Getting Up to Speed on Your Wheel

Devin Helmen

Saturday AM

Have you learned to spin on a spinning wheel, but are not sure what to do next? Are you a spindle spinner and are new to spinning on a spinning wheel and want to make better friends with it?

This class will help you make better friends with your spinning wheel. We’ll discuss speeding up your spinning, getting comfortable making adjustments to make spinning on your wheel more productive and easier to use. We’ll talk about how to make the yarn you want and answer questions you have about how to get the most of your spinning wheel.

Skill Level: Students should be comfortable spinning a basic yarn.

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Student Supplies:

Please bring a spinning wheel and lazy kate and at least three bobbins.

Homework: Please bring your questions about how best to use your wheel.

Materials Fee: $5, includes fiber for spinning