BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL
6 Sessions $150
Begins Thursday, January 12, 7-9:30pm, Dye day-Saturday, February 18, 10-3pm or
Begins Friday, February 24, 9-11:30am, Dye day, Friday, March 30, 9-2pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
Spider Woman taught the Navajo women to spin with a spindle made of lightning and turquoise. While we can't provide that kind of equipment, we can continue the tradition. Wool, greasy, clean and commercially processed is our fiber. The last class is an all day natural dye workshop. Women who are pregnant should take the dye class at a later time when they are not pregnant. ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE WEAR OLD CLOTHES.

SPINDLE BASICS: GOOD JOINS AND SMOOTH YARNS
1 Session $35
Saturday, February 4, 1-3pm
Connie Kephart, instructor
Bring your spindles and any troublesome fibers! We’ll work on making good strong joins, as well as learn some tricks for making smooth yarns with such fibers as silk, cotton, wool top and other interesting fibers and blends I find in the closet. For all spindle spinners that need help with joins. BEGINNING SPINDLE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED (ABLE TO FILL A SPINDLE WITH SINGLES). BRING AT LEAST ONE SPINDLE. FIBERS PROVIDED, BUT IF THERE IS A FIBER YOU WANT TO WORK WITH, PLEASE BRING IT.

SPINNING BLACK
1 Session $40
Saturday, February 11, 1-4pm
Chris Switzer, instructor
Whether sheep's wool, alpaca, mohair, silk, or a blend -- what is your favorite? Why? Try a variety of fibers and compare. Learn characteristics and properties of each. What about black & white? Try Jacob's sheep or pinto alpaca fibers applied to hand carders in a different way. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. FIBERS PROVIDED. BRING WHEEL, HAND CARDERS AND SOMETHING YOU’VE SPUN. ALSO BRING SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE FIBER TO SHARE.

DASHING DIVA DOG HAIR
1 Session $40
Sunday, February 19, 1-4pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
For centuries, Native Peoples have used dog and cat hair for yarns and weaving. This fiber is readily available and quite fun to work with. We will go through preparation and spinning and come out with some lovely yarns for some very special and personal projects.
INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. BRING WHEEL AND USUAL SPINNING SUPPLIES.

DROP SPINDLE SPINNING
1 Session $40
Thursday, February 23, 7-9:30pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
The “dreaded drop spindle” need not be feared at all. All it takes is a little practice and a sense of humor. Come use our spindles or bring your own. We’ll twist the night away.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME. USE OF SPINDLES AND FIBERS PROVIDED.

SPINNING REFRESHER
1 Session $40
Thursday, March 1, 7-9:30pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
Is your spinning wheel just gathering dust? Want a quick review of spinning basics? We’ll spend the evening reviewing wheel maintenance, the difference between woolen and worsted yarns and plying techniques. BRING YOUR OWN WHEEL, THREE BOBBINS AND A LAZY KATE. FIBERS PROVIDED.

SPINNING 2
4 Sessions $100
Begins Thursday, March 8, 7-9:30pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
Now that you know what the knobs on your spinning wheel are for, is it time for another class? Spinning 2 will include such varied topics as t.p.i. (twists per inch), use of wool combs, Navajo plying and more. We will cover different techniques to give you more control over the size and twist of the yarn you spin. BEGINNING SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. BRING YOUR WHEEL. FIBERS PROVIDED.

FIBER BLIZZARDS
1 Session $40
Saturday, March 10, 1-3pm
Connie Kephart, instructor
Dig out your hand cards--we'll use them to create a crazy storm of rolags, using multiple fibers, multiple colors, and a handful of mix-ins! Use the results of class as samples for larger blending projects, or spin the rolags one after the other to create a unique, one-of-a-kind yarn. BEGINNING SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. FIBERS PROVIDED.
BRING HAND CARDS AND ANY FIBER THAT COULD USE A LITTLE MAKE OVER. BRING WHEEL OR SPINDLE

WILD AND CRAZY YARNS
1 Day $60
Saturday, March 24, 10-5pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
Inspired by Jacyee Boggs…these bumps, beehives, halos, coils, cores and encasements are to die for! OMG! These are all wild, wonderful and crazy yarns with the structural integrity you are looking for in your special projects. The samples are the proof of the pudding. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. FIBERS PROVIDED.
BRING ALL THE NORMAL SPINNING TOOLS (EVERYTHING) AND A LOT OF ENTHUSIASM!