Spinning Classes

DROP SPINDLE SPINNING
1 Session $35
Thursday, June 18, 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.

BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL
6 Sessions $145
Begins Thursday, July 16, 7-9:30pm,
Dye day-Saturday, August 22, 10-3pm or
Begins Friday, July 17, 9-11:30am,
Dye Day, Friday, August 28, 9-2pm, no class August 14
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.

BOO KLA (YARN WITH LOOPS)
1 Session $50
Saturday, July 18, 1-5pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
Spend the day playing and creating an assortment of boucle yarns. We will use a variety of fibers and spin wonderful samples to add to your palette of handspun yarn techniques. MATERIALS PROVIDED. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED.BRING YOUR WHEEL, CARDERS, EXTRA BOBBINS, LAZY KATE AND NIDDY NODDY.

WRAP AND ROLL
1 Session $50
Saturday, July 25, 12-4pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
This is a delightful “twist” on core spinning. Sarah Anderson coined the phrase in her article in Spin-Off. She is a warm and giving teacher who inspires. A little like rubbing your tummy, patting your head chewing bubble gum and tap dancing. Tough at first-but lots of fun once you get into it. Join us. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. FIBERS PROVIDED. BRING YOUR WHEEL AND REGULAR SPINNING ACCESSORIES.

SHOW YOUR SKEIN!!
1 Session $25
Tuesday, August 4, 6-8pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
There is usually a printed set of criteria that is pretty standard. There are also discretionary points based on judge’s likes and dislikes. We will review basics and go through judging cards. Bring some of your own skeins to review. This is a perfect opportunity to have your skeins critiqued in a friendly, professional manner as a wonderful learning experience. ALL LEVELS WELCOME. BRING YOUR HANDSPUN SKEINS TO REVIEW AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT SHOW.

SPINNING ALPACA
1 Session $35
Saturday, August 8, 1-4pm
Chris Switzer, instructor
Come spin fiber from some of the Switzer’s herd of 120 alpaca. You will blend different colors and other fibers as well as try different preparations-roving, raw fleece, just teased and more. Even some paco-vicuna to try. Lots of great ideas and sharing. BEGINNING SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED. BRING YOUR WHEEL AND CARDERS, 1 OUNCE OF YOUR FAVORITE FIBER TO SHARE FOR BLENDING AND SOMETHING YOU’VE MADE WITH YOUR HANDSPUN.

SPINDLE SURVEY
1 Session $35
Sunday, August 23, 1-4pm
Connie Kephart, instructor
Do you look at the spindles in shops and at wool festivals and wonder why you might need to add that particular spindle to your collection? This class will provide the information you need to justify those multiple spindle purchases! We'll spin on many different spindles and we'll talk about how and why whorls are weighted the way they are, the reasons for and against notches, why hooks differ so much, and the pros and cons for low-whorl, top-whorl and mid-whorl spindles.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SPIN A CONTINUOUS THREAD ON A SPINDLE. USE OF SPINDLES AND FIBER PROVIDED.