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Intro to Spinning on a Hand Spindle

Spend the afternoon transforming fibers into hand-spun yarn! This hands-on class with fiber artist Riley Kleve welcomes beginning spinners to yarn-making essentials using a simple and portable tool, the hand spindle. From spindle selection through a quick fiber overview to inspiration for future spinning opportunities, Riley will cover these basics as students practice using a provided spindle. Whatever your yarn dreams are, whether it’s hoping to spin on a wheel or wanting a simple craft to take on the go, this class will get you started.

Prerequisites:

Physical ability: Please note, spinning requires motor skills in two hands.

Skill level: Open to all skill levels.

Ages: Suitable for ages 16+. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor and covers all materials and tools use in class. Spindles may be purchased from the instructor to take home for an extra $10 at the end of class.