Blending Board Basics with Roy Clemes
About Blending Board Basics with Roy Clemes
Learn basic use and techniques of a blending board from one of its designers! In 2011, Henry and Roy Clemes created a new tool that became the wildly popular Blending Board. This class will not only demonstrate the versatility of the blending board - blending fibers of various types, lengths, and colors - but also the strength of the blending board - quickly preparing fiber as rolags for woolen spinning. Please note: The instructor will demonstrate techniques at a pace that may be too quick for students to perform during the live class. Students will be able to practice the techniques as per the instructor’s guidance after attending the class and while reviewing the class recording (available for 30 days after the class is finished.)
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Blending board with brush and dowels
• Optional: cleaning brush, flicker, and/or hand cards
• Four ounces of assorted roving
• Optional: One ounce of washed fleece with a staple length of less than four inches long
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Both novice and veteran fiber artists will appreciate the breadth and depth of blending board techniques demonstrated in this class. No prior use of a blending board is necessary.
Contact the Teacher
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When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
Roy Clemes
Roy grew up working in his family’s woodshop and has made fiber art equipment for most of his life. He frequently write for PLY Magazine and is the president of Lambtown Festival, the largest sheep and wool show in California.
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About Lessonface, PBC & the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. We've hosted the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's virtual fiber arts seminars since 2021, and are very happy to be hosting these seminars for the sixth annual Winterfest January 30-31, 2027.