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But you will learn enough to be able to practice further on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the course, participants will learn about different types of wool and other fibers. Those who wish can also try spinning long-fibred wool (guard hairs from Old Norwegian short-tailed landrace sheep and similar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior knowledge is required; the most important thing is motivation and patience. Everything we will do is time-consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructors will provide wool for practice. Those who wish can purchase the yarn they manage to spin during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have your own spinning wheel and want to practice on it, you are welcome to bring it. However, there are enough spinning wheels available for loan. Bring an apron to use when carding and spinning. (The wool is dirty, and there will be some debris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course lasts 10 hours over 3 sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBjørg Schultz:\u003c\/strong\u003e is a textile craftswoman, making small products from wool from her neighbor's sheep. She teaches various crafting techniques. She is keen for anything that requires a lot of work to be functional and of good quality. She spins wool and linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: bjorg@mangesysleriet.no Tel: 95 90 46 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMari Else Graffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very skilled spinner and spins yarn for both knitting and weaving; she creates beautiful tapestries. 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By the end of the course, we will have some nice bundles of dyed yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo prior knowledge is required to participate; the most important things are motivation and patience. Everything we will do is time-consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParticipants can purchase yarn for dyeing from the course instructor. The price depends on each participant's consumption, but 200 - 300 kroner will suffice for a lot. Those who wish can bring their own good quality wool yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe course lasts for 10 hours over 3 sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout course instructor Elin Hestdal Grev\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I am now retired, and was previously a farmer with sheep. 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It is also an important cultural heritage and an expression of a love for color and creativity. Many dream of embroidering their own bunad, or embroidering for a family member. In this course, you will get a taste of what you need to know and experience the satisfaction of creating even stitches and beautiful flowers on a piece of fabric. The course covers some of the fine stitches found on many of our bunads, such as satin stitch, shading, French knots, and basic stitches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructor will bring a material kit with pre-drawn fabric, needle, and thread. The kit costs NOK 250 and is in addition to the course fee, payable to the instructor. 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