Have you ever seen a cobweb-like lace shawl and wished that you could spin yarn that fine? In this workshop, you will learn techniques that will have you spinning fine yarns before you know it! Are you also intrigued by the possibilities that a blending board opens up but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have played around with your blending board and now you would like to explore some new options. We will cover some of the different factors that determine the characteristics of your yarn, including wheel set-up, fiber preparation, drafting technique, ply, and other such topics. We’ll start with some heavier wool that may surprise you with its ability to create a lace weight yarn! Then we will move on to blending fine fibers together to create various effects, such as making matching batts, striping, and more. We will also discuss the basics of applying and removing fiber and the care and cleaning of your blending board. Lastly, you'll get to spin your newly blended fibers into beautiful lace-weight yarns!

Price: $699

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Technique: Spinning

• Prerequisites: None

• Kit Cost: $75.00 payable to the instructor.

• Kit Contents: Kit includes fiber, additional blending board supplies, and handouts.

• Supplies Students Must Bring: Note taking supplies. A blending board (if you have one), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, and lazy kate.

  Optional Supplies: You may want to bring some knitting needles to try out your new yarn!

• Homework: None