This class will get you started spinning on a wheel. We will talk about how a spinning wheel works and cover basic spinning and plying. I will teach you how to adjust your wheel to your hands and treadling speeds. We will spin various types of wool fiber preparations.
Level: This is a beginning class. No previous experience is needed
Ages: 10+
Materials Fee: $15 Material fee is part of class cost and includes fiber used during class
Options: Limited wheel rental is available - see classes pages and add to cart
Please Bring: Please bring a spinning wheel, bobbins, and a Lazy Kate.
To Do BEFORE Class: nothing
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This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area: 2
Date/Time: Sat April 26 9am - noon
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel with Jill Dahle (Sat AM)
Instructor Bio
Jill Dahle loves anything fiber related. She is a weaver, spinner, knitter, dyer, and quilter. Her obsession with yarn began at five years old, when her grandmother taught her to knit and crochet. I have been teaching beginning spinning for over 20 years and enjoy teaching new spinners how to spin.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.
Please note: Refunds are available until March 31, 2025. After March 31st, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 12, 2025, refunds are no longer available.
Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.