Model of Fibrart-courses
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- We learn to choose fleeces and to distinguish wool for handicrafts and for other uses.
- We observe wool of different breeds and their respective characteristics: merino wool, ansotana, Aragonese, xisqueta, churra, latxa, carranzana, ouessant, ojinegre ...
- We learn to wash the wool and to dry it..
- We know the processes to prepare the wool for spinning or the creation of felt.
- We experiment with the tools of scoring and caring wool.
- We practice a small introduction to spinning by experimenting with the rotating bar.
- We create a small felt detail to know your technique.
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Schedule: Monday: 10.00-14.00 h and 16.00-20.00 h.
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Note: The course includes a rotating bar and 500 gr of wool for each participant.
Registrations and further information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
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Schedule: Friday: 10.00-14.00 h and 16.00-20.00 h.
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Note: The course includes a rotating bar and 500 gr of wool for each participant.
Registrations and further information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
- We observe the natural fibers of animal origin: wool, mohair; and of vegetable origin: cotton, linen, hemp and wild silk.
- We capture the characteristics of wool.
- We prepare the fibers: cleaning the wool.
- We card the obtained fibers.
- The tools for spinning are presented.
- We experiment with the tools to get the thread done.
- We mix fibers and colors with hand-held cards and card mill.
- We spin with spindle and spinning wheel.
- We twist two threads to obtain a two-strand thread.
- We make a small primitive fabric with the obtained threads.
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Hours: Saturday 10.00-14.00 h and 16.00-20.00 h.
Sunday: 10:00 am-14:00 pm.
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Note: The course includes a spindle and 500 gr of wool for each participant.
Further information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
Dates:
Hours: Wednesday 10.00-14.00 h and 16.00-20.00 h.
Thursday: 10:00 am-14:00 pm.
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Note: The course includes a spindle and 500 gr of wool for each participant.
Further information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
- We learn to organize and arrange skeins well..
- We prepare the wool properly before dyeing: "el mor dentado".
- We fine-tune dye baths using plant material.
- We all experience together making the whole process of etching, dyeing and modifying.
- We get a range of colors from only 3 or 4 different colored baths.
- Finally, we discuss alternatives to dyeing with natural dyes, specifically the solar dye and how to do it at home easily.
- We work with the blue color "indigo".
- We learn to prepare an organic indigo bath.
- We dye the wool with the indigo bath.
- We experiment with the yellow and red wool obtained the first day and we will get greens and browns.
- We prepare a sample of the color wool and its procedure.
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Hours: Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-14:00 h and 16:00-20:00 h.
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Note: Each participant will take home 800 gr. of dyed merino wool (carded wool) or 400 gr in skeins and a swatch of the obtained colors.
Registration and more information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
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Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-14:00 h and 16:00-20:00 h.
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Note: Each participant will take home 800 gr. of dyed merino wool (carded wool) or 400 gr in skeins and a swatch of the obtained colors.
Registration and more information: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
- In the morning we will learn to create balls, churros, rope. With them we will create some jewelery pieces. A pair of earrings, a necklace.
- For the afternoon we will learn how to make felt in 3 dimensions: case, glasses case or mobile phone case, flowers, light objects or shoes.
- Each one will create a piece in 3 dimensions according to their interest.
Dates:
Hours: (8 hours): 10:00-14 h: 00 and 16:00-20:00 h.
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Note: The price includes course, material and midday meal.
More information and registration: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu
Dates:
Hours: (8 hours): 10:00-14 h: 00 and 16:00-20:00 h.
Price:
Place:
Note: The price includes course, material and midday meal.
More information and registration: fibrart [arroba] fibrart.eu