Introduction to Spinning

Introduction to Spinning
July 8 - 12, 2024
One Week Session  $750
 
Becoming Proficient in 5 days
In this 5 day session, each student will learn the basics of spinning from historically processed raw fleeces and hand tools
 
From this class, you will walk away confidently knowing how to:
- Wash a fleece without worries of felting or matting
- Process fiber for both worsted and woolen spinning
- Prepare commercial roving to spin without getting caught up
- Spin a consistent yarn on a spindle
- Have a well-rounded understanding of how to operate both treadle and “walking” wheels

Every student will leave this class entirely capable of spinning beautiful yarns at home with whatever resources they have available.
 
Maximun enrollment in the class is 8 students.