Beginning Spinning: Drop Spindle & Wheel

Suitable for both complete beginners as well as those not-so-new who need a little more guidance, this class will cover spinning on both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. We’ll cover the types and parts of these tools and which may be right for you. Other topics include how to use a niddy-noddy, drafting, plying, hand carding and finishing. Most of the time will be spent working on the spindle and wheel and learning to use fiber tools. Our goal is to send you home with a plied skein of yarn. Judi recommends that you practice treadling a spinning wheel - both forward and backwards - prior to the class.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Judi Jetson & Jamie Sparks (Read Judi and Jamie's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee : $25, including a drop spindle and wool to take home!     (to be collected day of class)

Instructor will provide: You'll receive a drop spindle, roving and a variety of animal fibers in both natural and dyed colors. We can loan you a wheel for the  class if you don't have one.

Students should bring: Bring your own spinning wheel and/or drop spindle, if you have one. If you have clean fleece, or a braid you want to try spinning, you can bring that, too

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