Archive: November 2024

Spinning Skill Builder – Saturday

Take your spinning to the next level with a skills-focused class designed to make your wheel work for you!...

Spin Doctor

On Saturday afternoon in the Marketplace, the Doctor is IN! Sign up for 20 minute help sessions on all things spinning. Bring your wheel, or use one of the demo wheels. Sessions are free but please sign up for a time slot....

Spinning Skill Builder – Friday

Take your spinning to the next level with a skills-focused class designed to make your wheel work for you!...

Making Yarn on a Spindle

Fall in love with the relaxing art of spinning. Make your first handspun yarn with a drop spindle designed for easy use....

Spin Anywhere: a drop spindle class for wheel users

Discover the fun portability of spindles. This class is for anyone who needs confidence on a spindle. It was specifically designed for the transition from spinning with a wheel to a spindle....

Intermediate Drop Spindle

Enhance your drop spindle skills. This class is for anyone who needs confidence on a spindle, and who has already taken a beginner drop spindle class, or has beginner-level experience on a spindle....

Inspirational Fiber Blending – Friday

Participants will learn how to craft a personalized fiber blend using an image as their source of inspiration and develop skills in color identification by examining a photo to create a physical fiber representation....

Inspirational Fiber Blending – Saturday

Participants will learn how to craft a personalized fiber blend using an image as their source of inspiration and develop skills in color identification by examining a photo to create a physical fiber representation....

Spinning 201: Learn to Spin

Curious to learn how to spin your own yarn with a spinning wheel or e-spinner? This workshop offers an introduction to wheel mechanics, fiber tools, and the fascinating world of fibers.We'll cover essential tips and methods, aiming to equip you with the confidence to craft your own handspun yarn....

Spinning for Consistency

How does one reliably create consistent yarns when handspinning? This workshop is an in-depth dive into methods and practices for handspinners that are specifically geared towards the goal of creating consistent handspun yarns....

Bast Fibers Plus: Spinning It All~ FULL

Historically bast fibers have filled our linen closets and kept us clothed. These fibers are often proclaimed the oldest fibers found and dated archaeologically. Flax, hemp, ramie, and bamboo were important bast fibers grown in different world areas and cultures....

One Handpainted Braid – Six Different Color Effects

Handpainted braids are wonderful sources of inspiration. Although much of the color work has been done by the dyer, it is up to you, the spinner, to effectively manage the color using color management techniques which lend your handspun a greater sense of balance, proportion and unity....

Sheep to Skein

Many handspinners are eager to work with locally-grown wools, but may not feel sure of how to get started. In this workshop, we will discuss ways to connect with local wool growers, and what to do with your fresh fleece....