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DTSTART:20270213T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Own Drum Carder
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/build-your-own-drum-carder-2027-02-13
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:A drum carder is a prized fiber tool that can often feel inacce
 ssible because of the cost. Join us in the woodshop and learn to make your
  own drum carder! Learn to safely use planers\, table saws\, band saws\, r
 outers\, etc. from a woman skilled in their use. Learn to assemble the par
 ts you create into a tool highly sought-after by fiber folk for spinning f
 rom a gadget-guy that spins. You will leave not only with your own manual 
 powered drum carder in hand\, but the skills and confidence to safely purs
 ue the wonderful world of woodworking! As a bonus\, information will be pr
 ovided on how you can subsequently convert your prized possession into a p
 owered machine. Total beginners in both (or either) fiber preparation or w
 oodworking are welcome. Those with experience in either (or both) are also
  welcome. Students ages 18+ may register for this course independently. Yo
 uth ages 14-17 are welcome to register with an adult. Adult/child pairs wi
 ll complete 1 project and pay 1 materials fee. A 25% tuition discount appl
 ies to the youth registrant when registering with a full-paying adult\; ca
 ll to register. Required Tools Closed-toed footwear Personal protective eq
 uipment: safety glasses and hearing protection are provided for students a
 nd required for certain tools in our workshops\, but you may wish to bring
  your own for fit and comfort Optional Tools We hope to have the opportuni
 ty to chat and card some fleece together on the final day. If you’re able\
 , please bring along some fleece to process in a group setting with your n
 ew drum carder. Session Information Note: Registration for this course clo
 ses January 13\, 2027 so instructors can order the appropriate materials T
 his course is part of Fiber Week 2027. Plan to arrive a day earlier for Fi
 ber Friday on Friday\, February 12\, which features demonstrations\, speak
 ers\, and community gatherings offered as a benefit to students enrolled i
 n Fiber Week coursework. Full schedule available online in January 2027.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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