Advanced Spinning on a Wheel Class with Chantel

Class Schedule: Saturdays, January 9 and January 16, from 10am-noon each day.

Ready to take your handspinning game to the next level or just want to play with new-to-you techniques? This is the class for you! Join us for an exploration of various handspinning methods, plying options, and fiber preparations.

The class is a two-session class. In the first class you'll learn about worsted, woolen, and long draft spinning. We'll also cover the first step of fractal spinning. The second class covers plying your fractal spinning, adding embellishments as you ply, and differences between 2-ply, chain-ply, and 3-ply.

Class dates and times: 

Saturday, January 9, from 10am-noon

Saturday, January 16, from 10am-noon

Supplies needed:

Spinning wheel in good working order, or borrow one of ours for $10. If you want to borrow a wheel, please notify us at least one week before the class begins.

We will provide you with 1 ounce of fiber for free. You may need to purchase more for the class.

orifice hook

bobbins

lazy kate

niddy noddy

one or two dyed fiber braids with distinct color changes

What you will learn:

worsted, woolen, and long draft spinning

plying with embellishments

fiber preparation for color effects

Level: Advanced Beginner

Skill Details: Students should already know how to consistently spin a single-ply yarn. 

Materials Included: 1 ounce of fiber. Additional fiber will be available for purchase

Requirements: 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.  

Instructor Name: Chantel Black

Instructor Bio: 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 handspinning and cannot wait to see what you create!