Join us for a two day venture into the art of turning wool into yarn! Discover spinning wheel basics and begin to train your hands, feet, and head in the age old craft of spinning. During this class you will learn to treadle with control and carefully draft fibers to produce a consistent yarn. We will discuss types of wool, breeds of sheep, and basic fiber preparation.
Now that you are spinning a consistent single yarn, learn to ply. Why we ply yarn and what applications are best suited to plied yarns will be discussed. Winding off your completed skein and steps used to finish yarn by washing and fulling will also be discussed.
Bring your own spinning wheel if it is in good working order. Some wheels will be available. Fiber will be provided. Product: yarn.
Enrollment: 4 to 8
Minimum age: 12
a/ March 10-11, 2012, Saturday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Gracie Dailey and Anne McKenny
b/ October 20-21, 2012, Saturday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Gracie Dailey and Anne McKenny
Tuition: $180
Materials: $25
Student Testamonials:
"The instructors are amazing! Very helpful and I'm going to leave with much more knowledge than I could have anticipated." ~Student, March 2011
"Really enjoyed both Gracie and Anne- it really helped to get a lot of individual addention. The class was very informative and a lot of fun." ~Student, March 2011
Check out our bookstore- we have an assortment of spinning books and DVDs to help you continue your hobby! Go to Bookstore
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