Name
Fearless Plying
Date
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Heavenly Bresser
Category
Spinning
Class Details:
No more stress! Join us as we tackle ply techniques on the spinning wheel. Learn how to establish and maintain a smooth rhythm while Navajo plying. Explore ways to ply from a center-pull ball for better control and fewer tangles. We will also discuss what makes for a truly balanced yarn, how to intentionally spin an “off” balance yarn and the many reasons you might want to do so. Finally, we’ll take a look at additional tools for your future plying endeavors. Are you ready? Let’s ply! Note: Techniques will be shown on the spinning wheel. Students can take spindle-spun yarn and ply from their singles onto the wheel OR from bobbins if the singles were spun on the wheel and ply onto a new bobbin on their wheel. Technique Requirements: Students must know basics of spinning, i.e., how to spin a continuous singles yarn, have spun and set a yarn prior to class.
Homework:
Prior to class, spin two samples of singles yarn, approximately 1.5 ounces each, of your choice of fiber. Samples may be spun on a wheel, espinner, or spindles. Hint: Samples should be spun at least 48 hours prior to class session. Do not wind samples into balls (cakes) prior to class.
Supplies for Class:
* Notebook * Pen or pencil with eraser * Spinning wheel in working order (espinners with battery packs are welcome) * Handspun samples on bobbins or spindles (see homework) * Lazy kate or equivalent
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Saturday