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Blending Board 101 with Denise
Date & time
1 class (choose one date):
  • Thursday, March 19, 6-8 pm
  • Saturday, March 28, 2-4 pm

Class size
6 adults

Skill level
Beginner - No prior skills needed

Bring with you or purchase at the shop
  • Blending board and flicker brush, 2 dowel rods at least 12” in length (if you don't have your own, Extra Yarn will have two blending boards for in-shop use)
  • Different colors of fiber for blending (2-4 ozs)
  • Storage container for finished rolags
  • Fiber kits are available for purchase. Kits are $15 each and include 3 different colors (1 oz each) of fiber and a small amount of sparkle

Techniques covered
In this class, you will learn the basics of using a blending board, including:
  • Prepare your workspace 
  • Put on your first layer
  • Add additional layers 
  • Create your rolag

Note
This class is intended for adults. If you are interested in lessons for children, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Cost
We use a sliding scale system to ensure our classes are accessible to all. You can learn more about our sliding scale system here.  
  • $30 - Supporting
  • $20 - Sustaining
  • $15 - Supported

Use the register button below to select which cost is best for you at checkout.

If you need further support, we have some scholarships available. Please email us at [email protected] for more information about scholarships. Thank you to the Springfield Ceramics & Crafts Club for providing support for our scholarships.
Register for Thu 3/19
Register for Sat 3/28
Cancellation Policy
To cancel a lesson, please email us. To receive a full refund, the lesson must be cancelled 5 days before the lesson start time. We cannot offer any refunds after that time. 

Reschedule Policy
To reschedule a lesson, please email us. Lessons need to be rescheduled at least 48 hours before lesson start time, otherwise they will be considered cancelled. A lesson can only be rescheduled twice before it is cancelled.

No Show Policy
We will not offer any refunds for missed lessons. 

Hours

Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Friday: 5–8p
Saturday: 10a–6p
Sunday: 12p–4p

Visit Us

1133B W Governor St
Springfield, IL 62704

Contact Us

(217) 282-2210
[email protected]

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  • About
  • Visit
  • Shop
    • Classes
    • Gift Cards
    • Sliding Scale
  • Events
  • Tools & Recycling
  • Local Yarn Shop Day 2026