This class focuses on creating beautiful, unique yarn using spinning wheels. Plenty of time will be given to establish the essential coordination skills and basic techniques every spinner must master to gain competence in spinning. You will venture into areas of fiber preparation, tools of the trade, terminology, drafting and plying techniques. Overviews of wheel mechanics, maintenance and spinning history will be scattered throughout the class. By the end of the class you will be putting yarn onto the bobbin, admiring your first skein of yarn and leaving with the confidence to continue spinning on your own!
Level of experience: Beginner
Materials Provided by Instructor: Spinning wheels, fleece & fiber, carding & spinning tools, notebooks
Materials Provided by Student:
IF YOU HAVE you should bring
; spinning wheel in good working condition, lazy kate, at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards
Homework: None
Patty can be reached by email at patty@wooltinker.com
