Tips and Tricks for Spinning - Adult Summer Camp

Dates: Tuesday July 23, 2024, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Ticket: $65. Instructor: Pat Maley. Materials fee: $10. Skills Needed: Must be able to spin a continuous and consistent yarn. Class Limit: 5

There are many little tricks and tips that you have heard here and there about spinning. This is the class that will bring together these tips and tricks for spinning that can change your yarn from ordinary to special. Learn tricks for wheel adjustment, fiber preparation, drafting, and size control. Pick up little tips that make fiber handling and yarn construction easier. Practice the many tricks that will help you control the type and design of the yarns you spin. This class is for advanced beginner and above.

Supplies to Bring:

• Spinning wheel or use ours.
• Problem fibers or equipment that you want to have covered.
• Your wheel if you want it tuned or checked out.
• Your lunch and beverages
• $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at start of class. Cash or check only accepted.

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at [email protected].

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Pat Maley at [email protected].

Pat has been spinning and weaving since the late 1960’s. She has been certified by Handweavers Guild of America as a Master Spinner, having completed both levels of the program. She frequently demonstrates spinning, weaving and dyeing at historical venues and pioneer festivals. She has been teaching all types of spinning at the Weaver’s Guild since the late 1980’s.

Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

If you are not feeling well, please contact the instructor instead of coming to the class. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to reschedule you into a future class or provide a make-up lesson. Ticket fees are not normally refunded.

Unless specifically stated, Weavers Guild classes are designed for ages 18 and above. On a case-by-case basis, a minor may be permitted to register for a class but must be accompanied by a registered adult who agrees to assist the minor during the class. Contact the Education Committee Chair at [email protected] for permission before registering any minor in a class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only 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. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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