{"id":20813,"date":"2024-09-10T09:06:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anwgconference.org\/spinning-201\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:54:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T22:54:28","slug":"spinning-201","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anwgconference.org\/archive\/2025\/workshops\/spinning-201\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinning 201\u00a0– Beyond the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cancelled due to low enrollment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve learned to spin! You can spin a consistent single. You\u2019ve plied a skein. But what\u2019s next? This class will jump-start you on the next steps on your spinning journey introducing a variety of techniques to help you get exactly the YARN YOU WANT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll start the day with basic wheel mechanics and adjustments. We\u2019ll discuss and sample a variety of breeds including the Merino family, Longwools, Down breeds, and some rare and unusual breeds from the Livestock Conservancy\u2019s \u201cShave \u2018em to Save \u2018em\u201d program. We\u2019ll review worsted and woolen drafts and the differences they make in your final yarn. Finally, we\u2019ll discuss plying and finishing our yarns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites: Successful students should have a good working relationship with their spinning wheels, be able to spin a consistent single, and have some experience plying and finishing yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Michael Kelson<\/a>
Duration:<\/strong> 1 day
When:<\/strong> Wednesday<\/s>
Level: <\/strong>Intermediate
Categories:<\/strong> Spinning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplies that students will bring: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n