Come learn the basics of spinning yarn on a drop spindle. You will learn how to draft and add twist to wool fibers to create your handspun yarn. You will ply what you have spun then wind it into a skein. If you do not have a spindle, one will be provided. No experience necessary!
NYS Sheep & Wool Workshop
Registration Opens Sunday, July 26th, 12:00 PM EDT
Beginning Handspindle
Date: Sunday (10/18)
Time: 10:00 AM-
1:00 PM
Fee: $75.00
Duration: Half Day
Skill Level: Open to All
Category: Spinning
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Donna
Kay
Donna Kay is a knitting instructor and designer as well as an accomplished hand spinner. Known for her patient teaching manner, she delights in sharing her knowledge and passion with her students. Donna has taught or designed for Interweave Knits, Harrisville Designs, John C Campbell Folk School, Rhinebeck, PLY, Spin Off, Northeast Handspinners.. She resides on a small farm in New Hampshire. You may find her on Ravelry as treeoflife and on Instagram as treeoflifeknitter.
Email Donna at treeoflife@metrocast.net
All Workshops By This Instructor
| Workshop Title | Category | Date | Start Time | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Low Twist Singles | Spinning | Thu (10/15) | 9:00 AM | $150.00 | |
| Introduction to Estonian Lace | Knitting | Fri (10/16) | 9:00 AM | $150.00 | |
| Introduction to Twined Knitting (Tvåändstickning) | Knitting | Sat (10/17) | 10:00 AM | $75.00 | |
| Fleece Lined (Thrummed) Mittens | Knitting | Sat (10/17) | 2:00 PM | $75.00 | |
| Beginning Handspindle | Spinning | Sun (10/18) | 10:00 AM | $75.00 |
Material fee
$10
fee includes
Approximately 2 ounces of Romney wool roving, folder, handouts.
Payment instructions
Cash or Venmo day of
prerequisites
None
Homework
None
Items to bring
None
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