{"title":"Spinning Classes","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to spin with Chantel, our in-house fiber artist with over 15 years of spinning experience. Whether you're picking up a wheel for the first time or ready to refine your skills, Chantel offers classes for every level right here in our Spokane shop. Classes rotate monthly, so check back often for new dates and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-spinning-on-a-wheel-class-with-chantel-august","title":"Beginning Spinning on a Wheel Class with Chantel August","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass Schedule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Saturdays, August 1st and August 8th from 10am-noon each day.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJoin us for an introduction to making your own handspun yarn on a spinning wheel that you can use for knitting, crochet, or weaving. You will learn the parts on your wheel, additional tools used in making yarn, how to prepare and draft fiber, how to ply yarn, how to take your yarn off the wheel, and how to set the twist. You will also learn how to make both a 2-ply and a chain ply yarn together in this class. You will also be introduced to using a drum carder to make your own batts and rolags for spinning. Before you know it, you will fall into the rhythmic and meditative world of hand spinning! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe class is a two-session class.  In the first class, learn all about your wheel and the basics of how to spin on your wheel. The second class covers how to ply your singles, how to set the twist in your yarn, and how to use a drum carder.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass dates and times: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eSaturday, August 1st, from 10am-noon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eSaturday, August 8th, from 10am-noon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplies needed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning wheel in good working order, or borrow one of ours for $10.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you want to borrow a wheel, please notify us at least one week before the class begins.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will provide you with 1 ounce of fiber for free. You may need to purchase more for the class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eorifice hook\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003ebobbins\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003elazy kate if you have one (second class)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eniddy noddy if you have one (second class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you will learn:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eergonomic posture for spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etreadling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparts of a wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredrafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003edrafting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilling the bobbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing a niddy noddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003esetting the twist\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eusing a drum carder to make batts and rolags\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Beginner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkill Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Students who know how to spin with a spindle learn faster, but it is not required.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials Included:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 ounce of fiber.  Additional fiber will be available for purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheels and spindles are available for use and purchase. We recommend you bring your own wheel in good working order along with bobbins, lazy kate and a niddy noddy if you have one.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstructor Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Chantel Black\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/b\u003e I have been hand spinning for over 15 years and love all things fiber arts including knitting, crochet, weaving, and dyeing my own fiber and yarn. I am excited to share with you my love of hand spinning and cannot wait to see what you create! \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paradise Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45071929606320,"sku":"PF-CLS-SPIN-BEG-AUG","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/spinning_class.png?v=1777664485"}],"url":"https:\/\/paradisefibers.com\/collections\/spinning-classes.oembed","provider":"Paradise Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}