Making Your Own Yarn with a Spindle
Making Your Own Yarn with a Spindle
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky & Barbara Seeler
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Hours Required: 2
Minimum number of students: 3
Maximum number of students: 20
Minimum age of students: Ages 16 and up (no parent required)
Total Class Fee (includes $30 materials fee): $102
Location: 4-H Building
Description: Ever wonder if you could spin your own yarn? Isn’t the equipment expensive? Aren’t there a lot of accessories you need? Never fear! Spindle spinning is a good way to start and minimally inexpensive. This class will include a well-balanced spindle, fiber, and instruction that can take you from start to finish in making yarn on a spindle. We include a good grade of fiber for you to start with and personal instruction to help you become confident with your spinning. We will cover types of fibers, spinning tools, differences and what to look for in a spindle, how to finish your yarn and bring samples of different types of yarn reflecting the spinning methods used. We will also cover “where to go” if you want to join a guild and how to find more fiber to spin. Come join the fun!
Required Skills: No skills required.
Students Should Bring to Class: Your enthusiasm and excitement to learn!
Supplies Provided by Instructor: We will provide well balanced spindles, two different fibers to spin, and handout which provides backup to what you are learning.