Introduction to Spinning on a Wheel
Welcome to the wonderful world of spinning! At my wheel I am grounded and connected to a long line of spinners throughout the world over thousands of years.
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The workshop
Welcome to the wonderful world of spinning! At my wheel I am grounded and connected to a long line of spinners throughout the world over thousands of years. Balanced and relaxed by the rhythm of the wheel, one is energized and inspired by the creative possibility of each new skein.
In this introductory level class you will first learn basic spinning wheel mechanics and choose a wool with which to start your spinning journey. Working with natural and hand dyed combed wool top you will then learn to spin, ply and finish your first handspun yarn.
A limited number of wheels are available at the farm. Please email registrar@sanbornmills.org to reserve one. If you have a lazy kate and/or a niddy noddy please bring those along as well. All fiber will be provided.
Skills and techniques
- Understand basic spinning wheel mechanics
- Begin to learn about fiber selection
- Learn to find the tension ‘sweet spot’
- Learn to spin singles yarns from pre-drafted combed wool top and start to understand the basics of twist and drafting
- Learn to ply and finish your yarn to create a 2 ply skein
Before you come
Details for students
Where
One of the farm's studios, confirmed at check-in. See the campus
Staying on the farm
Housing, meals, the daily schedule, and places to stay nearby are on Prepare for your workshop.
Your instructor
Questions about this workshop, housing, or meals? Email registrar@sanbornmills.org or call (603) 435-7314. Please read the workshop policies before you register.