Learn to Spin Yarn

Description

THIS IS AN IN PERSON CLASS

November 19th 9 am-12 pm

Makers Lodge: 428 Ramsay Concession 8, Carleton Place

This course will be taught by Lindsay from Weaving Wishes.

This is a beginners course, no prior experience needed. This course is not recommended for children, we recommend students are 16 years or older.

Course Materials Included:

• Roving braid

Course Materials Required:

• Drop Spindle (you can purchase one from Makers Lodge and pick up at the class)

You will learn:

• introduction to using a drop spindle
• spinning fibre into yarn singles
• how to ply and finish your yarn

We will also cover (equipment availability dependent):

• Fibre prep
• Creating a batt
• blending fibre
• make your own batt (purchase separately by weight in class)

This course will be held on the upper level of the Makers Lodge Studio. There is a modern composting toilet washroom on the main level. If accessibility is a concern, there is a main level space available for use.

Coffee/tea/soda are available.

Bookings are non-refundable but can be transferred to another maker.