Beginner Spinning Wheel Workshop

Beginner Spinning Wheel Workshop - June 28th 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor: Sylvia Smith

People who are passionate about either yarn or their own fiber animals often feel the pull to start making their own yarns. Spinning wheels are an elegant and versatile tool for this purpose. Regardless of the wheel’s size or appearance, its purpose is to add twist to fiber to make it into yarn. Watching a spinner turn a handful of fluff into a strong yarn is like watching a magical transformation, and it’s very alluring to want to learn this art.

Participants in this class will learn the basics of spinning yarns on their own spinning wheels. We will start with a brief discussion of wool fiber characteristics and practice drafting. We will then move into learning about spinning wheel mechanics. We’ll combine the two skills of drafting and managing the movements of the spinning wheel to make some singles yarns. We will end the class by creating some beautiful plied yarns, and discuss yarn-finishing techniques.

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