Beginner Wheel Spinning (one day intensive)
In this one-day intensive for beginners you will obtain a foundation in the basics of spinning wool. Learn about the different types of spinning fibers and get hands on experience in the basics of hand spinning, from fiber preparation, basic draw techniques, plying, through to skeining and finishing. This is also a good option if you learned to spin in the past and need a refresher.
Bring your own wheel or borrow one from a friend. Make sure your wheel is functional. (Bring it to the shop before class and we can help you check if you’d like.) Proficiency in spinning will come over time with steady practice after your course.
Four ounces of beginner-friendly spinning fiber is provided and included in the class fee.
Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: 2 – 4 students
Class Fee: $120. This is for approx. four hours of instruction and four ounces of beginner friendly wool for spinning.
You must bring a wheel to class for the session. If you don’t have a wheel or don’t have access to borrow one, Yarn Farm has one spinning wheel available to use in class on a first-come, first-served basis, for a $20 rental fee. Contact us to check availability and reserve.
There will be a short lunch break provided mid-way through the intensive. Lunch is not provided. We have light fare at our bar and we’d be delighted to feed you during your break. A la carte prices for food range from $8-12.
We plan to offer this course every 2-3 months, demand permitting. Email us if you’re interested but can’t make this date!
Cancellation Policy: Full refund less credit card processing fee (effective 4/11/23) is provided for any cancellation up to one week before the class date. Credit towards another class is provided for any cancellation made from six days through the day before the class date. No credit or refunds issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund.
Yarn Farm Kingston is a creative community space for fiber artists and a wine bar welcoming to all. We sell a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, high-quality materials and products for fiber artists with an emphasis on small batch or locally produced yarn, fiber, fabric and accessories. We offer delectable wines and local craft beer paired with simple fare. Everything we offer we love, and we offer with love. We provide the resources and space for you to learn a new craft, deepen a skill and feed your creativity on your own or with support. We promote inspiration and inclusivity at our waterfront shop in Kingston, a hub of NY’s Hudson Valley. Take a class, come to an event, feed your soul and shop local.
