#401 Amy Tyler – Beginning Spinning on a Wheel Full day Saturday 9am-4pm

#401  Amy Tyler – Beginning Spinning on a Wheel   Full day Saturday $100

Skill level: Beginner

Workshop Description: In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the marvelous craft of spinning yarn on a spinning wheel.  We will cover the parts and workings of the spinning wheel, and we will spin “singles” yarn from wool rovings.  We will then ply those singles into a 2-ply yarn.  We will cover the basics of fiber preparation and yarn finishing.  Participants will leave with a completed skein of their own handspun yarn.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel that works with at least one bobbin; ball winder optional

Homework: None    

Material Fee: $20  Samples for examination, fibers for spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies

Class Limit: 10