Class Description: Have you ever wondered how exactly wool and other loose fibers get turned into yarn? Do you want to gain a better understanding of the differences in fiber types, yarn structure, and how they combine to affect your knitting or crocheting? Would you consider yourself "spinning curious"? If so, this is the class for you! This class will introduce two types of wool fiber that can be spun into yarn using a basic drop spindle. Even if you've never touched a braid of fiber before, you will leave the class understanding more about wool and physics than you ever thought you'd learn. You'll turn fluffy fiber into singles in the first class, and then ply the singles together into a finished 2-ply yarn in the second class. Come experience the magic of making yarn for yourself! Skill Level: Absolute beginner. Provided Materials: Each student will receive 2 oz of undyed Bluefaced Leister wool and 2 oz of commercially dyed Merino wool top. They will also receive an e-mailed pdf of a spinning primer written by the instructor titled "The Magic of Making Yarn". Other Required Materials: You will need a top whorl or turkish style drop spindle. You can either bring your own or purchase a maple wood top whorl spindle from the instructor for an additional $15 at the class. Please also bring a small cardboard box that is narrower than the length of a spindle shaft (i.e., less than 9 or 10 inches wide); a standard shoebox will work fine. Max # of Students: 7 Cost: $95
