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Beginning Spinning-Using a Wheel ~ January 24th, 2pm to 5pm OR March 21st, 10am to 1pm

Beginning Spinning-Using a Wheel ~ January 24th, 2pm to 5pm OR March 21st, 10am to 1pm

Learn how to spin your own yarn on a wheel!

Instructor - Jey Fell

Spinning on a wheel opens up a world of yarn design and generally allows spinning greater quantities of yarn faster than on a spindle.

This 3 hour class will cover the basics of spinning yarn on a wheel, including:

  • Spinning singles and plying on a wheel
  • Different types of wheels, and how they operate
  • Wheel adjustments
  • S- vs Z-twist
  • Finishing the yarn by thwacking
  • Resources and next steps for wheel spinning

Students will leave the class with a mini hank of yarn that they have spun themselves.

Pre-requisites: Students must have taken the drop spinning class OR be comfortable drafting fiber for spinning.

Default wheels available for the class are all double-treadle Schacht wheels, requiring two feet to operate. If students do not feel comfortable operating a double-treadle, please contact the shop/instructor before purchasing a spot in the class. We can arrange for a single-treadle or electric wheel for the class, depending on availability.

Materials: Double-treadle Schacht wheels will be provided for the duration of the class (Matchless, Sidekick, or Ladybug). An Ashford Kiwi is also available for use. Students may bring their own wheel if they prefer, but should contact the instructor in advance to review the wheel.

1 oz of roving from a Maryland farm will be provided at no additional cost

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Instructor Bio

Jey Fell is a fiber enthusiast who loves to share their love of all things spinning. They have competed as a spinner on the Chesapeake Fibershed Sheep to Shawl team since 2024, and have won first place ribbons for their skeins and handspun garments at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Montgomery County Fair, and the Maryland State Fair. Their greatest achievement has been finding community, lasting friendship, and curious co-conspirators who are always helping them learn, teach, and grow in the local fiber arts scene.

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Illness protocol: Please do not attend class if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to an illness. 

Refund policy: Refunds or rescheduling are not possible for no-shows or cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice.