KG001: Hand Spinning Yarn on a Spinning Wheel
Join us to learn how to hand spin yarn on a spinning wheel. You can create any kind of yarn. It is a whole new world to be introduced to. You may think of it as an ancient art, however as you tell people you are learning to spin, you will be surprised at how many spinners you meet.
In this class, you will learn all about your wheel and the different types of wheels that are available. We will make a 2 ply yarn together in this class. You will learn the parts on your wheel, additional tools used in making yarn, how to prepare and draft fiber, how to ply yarn, how to take your yarn off the wheel, and how to set the twist.
I find spinning to be a very relaxing craft once you get past the learning curve. It is a total stress reliever!
Supplies needed:
-Spinning wheel in good working order, or borrow one of ours. If you want to borrow a wheel, please notify us at least one week before the class.
-We will provide you with 1 ounce of fiber for free. You may need to purchase more for the class.
-Orifice hook
-bobbins
-niddy noddy if you have one.
What you will learn:
-ergonomic posture for spinning
-treadling
-tensions
-parts of a wheel
-predrafting
-the drafting zone
-filling the bobbin
-plying
-using a niddy noddy
-setting the twist
The class is a two session class. In the first class, learn all about your wheel and the basics of how to spin on your wheel. The second class covers how to process fiber, how to how to ply your singles, and how to set the twist in your yarn.
In this class, you will learn all about your wheel and the different types of wheels that are available. We will make a 2 ply yarn together in this class. You will learn the parts on your wheel, additional tools used in making yarn, how to prepare and draft fiber, how to ply yarn, how to take your yarn off the wheel, and how to set the twist.
I find spinning to be a very relaxing craft once you get past the learning curve. It is a total stress reliever!
Supplies needed:
-Spinning wheel in good working order, or borrow one of ours. If you want to borrow a wheel, please notify us at least one week before the class.
-We will provide you with 1 ounce of fiber for free. You may need to purchase more for the class.
-Orifice hook
-bobbins
-niddy noddy if you have one.
What you will learn:
-ergonomic posture for spinning
-treadling
-tensions
-parts of a wheel
-predrafting
-the drafting zone
-filling the bobbin
-plying
-using a niddy noddy
-setting the twist
The class is a two session class. In the first class, learn all about your wheel and the basics of how to spin on your wheel. The second class covers how to process fiber, how to how to ply your singles, and how to set the twist in your yarn.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Students who know how to spin with a spindle learn faster. Knowing how to spin on a spinde is highly desirable but not necessary.
Materials Included:
1 ounce of fiber, additional 4 ounce bundles will be available for purchase.
Requirements:
Wheels and spindles are available for use and purchase. We recommend you bring your own wheel
in good working order along with bobbins and a niddy noddy if you have one.
Instructor Name:
Karen Goodson
Instructor Bio:
Karen Goodson - I have been hand spinning yarn for over 35 years. I have done many crafts through the years however I have found making yarn to be at the top of my list. I have been involved in the hand spinning world throughout the Northwest for all of the years I have spun. I have been a director for North west Regional Handspinners Assn, a certified handspinning judge, and even taught the judging certification program for a number of years. I have demonstrated spinning at numerous events. I have belonged to many hand spinning groups and planned retreats and conferences for these groups. I love the craft so much My husband and I ran a fiber mill where we custom produced yarns and roving for the local farmers for 10 years. Fibers First Inc. I am a true crafter at heart - quilting, knitting, crocheting, weaving, pineneedle basketry, beading, rug hooking, sewing, scrapbooking are a few of the crafts I love. Teaching others any of these crafts has always been a joy for me as I really want to see all these crafts carried forward for many generations to come.
KG001: Hand Spinning Yarn on a Spinning Wheel
Cost:
$ 130.00