Spinning 101-Beginning Spinning

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.

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<h3>Spinning 101 - Beginning Spinning </h3>Fridays, March 24 &amp; 31 and April 79:30am - 2:00pm each day (12 hours instruction time)Instructor: Pat MaleyCost: $130 + $15 materials fee payable to the instructorClass limit: 4Spinning is a relaxing way to obtain yarns for use in weaving, knitting, crocheting, and making braids and tapes. In these sessions, you will learn the basics – wheel mechanics, drafting sliver, and spinning on a wheel. The course includes an introduction to several fibers and a discussion of various types of wheels. You will learn how to ply yarn and how to finish the yarn you have spun. Use a Guild wheel or bring your own. Don&#x27;t forget your lunch and beverages; a refrigerator and microwave are available.Problems registering? Contact the <a href="mailto:classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education Committee</a> . Have a question for the instructor? Email  <a href="mailto:masterspinner1@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pat Maley</a>.**Mask policy for this class: Check the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CDC website here</a> for the current guidance for Hamilton County, Ohio. Green: masks optional. Yellow and Red: masks required.Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. If a student cancels for any reason, credit card and Eventbrite processing fees are not refundable.

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