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Beginning Wheel Spinning

February 16, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn.  You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool.  You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to set the twist, fiber to practice, and a syllabus full of useful information.

Supplies you’ll need to bring:

Your spinning wheel if you have one.  You can rent one for the day for an additional $15.  Call the studio for availability. Spinning wheel oil.

One, three and a half-hour session (30-minute break half-way through).  $125, includes all materials except wheel.

Instructor:  Melanie Perkins

Details

Date:
February 16, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Website:
crockettfiberstudio.com/classes

Organizer

Crockett Fiber Arts
Email
melanie@crockettfiberstudio.com
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Venue

Crockett Fiber Arts Studio
1322 Pomona St
Crockett, CA 94525
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Phone
510-455-9028
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