Spinning Skill Builder – Saturday
Take your spinning to the next level with a skills-focused class designed to make your wheel work for you!...
Take your spinning to the next level with a skills-focused class designed to make your wheel work for you!...
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....
Take your spinning to the next level with a skills-focused class designed to make your wheel work for you!...
Fall in love with the relaxing art of spinning. Make your first handspun yarn with a drop spindle designed for easy use....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....