber, you can create adorable creatures and characters in this class. It is so much fun to watch your creation come to life before your eyes from the small shapes you have needle felted. In this class we will learn techniques for creating 3-dimensional needle felted sculptures to enjoy and share. Participants will work on a creation of their choice during class and will take home the supplies and knowledge needed to finish it, and perhaps, create another. |
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Basic Core Spinning and Fairy Lights
Amberlyn Amethyst Saturday 1:00 PM, 3 Hours Class Fee: $60 Class Capacity: 10 Learn the basics of core spinning; the foundation for most art yarn. Then students will use corespinning techniques to coil spin around fairy lights. This is an intermediate class, students need to be comfortable to spin a continuous single. Students must bring a spinning wheel with a large enough orifice for spinning art yarn, and an empty bobbin or two. |
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Sunday Classes
Spinning Softly
Karen Kinyon
Sunday, 9:00 AM, 6 Hours (One-hour break for lunch)
Class Fee: $85
Class Capacity: 8
Many times beginning spinners are so busy learning about controlling the spinning wheel that they make yarn that is very over-spun and feels harsh. In this class, we will focus on techniques to make very soft, lofty yarns that still have strength and integrity. We will spin carded or combed wool and alpaca to showcase these techniques.
Materials needed: Participants need to bring a working spinning wheel. (please no wheels that need to be set up or are missing parts. We just won't have time to fix them.) Also, bring ball winder, niddy noddy, oil bottle, paper and pen. Some wheels will be available if you don't have one. Please let us know when you sign up if you need equipment.
Karen Kinyon
Sunday, 9:00 AM, 6 Hours (One-hour break for lunch)
Class Fee: $85
Class Capacity: 8
Many times beginning spinners are so busy learning about controlling the spinning wheel that they make yarn that is very over-spun and feels harsh. In this class, we will focus on techniques to make very soft, lofty yarns that still have strength and integrity. We will spin carded or combed wool and alpaca to showcase these techniques.
Materials needed: Participants need to bring a working spinning wheel. (please no wheels that need to be set up or are missing parts. We just won't have time to fix them.) Also, bring ball winder, niddy noddy, oil bottle, paper and pen. Some wheels will be available if you don't have one. Please let us know when you sign up if you need equipment.
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Tunisian Entrelac-- Playing with Squares
Kay McCoy Sunday 9:00 AM, 3 Hours Class Fee: $37 Class Capacity: 10 Tunisian Entrelac is a fun technique to create rows of diamonds of different colors, which create interesting patterns that appear complex but are deceptively simple. We will learn this technique by making a washcloth and will discuss other ways to incorporate the technique in lots of fun projects. Students MUST be comfortable doing Tunisian Simple Stitch in Tunisian Crochet or intermediate crocheter. Students will need to bring a size I crochet hook, scissors, and tapestry needle. Yarn will be provided |
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Not "Scared" of Armature: Make Felted Scarecrow
Rhonda McClure Sunday, 9:00 AM, 3 Hours Class Fee: $45 Class Capacity: 10 Assemble a scarecrow of your own while learning the basics of 3-D needle felting with an armature. Focus will be on the materials and assembly of an armature of pipe cleaners and wire which can be adapted for any 2 or 4 legged creature. You choose the details for your not-so-scary semi pose-able Scarecrow. Finished size 8-10 inches) All materials and tools will be provided, but if you have supplies of your own you may bring them. |
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Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Kay McCoy Sunday 1:00, 2 Hours Class Fee: $40 Class Capacity: 10 Learn the basics of needle felting while creating an adorable ornament using a felting needle, various fibers, and a cookie cutter. This class is great for beginners and younger fiber enthusiasts who want to learn how needle felting works. We will make at least one ornament and participants will take home their ornament, felting needles, foam, and fiber to make a few more. Children under 10 must have adult supervision. |
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Beginning Spinning with a Drop Spindle
Collen McGee
Sunday, 1:30 PM, 2 Hours
Class Fee: $25
Class Capacity: 15
This class teaches the basics of spinning with a drop spindle and includes a little history of drop spinning in the US - mostly anecdotal stories of Basque herdsmen, Navajo spinners, sleeping beauty and all kinds of odd things that can be used to still create yarn. All tools and supplies to learn are included.
Students may take home their spindle and fiber for an additional $10.
Collen McGee
Sunday, 1:30 PM, 2 Hours
Class Fee: $25
Class Capacity: 15
This class teaches the basics of spinning with a drop spindle and includes a little history of drop spinning in the US - mostly anecdotal stories of Basque herdsmen, Navajo spinners, sleeping beauty and all kinds of odd things that can be used to still create yarn. All tools and supplies to learn are included.
Students may take home their spindle and fiber for an additional $10.