Demonstrations

Spinning Demonstrations:

One purpose of our guild is to foster an interest in spinning with the general public. Demonstrating at fairs, museums, farms, schools and other places is one very enjoyable way to interest people in spinning and to educate the public generally about the craft. Our guild tries to have a presence at a number of events every year. All are welcome to participate, even novice spinners. Basic knowledge of spinning is all that is needed, as the public sees and talks to you for a few minutes only while passing by, and generally asks only the most basic questions. To sign up for any particular demonstration, email Sharilyn Ross.

Upcoming Demonstrations:

July
- Flax demonstration for Miss Elisa's Summer School program
  Location: One room schoolhouse in Harry Allen Park in Honeoye Falls, July 26th - 30th (These are the dates of the program. Pick a day and time by coordinating with Mary Lynne Parmelee.)
  Contact Info: Mary Lynne Parmelee, marylynne(at)rochester(dot)rr(dot)com or 585-721-3441
  Mary Lynne is specifically looking for someone to demonstrate the preparation and spinning of flax.

August/September
- NY State Fair, Syracuse, NY.
  Dates: Aug 29, 30, 31, 10am-2pm and 2pm-5:30pm
  Sept 1 10am-2pm and 2pm-5:30pm
  Sept 2 2pm-5:30pm
  Location: Syracuse Fair Grounds at the Wool Center between the Sheep and Horse barns
  Parking: Gate 6 or 7. Parking pass and tickets for the fair will be provided to volunteers. Linda will mail them to you ahead of time.
  Contact: Linda Miller 315-440-6049
  
  If you don't want to bring your wheel to spin, there are 4 wheels available to borrow at the site: a saxony, a Kiwi, a Louet and a Fricke. There is a niddy noddy and a ball winder also available to borrow. You're welcome to bring knitting, crochet, needle felting, rug hooking, weaving or any other fiber related activity.

September
- At our own festival (of course!)
- Knox Farm Fiber Fest

October
- Agricultural Fair, Genesee Country Museum, Flint Hill Rd, Mumford
- National Alpaca Farmers Day- includes many farms around the area.
  Sharilyn will have a list of farms who want spinners as it gets closer.
- Lazy Acre Alpacas, 8830 Baker Road, Bloomfield

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