Spinning 201: Beyond the Basics - Intermediate Spinning---THIS CLASS IS INCLUDED IN THE SUMMER CLASS PASS! Dates: Wednesday, June 24th - 6-8pm or Sunday, July 26th - Noon-2pm Class level: Advanced Beginner (must be able to spin a single ply yarn) Take your spinning skills beyond the basics in this intermediate spinning class! We'll explore how twist direction affects your yarn, different plying techniques, wheel tension, spinning woolen and worsted, finishing your yarn, fiber prep and other skills. What You'll Learn: How different wheels work Wheel tension Fiber prep Roving, braids and rolags Different plying techniques including plying back - sample yarn Navajo plying How to tie on bobbin leader Z & S Twist Spinning woolen and worsted Finishing yarn Materials needed: Spinning wheel in good working order (Good working order means all parts are in good shape -no missing pieces, and the wheel is balanced.) Roving - bring your own or purchase at the shop before the class The "Rent a Wheel" option for this class is purchased separately and includes the use of an Ashford Traditional Single Drive OR Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel. Cost Options: Summer Class Pass Holders: Class tuition is included with your Pass. Wheel Rental must be purchased separately and is not included with your Pass. Non-Pass Holder: $24 (bring your own supplies, see list above, and/or rent wheel separately) Instructor: Jody Marx Please read our class policies before registering.