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LESLIE FESPERMAN & The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room
A learning resource of the Yadkin Arts Council—fostering creativity, learning and understanding in the fiber arts 60
Yadkin Valley Living Magazine
If you weave, spin or even if it has always been a dream to do so—now is your opportunity. The Yadkin Arts Council’s latest extension is the Yadkin Valley Fiber Room in downtown Yadkinville. Leslie Fesperman is the artist and program coordinator. This North Carolina native grew up in WinstonSalem and as an adult has lived across the State. Leslie recalls experiencing craft shows since early childhood and consequently developed a sincere admiration for artisans. After spending several years creating with glass, Leslie directed her talent to fiber with her first loom—a table loom. Currently she and husband John own a small farm in the Yadkin Valley where they care for Leslie’s “fiber pets” that include alpacas, rabbits, angora goats along with miniature guardian donkeys. In the new studio, John has proved himself a handy carpenter and shop maintenance engineer. Fiber classes will be offered and guest instructors from North Carolina and across the United States are booked for various fiber classes. The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room has partnered with Canada’s Olds College to offer spinning and weaving classes for Master Weavers and Spinners’ certificates on six levels of proficiency. Studio looms are available for rent on a monthly basis. Inquire about the Community Loom on site and Leslie’s availability for demonstrations. Schedule a time to weave a rag rug on an vintage two-harness loom or purchase North Carolina fibers from area farms and North Carolina made tools of the trade. Dragon Tale Rayon yarns and supplies for workshops are also offered. The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room is located two doors down from the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center at 230 East Main Street, Yadkinville. Check out upcoming classes (incl. weekends) in weaving, felting, dyeing, spinning and more: yadkinarts.org/yadkinvalleyfiberroom or call Leslie Fesperman: 919-260-9728. Stop by on Thursdays and Fridays noon to 4:00p and Saturdays 11:00a to 3:00p.
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