Spinning Great Yarn on Your Wheel
Have a spinning wheel and want to explore new techniques or refine your skills? Join Venessa Bentley for spinning lessons this spring and spend an evening a week making great yarn!
Session 1: April 17, 24, May 1 and 8
Learn how to adjust your wheel to get the yarn you want
Carding and combing
Preparation, drafting, spinning and plying
Short draw, long draw and spinning from the fold
Session 2: May 29, June 5, 12 and 19
Spinning for knitting–lace, bulky, smooth, slubby, lofty or firm
Sheep breeds, wool characteristics and the yarns they are best suited to
What about those other animals–spinning exotic fibres
Blends that work well together
Instructor:
Venessa Bentley
Fee:
$110 per session plus materials
Day and Time:
Saturday evenings, 6:30 to 9 pm
Materials:
Fibre, wheel, accessories and a binder for weekly notes.
Call or stop by the shop to register.
