Spinning in Color: Multiple Ways to Approach Spinning Hand Dyed Braids - Susan Astrid Willsrud - Fri. 8/8

Friday, August 8
2:00pm - 5:00pm (3 hours)

About the Class:

This class is all about ways to tackle the alluring multi-colored, hand dyed braids that everyone loves to look at (and buy!) but many people struggle with the spinning results. This class will cover several different ways to approach spinning colorful braids, including: fractal plying, creating an ombre yarn and creating self-striping yarns.

Students will create sample yarns and have an opportunity to play with different techniques with some guidance as well as freedom to explore. I will have multiple types of hand dyed braids for students to choose from.
 
Students will leave the class knowing how to:
- Break down colorful braids in several different ways
- Spin braided yarns in several different ways
- Combine 2 or more different colorful braids

About the Instructor: Susan is an avid spinner and farmer from Alaska. She writes articles for Ply Magazine from time to time and has been teaching a range of spinning classes for nearly 20 years. She loves working with other spinners. 

Skill Level: Beginner; beginner spinners are welcome, but they should know the basics of spinning.

Homework: None

Required Materials:

• Spinning Wheel (we will have a location you can store your wheel if you'd like to visit the marketplace)
  
• Niddy Noddy
• 3 Bobbins
  
• Pen or Pencil
• Included: The class cost includes a $40 materials fee to provide students with three small braids of fiber, enough for a small project

Please note - Marketplace tickets are not included in the class price and will need to be purchased separately. You can find marketplace tickets here.

In order to allow our instructors to prepare for their classes, we are not able to refund class purchases if your plans change. However, we are happy to transfer them if you find someone to take your place!