Opened Spot - The Magic of Spinning with a Wooden Spindle
The Magic of Spinning with a Wooden Spindle
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky & Barbara Seeler
Day: Saturday
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Hours Required: 2 hours
Maximum Students: 15
Total Class Fee (Includes $25 material fee): $82
Location: 4-H Building
Class Description: Have you wanted to learn how to spin but find buying a wheel too expensive? The spindle is a very affordable option and this class will teach you the in’s and out’s of spinning on a spindle. Plus, you get to take the fiber and spindle home! There is something magical about spinning your own yarn and turning it into a knitted shawl, a crocheted hat, or other handcrafted item. Using a well-balanced wood spindle, we will talk about fiber choices, show you how to prepare fiber to spin, and how to start spinning. You will learn the differences between fibers such as wool, alpaca, and cotton, best practices, and differences of spinning clockwise or counterclockwise. We will briefly discuss plying, how to finish up your yarn by washing it, along with options such as dyeing. Come and join the fun of spinning. There will be vendors available in the Vendor Marketplace that have additional fiber you can purchase in a variety of fiber types and colors.
Required Skills: No experience needed.
Students Should Bring to Class: Excitement and enthusiasm!
Supplies Provided by Instructor: A wooden spindle and 2 oz. of fiber to spin for you to keep.