Spinning & Weaving

In this three-hour workshop, Ilana will help guide you into understanding of how animal fibers are prepared and then spun into the delightful yarn we love to use and collect.

What you’ll learn:

The stages before yarn:

• Different fibers
• Tops, batts, roving, rolags, etc…
• Staple length

Making yarn with a top whorl drop spindle:

• What is a top whorl drop spindle?
• Park and draft method
• Plying
• Other techniques

Making rolags with hand carders:

• Brief history of hand carders
• Safety
• Other techniques

Included in your class registration fee:

• Spinning fibers

Available to use during the workshop: 

• 2.5 oz Ashford top whorl drop spindle
• Ashford Classic Hand Carders, 72 TPI

Prerequisite skills: None

Instructor: Ilana Holland

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

This all in one kit includes a pair of hand carders, a drop spindle, a selection of fibres – including dyed fleece, Corriedale and Merino slivers, Angelina and Silk, and full step-by-step instructions on how to use the hand carders to prepare fibre for spinning, spinning the yarn and plying on the drop spindle. It is a perfect introduction to the fibrecrafts!

Kit includes:

• 1 x pair of handcarders small 72 ppsi 185 x 80mm.
• 1 x student drop spindle.
• Introduction to spinning booklet – includes carding, spinning and plying instructions.
• 150gms in total of corriedale, merino, dyed english leicester locks, silk and angelina.