If you looking for new and interesting ways to stretch a braid of fiber, spinning a crepe or cable yarn is a good alternative to a marled yarn. Maybe you’re looking for a different way to combine braids with different colorways.

Crepe yarns are a plied yarn and a single plied together. A cable yarn is a plied yarn plied with another plied yarn. These novelty yarns can also be a way to expand your yarn options in fabric construction.

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Technique: Spinning

• Prerequisites: None

• Kit Contents: Kit includes fiber and handouts.

• Supplies Students Must Bring: Note taking supplies, a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, lazy kate, and a niddy noddy.

• Homework: Pre-spin ½ or so ounces of singles (solid color) before the class, yarn should be spun firmly but not overspun.

Are you intrigued by the possibilities that a blending board opens up but don’t know where to start? Would you like to see what you can accomplish before committing to buying your own? Or maybe you have played around with your blending board and would like to explore some new options. In this workshop, we will start with the basics of applying and removing fiber and the care and cleaning of your blending board. We will then move on to some of the more interesting things we can do with blending boards, such as making matching batts, striping, garneting, etc.

• Skill Level: All Levels

• Technique: Spinning

• Prerequisites: None

• Kit Contents: Kit includes fiber, additional blending board supplies, and handouts.

• Supplies Students Must Bring: Note taking supplies. Students should bring a Blending Board (if you have one).

• Homework: None

We will be enjoying the festival!  Hope we see you there!!

We will be enjoying the festival!  Hope we see you there!!

We will be enjoying the festival and demonstrating spinning!  Hope we see you there!!

There are many ways to blend pre-dyed fibers together to create different colors (optical blends). In this workshop, we will play with different blending methods (including blending boards, combs, drum carders†, hackles, handcards, and blending directly at the wheel) to determine the best way to create just the yarn that you want for your color work projects. We will discuss blending different types of fibers together to create additional color effects and ways to transfer this knowledge to blending larger amounts of fiber for larger projects.

• Skill Level: All Levels

• Supplies Students Must Bring: Any of the following items that you have: Blending board, combs, hackles, and handcards. Note taking supplies.
  A spindle or wheel for spinning samples (optional).

• Materials fee: $35 - Participants will receive fiber and handouts.

• Instructor Will Provide: Instructor will have a limited number of fiber processing tools available for participants to use during the workshop.

• Homework: None

We will be enjoying the festival!  Hope we see you there!!

We will be enjoying the festival and demonstrating spinning!  Hope we see you there!!

Find us in Building E

We will demonstrate how silk fiber is processed into thread for textile use. We will cover the steps in this process, from soaking silkworm cocoons in warm water to reeling and twisting the filaments into different types of thread. 

Each cocoon is made up of one fiber that is only about 2 to 3 denier (four and a half million yards per pound). The trick is finding it!

I always have a variety of different types, species and preparations of silk available for viewing (and touching, of course!!).

Enter the world of spinning on the go!

We will begin with the basics of drop spindle spinning using the “park and draft method.” The Workshop will include) discussions and demonstrations of drafting and plying methods and spindle care. We will also discuss different types of spindles and their various characteristics.

Experience Level: Beginner. The only prerequisite is an open mind and a desire to learn.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will have a limited number of spindles available for participants to borrow during the workshop. However, the instructor’s spindles must be reserved in advance.
Instructor will also have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.

Students Should Bring: Participant Should Bring: Note taking supplies and a spindle, if you have one.

Price: $75.00

Prerequisites: None

Materials Fee: $15.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None

Have you ever wished that you could make your own yarn, just the way you want it? If the answer is “Yes,” then this is the workshop for you! We will begin with the basics of drop spindle spinning using the “park and draft method. Then we will move on to the basics of wheel spinning. Included in the workshop will be discussions and demonstrations of drafting and plying methods.

Experience Level: Beginner. The only prerequisite is an open mind and a desire to learn.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will have a limited number of spindles available for participants to borrow during the workshop. However, the instructor’s spindles must be reserved in advance. A limited number of wheels are available for rent for $10.
Instructor will also have a few pieces of equipment (ie, niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.

Materials to be provided by students: Participants should bring note-taking supplies, fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy kate.

Students Should Bring: Note-taking supplies and a spindle and/or spinning wheel, if you have one.

Price: $75.00

Prerequisites: None

Materials Fee: $25.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None

Please note: on the checkout page, please use the “Order Notes” field to tell us:

1 – If you need to reserve a spindle

2 – If you are bringing a wheel or renting a wheel from the instructor for $10. 

In the half day class, we will explore, compare and contrast various types of silk fibers. For example: bombyx, tussah, eri, mugga, etc, and different preparations: mawatas/hankies, brick, sliver, reeled.

We will discuss the characteristics and best uses for each type. We will also discuss how different methods of preparation will affect your final product.

The only prerequisite is an open mind and a desire to learn.

Experience Level: Student should be comfortable with spinning (can spin a stable, continuous yarn) and looking to expand options.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will provide fiber and handouts.
Instructor will have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes, a few pairs of handcards) for participants to use during the workshop.

Materials to be provided by students: Participants should bring note-taking supplies, fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy kate.

Students Should Bring: Note-taking supplies; fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy Kate.

Price: $75.00

Materials Fee: $25.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None

In the half day class, we will explore, compare and contrast various types of cellulose fibers. For example: flax, bamboo, hemp, cotton, etc.

We will discuss the characteristics and best uses for each type. We will also discuss how different methods of preparation will affect your final product.

Experience Level: Student should be comfortable with spinning (can spin a stable, continuous yarn) and looking to expand options.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will provide fiber and handouts.
Instructor will have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes, a few pairs of handcards) for participants to use during the workshop.

Materials to be provided by students: Participants should bring note-taking supplies, fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy kate.

Students Should Bring: Note-taking supplies; fiber prep tools (handcards, flicker, or mini combs), a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins and lazy Kate.

Price: $75.00

Prerequisites: None

Materials Fee: $15.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None

Have you ever seen a Cobweb-like lace shawl and wished that you could spin yarn that fine? In this Workshop, you will learn techniques that will have you spinning fine yarns before you know it! We will cover some of the different factors that determine the characteristics of your yarn, including wheel set-up, fiber preparation, drafting technique, ply, and other such topics. We’ll start with some heavier wool that may surprise you with its ability to create a lace weight yarn! Then we will move on to finer fibers. We will also discuss some of the different characteristics of the fibers and resulting yarns.

Price: $110.00

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Technique: Spinning

• Prerequisites: None

• Kit Cost: $45.00 payable to the instructor.

• Kit Contents: Kit includes fiber and handouts.

• Supplies Students Must Bring: Note taking supplies. A spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, and lazy kate.

  Optional Supplies: You may want to bring some knitting needles to try out your new yarn!

• Homework: None

We will be enjoying the festival and demonstrating spinning!  Hope we see you there!!

Class Information:

• Time: Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm

• Experience level: All levels

• Class Fee: $75

• Materials Fee: $25

Materials fee includes: Participants will receive fiber and handouts.

Instructor will provide: Instructor will have a limited number of handcards available for participants to use during the workshop.

Students should bring: hand cards (wool and/or cotton), Optional: a spindle or wheel for spinning samples.

Class Description
Have you ever wanted just a little bit of color for your spinning or knitting project? Have you ever wanted to spin your own gradient yarn? In this workshop, we will play with blending small amounts of fiber to create just the yarn that you want for your color work projects. We will work on blending colors to create gradient yarns. We will try our hand at blending different types of fibers together to create additional color effects. We will discuss ways to transfer this knowledge to blending larger amounts of fiber for larger projects.

Class Information:

• Time: Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm

• Experience level: Beginner

• Class Fee: $150

• Materials Fee: $20

Materials fee includes: Participants will receive fiber and handouts.
Instructor will provide: Instructor will have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.
Students should bring: students should bring a spinning wheel in good working order, Optional: extra bobbins and lazy kate.

Class Description
Have you ever wished that you could make your own yarn, just the way you want it? If the answer is “Yes,” then this workshop is for you! We will spend a relaxing time and begin with the basics of wheel spinning. Included in the workshop will be discussions and demonstrations drafting and plying methods.

Class Information:

• Time: Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

• Experience level: All levels.

• Class Fee: $150

• Materials Fee: $40

Materials fee includes: Participants will receive fiber, additional blending board supplies and handouts.

Instructor will provide: Instructor will have a limited number of blending boards available for participants to borrow during the workshop. However, the instructor’s boards must be reserved in advance.

Students should bring: Students should bring a Blending Board (if you have one).

Class Description
Are you intrigued by the possibilities that a blending board opens up but don’t know where to start? Would you like to see what you can accomplish before committing to buying your own? Or maybe you have played around with your blending board and would like to explore some new options. In this workshop, we will start with the basics of applying and removing fiber and the care and cleaning of your blending board. We will then move on to some of the more interesting things we can do with blending boards, such as making matching batts, striping, garneting, etc.

Class Information:

• Time: Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm

• Experience level: Intermediate – can spin a single and ply. Students should be able to spin a stable, continuous yarn.

• Class Fee: $150

• Materials Fee: $40

Materials fee includes: Participants will receive fiber and handouts.
Instructor will provide: Instructor will have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.
Students should bring: Students should bring a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, and lazy kate. (Optional: You may want to bring some knitting needles to try out your new yarn!)

Class Description
Have you ever seen a Cobweb-like lace shawl and wished that you could spin yarn that fine? In this Workshop, you will learn techniques that will have you spinning fine yarns before you know it! We will cover some of the different factors that determine the characteristics of your yarn, including wheel set-up, fiber preparation, drafting technique, ply, and other such topics. We’ll start with some heavier wool that may surprise you with its ability to create a lace weight yarn! Then we will move on to finer fibers. We will also discuss some of the different characteristics of the fibers and resulting yarns.

We will be enjoying the festival and demonstrating spinning!  Hope we see you there!!

Skill Level - Beginner

Cost: Workshop Fee - $45.00 Materials Fee - $10.00 (Materials Fee includes handouts and various supplies as needed to answer questions and resolve spinning issues.)

Location(s): Mallary Complex - Location: Workshop 5

Do you remember all the advice that more experienced spinners shared with you when you first started spinning? And all those fabulous tips and tricks that they swore by? No? Maybe you have forgotten some of them due to information overload? Yes? Well, fear not!
We will cover those questions that surface most often for spinners, whether wheel or spindle, and will offer suggestions on ways to overcome the problems and issues in a range of spinning topics. Some of the topics covered in this workshop will include: Wheel maintenance, spindle storage, fiber characteristics, drafting, plying and finishing.
I want to be prepared with the necessary tools and supplies! Bring your questions or submit them before the workshop to TerriSpins@gmail.com.

Students should bring note taking supplies, a spinning wheel in good working order or spindles, any tools and/or fiber that are related to your specific questions (i.e.. handcards, nostepinne, etc.)

Skill Level - Basic

Cost: Workshop Fee - $45.00 Materials Fee - $25.00 (Materials fee covers a limited number of handcards made available for participants to use during the class.)

Location(s): Mallary Complex - Location: Workshop 5

Have you ever wanted just a little bit of color for your spinning or knitting project? Have you ever wanted to spin your own gradient yarn? In this workshop, we will play with blending small amounts of fiber to create just the yarn that you want for your color work projects. We will work on blending colors to create gradient yarns. We will try our hand at blending types of fibers together to create additional color effects. We will discuss ways to transfer this knowledge to blending larger amounts of fiber for larger projects.