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Drum carders are a mystery to the average fiber artist: fiber is fed into the carder, ends up on the big drum, and something magical happens in between. In our ‘Exploring the Drum Carder’ class, students begin the day by learning the history of drum carders, how they work, and why they function the way they do. The fun goes hands-on for the rest of the day as we delve into the
differences of woolen and worsted carding, explore the many tools that make drum carding more efficient, and crank out four different batts. The first batt will be hand cranked before switching over to Electric Drive for the duration of class. All materials, carders, and tools will be provided by the instructors.
 
Level: Beginner
Ages:  14+
Materials Fee (included in class cost):  $50 for materials
Options:  none
Please Bring: An attitude for learning and note taking implements of your choice. Videos are allowed as long as recording is not disruptive to other students and videos are not published on the internet or social media. Photos are welcome and fine to post to social media. Students may bring a drum carder or fiber if they have questions about them, but students will use the carders and fiber provided by the instructor.
To Do BEFORE Class:  nothing
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This Class will be held in Arena 2
In Classroom Area:  9
Date/Time:  Thurs April 16 - 10am - 5pm with an hour lunch
 
Please arrive at Class Check-In at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Exploring the Drum Carder with Henry Clemes (Thurs All Day)

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  • Instructor Bio

    Bio for Henry: Henry bought his first wood lathe at the age of eight and founded Clemes & Clemes in 1970 after four years of apprenticing with renowned wheel maker Anthony Cardarelle. His company grew throughout the 1970s and 1980s, supplying spinning wheels, hand cards, drum carders, and fleeces for the burgeoning fiber arts movement that continues to this day. Henry regularly instructs fiber artists and producers in the use of drum carders and has taught at both Maryland Sheep and Wool and New York Sheep and Wool as well as many other fiber festivals around the country.

  • Cancellation / Refund Policy

    In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.

    Please note: Full refunds are available until February 28, 2026. After February 28th, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after March 31st, 2026, refunds are no longer available, unless you can find someone to take the class in your place.

    Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.

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