Spinning: Beyond the Basics Part 1 – Intro to the Diversity of Wool

Thursday, June 2nd | 5:30-8pm

This workshop is part of a longer spinning series all about Exploring Sheep Breeds. Continue below to register for this individual class, or click here to register for the entire series!

Part 1: Introduction to the Diversity of Wool: In this class you’ll learn about different sheep breeds and will create your own “study cards” with sample locks and information.

Instructors:

Susan Willsrud: Susan is one of the founders and Co-Directors of Calypso Farm. She has been spinning yarn and teaching others how to spin for over 10 years! She does all of the spinning from Calypso’s flock of Shetland sheep and loves creating unique, handspun yarns out of the mountains of wool they provide.

Wendy Berg: Wendy is the owner of Emma Creek Fibers. She is an enthusiastic spinner and sheep breed aficionado who loves to share her knowledge with others. She’s been sourcing and spinning all kinds of different sheep breeds over the past several years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience!

Cost for single class: $40 members/$55 non-member*
*See below for information about membership and Pay What You Can discounts.

Additional Materials Fee: $20