Fri 17 Aug 2018
Posted by Tropical Twister under Articles , Hand Spun Yarn , Spinning
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Love to craft? Learn to Spin!
Learn to spin wool yarn using a spinning wheel. In the first session you will learn spinning terminology, about the different types of wheels, and the basics of how wool is spun into yarn. You’ll be spinning by the end of your first session!
During the following class you will learn to ply your singles yarn, ending up with 2-plied yarn, and how to prepare fiber for spinning using drum carder. In the third session you’ll have more practice in spinning, plying, and carding. No experience required. Spinning wheel & materials will be provided to use in the class.
September 7, 14, & 21 ● 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$25/Session
As the class size limited to 5 students,
call and for your reservation today! 941.755.7830
(Reservations are required…Don’t miss out!)
Instructor: Linda Martin, winner 1st (knitting) & 2nd (weaving) place handspun division @ Florida State Fair 2018 & contributor to Spin-Off Magazine and Spinning Wheel Sleuth.
