Deep Dive into the world of handspinning in this 4-week Drop Spindle series workshop! Perfect for beginners, this class will take you from the basics of spinning yarn, thru the world of color management and into the depths of plying and finishing your yarn. You'll become experienced with Top Whorl and Turkish Spindle using a colorful wool fiber. Get comfortable with a blending board and other types of color management. All supplies are included. Homework will be given at the end of each class. Supplies Included: Top Whorl Spindle Snyder Turkish Spindle Corridale Wool Roving in variety of colors Beads & Fancy Threads Week 1: * Top whorl spinning * Anatomy of the Spindle * Park and Draft Method * Andean plying * Beginner Fiber Types Week 2: * Spinning on a Turkish spindle * Plying from a center pull ball * Making a skein and soaking + setting the twist * Variety Finishing methods Week 3: * Color management * Splitting braids * Making gradients * Using a blending board * Batts & rolags * Marls, Fractal plying, Combo spinning & Combo drafting Week 4: * Plying structures & Fiber exploration * Three (or more!) plys * Thread plying * Chain Plying * Different sheep breeds and how to use to their best advantage * Suspended Spinning Whether you're interested in spinning as a craft or want to create unique, handmade yarns for future knitting or weaving projects, this class has you covered!
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