Spinning the Yarn That You Want - Susan Astrid Willsrud

Saturday, August 10
2:00am - 5:00pm (3 hours)

About the Class:
Learn how to use your wheel and spinning techniques to spin everything from super bulky to lace weight yarns. Students will learn how to adjust their wheels and spinning methods in order to create a huge array of yarn weights. Students will leave the class with yarn sample cards that they have created.

The instructor will provide students with hand-dyed roving for spinning

IMPORTANT: Students will need to bring their own spinning wheel to the class (any kind).

About the Instructor:
Susan Willsrud is an avid spinner and spinning teacher from Fairbanks, Alaska. She's the lead farmer at Calypso Farm and Ecology Center and keeps a small flock of Shetland Sheep for producing handspun yarn products. She's a contributor to Ply Magazine and loves having the opportunity to teach around the country.

Skill Level:
Beginner / Intermediate (students should be comfortable spinning a continuous yarn)

Homework:
None

Required Materials:

• Spinning Wheel
• Optional: Wraps per inch tool, recommended

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!