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Students will explore a diverse array of natural and synthetic fibers, gain an understanding of textile production, from the barn (sheep raising and shearing) to fiber preparation, fiber properties, cleaning, and spinning yarn. We will be using drop spindles, Turkish spindles, Viking spindles, Navajo spindles, and various spinning wheels. Students will be provided with various types of fibers and wools to use and keep, as well as a spindle of their own. **Please note that students will be expected to handle fresh from the barn wool, and clean and wash it. Students with texture aversions or who do not want to touch the wool will find this class difficult, as most of our time will be spent handling wool and other fibers*. Instructor: Jamye Carr "I have 20 years of experience in public school teaching, specializing in Biology, Chemistry, Aquatic Science, and Astronomy. My teaching style incorporates student guided inquiry based learning, Socratic instruction, and adaptive lessons. In addition to my work in public schools I have worked as a private tutor for pre-med, pre-law and business school test prep company, The Princeton Review, as well as working as their Assistant Director for several years. I am also involved in two major nonprofits, and have worked with them in the capacity of Program Director and Education Director. My strengths involve my ability to work with a diverse population of students, from at risk teenagers to struggling adults. My passion is to make the world a better place, to increase the ability of students to manage their own problems, to solve through critical thinking skills, and to gather and process information skillfully. "
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