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Yarn Fest 2023 - Colorado - Introduction to Spindle Spinning

  • Yarn Fest Embassy Suites Loveland, CO United States (map)

Enter the world of spinning on the go! Whether you’re a new to spinning or just want to step away from your wheel, spindles are a fun way to create your own yarn. Learn the basics of drop spindle spinning using the “park and draft” method, then move on to other drafting methods and different ways to ply your yarn. We will also discuss different types of spindles and their various characteristics, as well as spindle care and maintenance.

Price:
Early Bird Pricing – Ends January 31, 2023 $125.00
Regular Pricing – Beginning February 1, 2023 $150.00

  • Skill Level: Beginner

  • Technique: Spinning

  • Prerequisites: None

  • Kit Cost: $10.00 payable to the instructor.

  • Kit Contents: Kit includes fiber and handouts.

  • Supplies Students Must Bring: Spindle (if student has one)—the instructor will have a limited number of spindles available for participants to borrow during the workshop, but these must be reserved in advance. The instructor will also have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.

  • Homework: None