Woolen Techniques to Spin for Loft: From the Fold and Long Draw

Michael Kelson

Saturday PM

There are three fundamental things we spinners can adjust to change the yarns we spin: our fiber preparations, our wheels, and our drafts. This class will focus on how to work with our wheels, our fiber, and our drafting techniques to get airier, loftier yarns. We’ll primarily focus on woolen drafting techniques, including spinning “from the fold” and long draw. We’ll look at fiber preparations, and will review different techniques for preparing our fiber for woolen spinning.

Skill level:
Successful students should have a good working relationship with their spinning wheels, be able to spin a consistent single, and have some experience plying and finishing yarn.

Material Fee:
$15 – instructor will provide all fibers for class.

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Student Supplies:

Students should bring a spinning wheel in good working condition with extra bobbins, notebook, and hand-cards (if available). All fiber for the class will be provided by the instructor, but students may bring any fiber they might like to practice with.

Homework: None