Instructor: Janie Mininger
Class Description:
Have you thought how cool it’d be to learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel? I will bring my wheels, and let you try it out; you’ll soon be spinning away!!
No experience necessary; or maybe you just need a refresher course.. anyone is welcome.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
basic principles of the spinning wheel
Wool characteristics and how to draft wool
Spin a ‘single’ yarn
Wind your yarn off on a niddy-noddy
learn to make a 2-ply yarn (If time permits)
The instructor will provide several ounces of fiber to spin in class; BFL roving from her flock.
BFL (Blue Face Leicester) is a fantastic fiber for spinning.
There will be a $20 materials fee collected by the instructor at the beginning of class.
Janie says: "If you have your own functional wheel, please bring it. If you have a question about your wheel not functioning properly, email me before class and I’ll see if a simple fix may solve it so you can use it in class! Otherwise you will be welcome to use one of mine!"
The instructor's email address will be provided upon request after registering for class.
Instructor Bio: I am Janie and I have a flock of lovely BFL cross sheep, raised on our pastures in Barron County Wisconsin. I have been spinning their wool for about 15 years and I love it more every day! I am passionate about all things wool and especially hand spinning on a wheel. Sharing and teaching this art with others has been a very special part of my life.
This is a three hour session, 1-4.
A second three hour session is happening from 9am-noon. Please consider registering for both sessions to have a full day spinning experience.
Please note that a minimum number of particpants need to register. If the minimum is not meant the class may be canceled.
Class held in conjunction with St. Cloud Spin Fest & Fiber Fair
https://www.facebook.com/stcloudspinfest
Spin Fest hours are 10-4. Events at Spin Fest include a fiber vendor marketplace, Open Class exhibits, food trucks, live music entertainment, free demos, and a Spinning Circle.
