Basic Drop Spindle Workshop
Saturday, January 4 & January 11th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Sara McCourt on Saturday, January 4th and January 11th from 1-4pm for a Basic Drop Spindle Workshop at Arts on Main!
In this class, the students will learn the basics of spinning wool on a spindle. This is a two part class. In the first class we will learn the basics of drafting and spinning a single ply yarn on a spindle. One week later the students will come together and learn how to ply two singles into a final 2 ply yarn using their spindles. They will also learn how to finish their yarn for use in other projects.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
FOR AGES 13+
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Sara McCourt An avid knitter, Sara found that the needles in her hands were the gateway tool to a deeper passion: fiber. Wondering about the sourcing and processing of her mail-order wools led her to complete her Master’s Spinning Certification program at the Olds College in Alberta, Canada. She then began to use her handspun yarns in weaving. This of course led to the use of natural and synthetic dyes in her work. Now,Sara spins and dyes her own yarn, fibers, and fabrics for use in her various fiber arts.