Beginning Wheel Spinning and Plying
Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll end up with a skein of two-ply yarn, fiber to practice, and a syllabus full of useful information.
Supplies you’ll need to bring:
- Your spinning wheel. Please let me know if you don’t have one.
- Spinning wheel oil
One, two-hour session and one, 30-minute session. $200, includes all materials. Maximum of one students. Mask required.
Instructor: Melanie Perkins
Register by email: melanie@crockettfiberstudio.com
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Want to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a variety of fibers and preparations. Once you have some singles on a couple of bobbins, you’ll learn a wonderful “speed plying” technique that will insure your yarn has consistent twist. We’ll also do some speed drills to practice spinning quickly and consistently.
Supplies you’ll need to bring:
- Your spinning wheel and wheel oil.
- Small scissors.
One, two-hour session $200, includes all materials except those listed above. Maximum of two students. Masks required.
Instructor: Melanie Perkins
Register by email: melanie@crockettfiberstudio.com