Adventurous Blending

Julia Lee

Morning

This workshop will explore the decision-making process regarding blending various fibres. The spinner may consider the following questions: • What are the characteristics of a variety of fibres and how can these characteristics be successfully combined? • What characteristics are required of the finished project? • How might the selected fibres be combined? • How should the fibres be spun and plied? During the workshop the participants will explore and variety of fibres and experiment with blending different combinations.

Please Bring :

Working spinning wheel, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, hand carders and hand combs (optional)

Julia Lee is a graduate of the 1994-2000 OHS Spinning Certificate Program and now coordinates and instructs in the course. Through her Toronto business, Provenance Yarns and Textiles, she teaches spinning, operates a fibre club subscription service, and creates custom yarns and knits. She is a professional spinner and takes commissions to spin special fibres into unique yarns. When designing her textiles, Julia uses Ontario-grown natural fibres to create attractive garments, blankets, and knitted tapestries. She likes her pieces to be noticed, while being practical, durable, and ethical. Julia was recently OHS Spinning Education Chair, and is currently an Executive member of the Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers and a member of Ontario Fibreshed.