BEGINNER SPINNING WITH A DROP SPINDLE - Instructor Susie Gourlay, Knit Natural
Friday, September 5th, 6 - 8:30pm (2.5 hrs) $100
Ever wanted to learn how to make yarn by hand? In this class you will learn the time honoured tradition of spindling. We will be using a top whorl spindle to learn how to create your own leader, manage twist, understand the drafting zone and draft continuously, build a cop and prepare your spun singles for plying. We will also discuss spindle types, fibre preparations, and finishing techniques. Perfect for beginners.
Ages 14+
Students bring to class: Paper and pen for note-taking
Price Breakdown: $40 Materials fee includes a drop spindle, 4 oz of wool and written instructions, $60 workshop fee
Friday, September 5th, 6 - 8:30pm (2.5 hrs) $100
Ever wanted to learn how to make yarn by hand? In this class you will learn the time honoured tradition of spindling. We will be using a top whorl spindle to learn how to create your own leader, manage twist, understand the drafting zone and draft continuously, build a cop and prepare your spun singles for plying. We will also discuss spindle types, fibre preparations, and finishing techniques. Perfect for beginners.
Ages 14+
Students bring to class: Paper and pen for note-taking
Price Breakdown: $40 Materials fee includes a drop spindle, 4 oz of wool and written instructions, $60 workshop fee
Friday, September 5th, 6 - 8:30pm (2.5 hrs) $100
Ever wanted to learn how to make yarn by hand? In this class you will learn the time honoured tradition of spindling. We will be using a top whorl spindle to learn how to create your own leader, manage twist, understand the drafting zone and draft continuously, build a cop and prepare your spun singles for plying. We will also discuss spindle types, fibre preparations, and finishing techniques. Perfect for beginners.
Ages 14+
Students bring to class: Paper and pen for note-taking
Price Breakdown: $40 Materials fee includes a drop spindle, 4 oz of wool and written instructions, $60 workshop fee
I am a fibre artist and wool judge from Saskatchewan. I am a knitter, handspinner, crocheter and designer with a focus on natural fibres. The fibre arts communities in the prairies are growing at a boundless rate and sharing my experiences and knowledge with others is important to me. Not only to keep the traditions of the past alive but to also to help educate about the wonders of fibre, the wool industry and making new friends along the way. I have had some of my work featured in Sask Fashion week in 2013 and 2015 and in galleries and shops all over the prairies and in magazines as far away as the UK.
www.knitnatural.com
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