What You Will Learn in Spinning Basics and Beyond
This virtual on-demand course will give you the foundations to master the amazing art of spinning. Transforming roving into usable yarn is a craft dating to roughly 20,000 years ago.
We will start with choosing and preparing fiber and cover every step along the way to creating your own beautiful yarn!
Topics Discussed
- Required Tools
- Choosing and Preparing Fiber
- Spinning on a Drop Spindle
- Plying your Singles
- Setting a Twist
- Determining Yarn Gauge
- Troubleshooting Tips
What is Included
- Hours of video content.
- Unlimited access to your course videos.
Meet you Instuctor
Jaime Jennings founded Fancy Tiger in 2006 and has been spinning for over 15 years!
In addition to leading the Fancy Tiger Spinzilla team to back-to-back spinning championship titles in 2013 and 2014, she has taught countless folks how to spin in in-person classes here in Denver. She is thrilled to share her favorite craft to the world online!
Class Topics
Drafting Fiber
This technique is the first step in spinning yarn. Jaime will take you step-by-step on how to draft fiber to begin your spinning journey.
Drop Spinning
After drafting your fiber, you will learn the steps to spin roving into yarn. With a few simple techniques, you will begin spinning in no time!
Troubleshooting
Every new skill can come with a learning curve. Jaime discusses some of the most common mistakes that can happen when spinning and how to correct them.
Example Curriculum
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