Tips for Spinning a More Consistent Yarn with Maggie Casey
About Tips for Spinning a More Consistent Yarn with Maggie Casey
When you’re spinning a yarn there are several things to consider: the fiber, how it’s prepared, and what draft you’ll use and that’s even before you sit done to spin. In this class, we’ll look at why some fibers are easier to spin evenly and practice some ways to make the others behave a little better. We’ll talk about keeping records and use some tools to help you stay on course.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Spinning wheel or e-spinner in good working condition and all its parts
• 2-3 ounces of your favorite wool (having both carded and combed wool would be desirable)
• 2 ounces of a not so favorite wool
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn and be comfortable with their wheel.
Contact the Teacher
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When
3-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
Maggie Casey
Maggie Casey has been addicted to spinning since the last century and while some people are proud of their wine cellars, she much prefers her fleece basement. She was co-owner of Shuttles Spindles & Skeins until it closed in 2020. Besides teaching spinning at Shuttles, she also teaches at the Estes Park Wool Market, Harrisville Designs, John C.
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Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. We've hosted the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's virtual fiber arts seminars since 2021, and are very happy to be hosting these seminars for the sixth annual Winterfest January 30-31, 2027.