Wheel Spinning

Have you wanted to learn to create your own yarn for that special fiber arts project? In this workshop we will do just that. Using a spinning wheel you will learn why wool spins, preparing fibers for spinning, spinning techniques and plying. No prior experience necessary. Fee includes use of spinning wheels and materials. You are also welcome to bring your own wheel. A spinning wheel and fiber will be provided to use during the class. The fee for this class is $65. Preregistration is required; register at greenmountainfibers.com. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to run this class, so consider registering with a friend! There is a maximum of 3 (there are up to 2 more spots available for students who bring their own wheel).

A business professional, now retired, Susan has been a maker and fiber artist most of her life. Susan learned how to weave in Sweden during her junior year in high school as a Rotary exchange student. A lifelong learner, Susan's passion for weaving, spinning, dyeing and all fiber arts never abated. Susan studied weaving in Denmark and was active in the Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut for over twenty years. She has been teaching since 2010. In 2016 Susan founded Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill in Waitsfield, Vermont producing yarn for small farmers and selling unique fiber products. Susan is a member of the Vermont Weavers Guild, Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild and British Tapestry Alliance. Now retired from millwork, Susan looks forward to sharing her expertise, enthusiasm and passion for the fiber arts.

You may also like the following events from Green Mountain Yarn & Fiber:

• This Saturday, 21st February, 10:30 am, Becoming a Confident Knitter Series in Rutland
• Next Saturday, 28th February, 10:30 am, Learn to Knit Socks on DPNs in Rutland
• Next month, 7th March, 01:30 pm, Color Theory for Fiber Artists in Rutland

Also check out other Workshops in Rutland, Arts events in Rutland.