Handspun Art Yarn – Spindle and Wheel

Get creative with your spinning! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to spin two types of eye-catching art yarns: a Lock-Spun Button Ply on a drop spindle and an Autowrapped Beehive on a spinning wheel.

We’ll begin by going over the supplies, preparing fibers, and setting up tools. After a guided demonstration, you’ll dive into spinning, with personalized instruction and technique correction from your instructor. Once your yarn is complete, you’ll learn how to finish it properly—skeining and setting the twist to preserve your work.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to spin a Lock-Spun Button Ply yarn on a drop spindle
• How to spin an Autowrapped Beehive yarn on a spinning wheel
• Tips for fiber preparation, spinning techniques, and finishing yarn
• Whether you’re looking to add flair to your handspun or just love experimenting with texture, this class will give you the skills and confidence to create truly unique yarns.

Vanessa Kroening, author of Yarn Spinning with a Modern Twist, is a passionate fiber artist who specializes in spinning funky art yarns on the drop spindle. She is enthusiastic about all varieties of wool and is especially dedicated to making spinning accessible to everyone. Vanessa loves showing that novelty yarns can be created not only on the spinning wheel but also on the humble drop spindle.

$240 -$288

Additional Supply Fee:  None. The supply fee, which includes wool, and drop spindles (which will be available to borrow or purchase), is included in the class cost.

Scholarship Available: No.

Level: Must be able to spin a standard single yarn on the drop spindle and a spinning wheel

Minimum Number of Students: 6 by July 12, 2025
Maximum Number of Students: 15

Required Supplies:

• A spinning wheel and a lazy Kate for plying. 
• Niddy Noddys encouraged.
• Students are welcome to bring their own spindles (2 each for plying).
• ***Lightweight and Turkish spindles are NOT recommended for this course.

Class Schedule: The class will be at the SEFAA Center on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 am to 5pm. There will be a short 1/2-hour break for lunch, so we encourage you to bring your lunch. A small refrigerator and a microwave are available for your use.