Saturday Afternoon Fiber Studio Drop-In | Fiber Processing & Natural Dye | Gauley Bridge WV
$12.00
Join us for an open studio session! Drop in anytime during our Saturday afternoon hours (1:00-4:00 PM) to use hand spinning equipment, hand-carding tools, and natural dye facilities. Perfect for beginners and experienced fiber makers alike.
All equipment provided. Bring your own fiber or purchase fiber bases in studio.
📍 Location: 314 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
⏰ Hours: Saturday 1:00-4:00 PM
👥 Limited to 15 makers per session
After purchasing, you’ll receive a confirmation email with studio guidelines and what to bring.
## What's Included in Your Drop-In Session
Your $12 drop-in session gives you access to our community fiber studio for the full 3-hour Saturday afternoon session (1:00-4:00 PM).
### Equipment Available
**Hand Spinning:**
- Studio spinning wheels (shared use)
- Drop spindles (various weights)
- Niddy noddys for skeining
- Yarn swifts and ball winders
**Fiber Preparation:**
- Hand cards (multiple weights and sizes)
- Blending boards for color work
- Fiber scales for measuring
**Natural Dye Studio:**
- Dye pots and burners
- Mordanting stations
- Drying racks and work tables
- Measuring tools, thermometers, pH test strips
### What to Bring
**Required:**
- Your own fiber to process, dye, or spin (or purchase fiber bases in studio)
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
**Optional:**
- Your own spinning wheel or spindle (if you have a preferred tool)
- Project bag for works in progress
- Notebook for recording techniques
- Water bottle
**Available for Purchase in Studio:**
- Natural dye extracts and mordants
- Undyed fiber bases
- Blue Thistle Fibers naturally dyed yarn and roving
- Hand spinning and fiber preparation tools
### Studio Guidelines
- Sign in upon arrival
- All visitors must complete a brief waiver (available at studio)
- Clean equipment after use
- Return tools to designated storage areas
- Ask questions! Sara or Clare will be available during all open hours
### Location & Parking
**Address:** 314 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
Free street parking available directly in front of studio. The studio is ground-level accessible.
### Questions?
Email: bluethistlefibers@gmail.com
Phone: 681-560-5749
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## About Blue Thistle Fibers
We honor six generations of textile knowledge passed down through hands—from the Scottish Highlands to the Adirondacks to Appalachia. Our studio is where traditional knowledge meets contemporary making. Where fiber makers learn techniques their great-grandmothers knew. Where natural dye plants connect us to land and textile history.
Welcome to the work that hands remember. We're glad you're here.
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**Booking Notes:**
- Purchase your session anytime before the Saturday you plan to attend
- Sessions are limited to 15 participants to ensure everyone has space and equipment access
- Drop in anytime between 1:00-4:00 PM—you don't need to stay the full 3 hours
- If you'd like to attend multiple Saturdays, simply add multiple sessions to your cart
Additional information
| Studio Days | March 28th, April 4th, May 30th, June 13th, July 18th, August 15th, September 12th |
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