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Making the Yarn You Want: Spinning Beyond the Basics

Course Overview

Continuing spinners, gain inspiration and skill at making the yarn you have in mind. What gives your yarn personality? How can you consistently make lots of it? Examine fiber prep, spinning methods, twist and plying options and then play, play, play with fiber and color combinations. Designed to start beyond the basics of spinning, this class will delve deep into a wide variety of topics, including production techniques, judging a fleece, sheep and wool characteristics and gifts, color inspirations, carding and combing options, spinning methods, color and fiber blending, wheel mechanics and adjustments, plying ideas, using prepared roving or top, and twist and how it affects the outcome. Learn to create your ideal yarn and lots of it! Students should have experience spinning and be comfortable with their wheels.

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