Saturday Afternoon Fiber Studio Drop-In | July 18th, 2027 | Gauley Bridge WV

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) on July 18th, 2027 

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

- 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, and up at the Green Train Station Building or down the street to the left of our building. The studio is ground-level accessible.

Questions? Email: bluethistlefibers@gmail.com Phone: 681-560-5749 ---

. **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