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Plying Orenburg-Style with Galina Khmeleva (Fri PM)
After spinning singles clockwise with a 'Z' twist, it is time to start the plying process. You will be using a plying/supported spindle to accomplish this task. During this process, you will learn the more economical use of luxury fibers, ie. cashmere, bison, pygora, qiviut and paco vacuna. This is a great follow up to the Spinning for Lace Knitting class.

Level: Adventurous beginner  to Intermediate+
Ages:13+ (students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult taking the class)
Materials Fee: $5 material fee is included in class fee and includes all the fibers used in class. Plying spindles and silk are provided for use in class and available for purchase directly from instructor.
Options:  none
Please Bring: approximately 100 yards of a single ply yarn spun by any method
To Do BEFORE Class:  spin 100 yards of a single ply yarn by any method
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This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area: 3
Date/Time:  Fri April 25 2pm - 5pm
 
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Plying Orenburg-Style with Galina Khmeleva (Fri PM)

$65.00Price

  • Instructor Bio

    Galina Khmeleva is a Russian American artist and former student of Olga A. Fedorova, the famed Orenburg Lace expert.  For the past 30 years, Galina has worked to build her business in the U.S. teaching and promoting easy to knit, heirloom quality pieces.  She is a huge proponent of U.S. grown fibers such as; cashmere, cashgora, Pygora, bison, qiviut, and paco-vicuna.  She has been featured in PieceWork, Spin Off, Knitter’s, and Cast On magazines all while traveling locally and internationally to promote her craft.  She has also published two books through Interweave Press, Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls 

    and The Gossamer Webs Design Collection.  When not knitting and teaching, Galina enjoys tending to her many and varied plants throughout her yard.  Since stay at home orders in March due to COVID-19, Galina’s garden has never looked better!

  • Cancellation / Refund Policy

    In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.

    Please note: Refunds are available until March 31, 2025. After March 31st, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 12, 2025, refunds are no longer available.

    Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.

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