TerBest Farms is teaching classes that will take you back to your roots of homesteading and fiber art from your heritage. Come and learn the art of making clothes from start to finish or get started on all those fun fiber crafts you’ve always wanted to learn. There will be classes for beginners to advanced, so great for all ages, boys and girls. These classes will include drop spindle, crocheting, knitting, hand spinning and fiber start to finish. Theses classes will be a great addition to any homeschool family who wants to learn life skills and more. Sign up for all day classes or just pick the one or two classes your interested in. If you’re taking all classes please arrive at 9:30 so you have time to get your kits for every class, if your only taking one or two classes please arrive 15 minutes early. Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks for the lunch break. For Knitting and Crocheting classes please bring your own needles and yarn to help keep the cost low for your family (lots at thrift stores).
Week 2
Class 1 10:00-11:00 Drop Spindle :Reviewing the progression of the addition of fiber to the yarn on the drop spindle or
Beginning Knitting :(Bring size 4 circular needles for knitting)Learn Knit stich and learn to measure gauge
Class 2 11:00:-12:00 Beginning Spinning :Drafting yarn onto the spinning wheel and the mechanics of the spinning wheel or
Beginning Crocheting or Begin Afghan Squares: ( Bring Crocheting Hook H, I, or K) Double crochet, treble crochet stich shell stitch.
12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
Class 3 12:30-1:30 Crocheting Project or Knitting Project: Continued (bring size 4 circular needles for knitting) (Crocheting Hook H, I, or K)
Class 4 1:30-2:30 Spinning Wheel Drafting yarn onto the spinning wheel and the mechanics of the spinning wheel or
Drop Spindle Reviewing the progression of the addition of fiber onto the wheel.
Class 5 2:30-3:30 Fiber Start to Finish -Carding, combing and prepping your fiber to spin(If you’re taking this class do not sign up for the spinning class because this skill will be taught during this 4 week course)
Classes will be $15 each(each week) and some classes will have a fiber kit that needs to be purchased separately. This one time kit purchase will be for classes 1-4
$40 for Spinning Kit For Week 1-4 (Must Purchase)
$49 for Start to Finish Kit For Week 1-4 (Must Purchase)
For sign ups Call (208)255-8123 or email: terbestalpacas@gmail.com RSVP no less than one week prior to your class as space is limited. Pay the day of with cash or check or make arrangements to pay with Venmo. If paying with debit or credit there will be an extra fee
(PARENTS MUST STAY DURING THE CLASSES)