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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>Support Spindle Spinning</h3>Sunday, October 9, 1pm-4pmInstructor: Pat Maley$40 plus $10 materials fee, payable to the instructorClass limit: 5Level: Beginner but some drop or wheel spinning experience helpfulLearn to spin on a support spindle. These are very small, very portable spindles that can be used while sitting. Support spindles are used for cotton and down fibers like cashmere, yak, camel, and bison. They are also used for very fine silk and wool yarns. You will learn the drafting and twisting techniques used with several types of small support spindles as well as the large Navajo type suport spindle.Students should bring an unbreakable bowl about 2-3&quot; in diameter as well as any support spindles you already own. A variety of spindles will be available to use in class. N-95 masks are required. Class will be outside, weather permitting.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.Problems registering? Email the <a href="mail%20to:https://classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education Committee</a>. Questions about the class? Email the instructor,<a href="mailto:masterspinner1@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Pat Maley</a>,

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