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Beginning Spinning (2 Day)

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Multi Day Workshop

Day 1

Date: Thursday (10/15)

Time: 9:00 AM-

4:00 PM

Day 2

Date: Friday (10/16)

Time: 9:00 AM-

4:00 PM

Fee: $300.00

Duration: Multi Day

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Category: Spinning

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Are you interested in learning how to create your own yarn using a spinning wheel or electric spinner?

This workshop covers basic wheel/e-spinner mechanics and how to set it up for successful spinning. You will get to learn about the different types of fibers that you can spin, how to prepare them and get to sample different types to see which ones you prefer. Tips and tricks will be covered so that you will leave with the confidence to continue making your very own yarn.

Topics covered:

tools and equipment
spinable fiber types
fiber preparation techniques
spinning techniques
time permitting plying will also be covered

If you’ve never spun on your wheel or e-spinner before, it’s highly recommended that you have a fellow spinner test it out to ensure that it’s in working order. If you don’t have anyone local to you, you can contact Alanna for more assistance.

Alanna

Wilcox

Alanna Wilcox is a fiber artist, educator, Master Spinner and color specialist with acid dyes. She loves empowering fellow fiber enthusiasts by helping them overcome their creative challenges, learn new skills, and achieve their fiber related goals through her expert instruction via online workshops and books. Alanna is constantly making things, especially projects that have to do with color and fiber to express her creativity.

She earned the OHS Spinning Certificate with distinction in 2015 and the Master Spinner Certificate in 2017. She wrote and self-published the spinning book "A New Spin on Color" and her book on color matching with acid dyes "Color Alchemy: from digital to dye" that is the textbook for her online course Color Alchemy Masterclass. Working with fiber is something that she lives and breathes, sometimes literally.

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All Workshops By This Instructor

Workshop Title	Category	Date	Start Time	Fee	Details
Beginning Spinning (2 Day)	Spinning	Thu (10/15)	9:00 AM	$300.00	More Info
Plying Beyond The Basics: Technical Skills Meet Creative Exploration	Spinning	Sat (10/17)	10:00 AM	$150.00	More Info

Material fee

$18

fee includes

Fiber for spinning and handouts

Payment instructions

Venmo @spinnybuns due one month prior to workshop (or email to make other arrangements

prerequisites

None

Homework

Please ensure that your spinning tool (wheel or e-spinner) is in good working condition with a knowledgeable spinner. There won't be time during class to troubleshoot broken wheels or equipment.

Items to bring

"Spinning wheel (check to make sure it's in working condition) Spinning wheel oil Lazy kate (if learning to ply is desired tensioned is preferred) 1 empty bobbins with leader (3 bobbins if learning how to ply is desired)"

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