Painting With Wool: Drum Carding and Art Yarn Spinning

In this class we’ll be using wool, locks, sparkle, and texture to create gorgeous art batts on a drum carder. We will then use our art batts to spin up art yarn using different spinning techniques. Some techniques we will go over are thread plying, core spinning, art boucle, extreme thick and thin, and coils.

We’re going to let go of rules and try not overthink the process. This will be a loosely structured creative time. If there’s any techniques you’ve been curious about, let me know!

When: Saturday, November 21st, 10:00-4:00

Materials Included: wool for carding, cone thread for plying (use of drum carders during class)

Materials Required: spinning wheel; Optional to bring is any special fiber you want to use or share.

Prerequisites: ability to spin yarn (novice friendly)

***This class is being taught by special guest instructor Heather Lightbody, aka Girl With A Hook.***