Bella's Flock Classes
Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel | Sept 25 + Oct 9
Regular price
$80.00
LEARN TO SPIN ON A SPINNING WHEEL
Two-session class: Mondays, September 25 and October 9 from 6:30-9pm
With hands-on-instruction, you will learn how to work a spinning wheel, which fibers to choose for beginning spinners and how to spin. By the end of the two week session, you will have a skein of yarn and have a great foundation to start your spinning journey.
Two-session class: Mondays, September 25 and October 9 from 6:30-9pm
With hands-on-instruction, you will learn how to work a spinning wheel, which fibers to choose for beginning spinners and how to spin. By the end of the two week session, you will have a skein of yarn and have a great foundation to start your spinning journey.
If you have a spinning wheel (in good working order), you can use it. Otherwise, we have wheels to use during class. And you have the option of renting a wheel from us to bring home.
WEEK 1:Getting to know your wheel
Fibers to select for beginners & options
How to draft your wool for easier spinning
How to determine the size of your yarn
HOMEWORK - spin some yarn!
WEEK 2:
Review your spinning and troubleshoot any challenges.
Controlling twist
The basics of plying
About your instructor: Ana Micka
Ana is the founder of Bella's Flock. Her flock of Icelandic sheep inspired her fiber arts passion and spinning is her absolute favorite!
WEEK 1:
WEEK 2:
If you have a spinning wheel (in good working order), please bring it. Otherwise, we have wheels to use during class. And you can take a spinning wheel home with you for the week between the two classes! We will follow up with you after you register to make sure you have the equipment you need.
Class fees: $80 plus $20 for materials
(Reserve your spot by paying the class fee. Materials fee paid at the end of the class.)
Class fees: $80 plus $20 for materials
(Reserve your spot by paying the class fee. Materials fee paid at the end of the class.)
About your instructor: Ana Micka