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Whorl*ds of Fun: Beginning Spindle Spinning ~ Carol Rhoades

  • 03/19/2017
  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Boardroom (2nd floor)
  • 4

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Description

Learn the basics of drafting fibers and adding twist to spindle-spin your own yarns in this three-hour class. We’ll start with the simplest method – finger spinning – and then work in pairs to begin spindle spinning. During the class, we’ll take breaks from spinning and learn about fiber characteristics, choosing fibers for spindle-spinning, how to choose a spindle, and how to match fiber and spindle. Students will practice basic skills and then learn how to control yarn diameter and the amount of twist. We’ll finish by plying two strands of yarn together for a finished yarn. You’ll have whorl*ds of fun.

See teacher bio.

Skill level 

No spinning experience necessary

Supplies Needed

  • a light weight (about 1 – 1½ or 2 oz) spindle, preferably a top-whorl spindle [instructor will not supply spindles for students]

  • Spindle suggestions:

    www.greensleevesspindles.com - Apprentice or Bare Bones

    www.schachtspindle.com - Hi-Lo spindle

    www.woolery.com- has an excellent selection of spindles

  • notepaper and pen 

Homework

  • None

Materials fee

  • $5.00 for fibers and handouts

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