Supported Spindling with Jill Duarte
About Supported Spindling with Jill Duarte
A hands-on introduction to the world of spinning on supported spindles. We will go over the different types of supported spindles and their traditional uses - Tahkli, Pu-Yok Tibetan styles, Russian, and more. We will discuss how to pair spindles to a particular fiber type, and the importance of fiber preparation for spinning on supported spindles. Students will be instructed in how to long draw on a supported spindle - starting with park and draft, how to manage drafting and their fiber supply and ensuring that you’ve created a stable single with an appropriate amount of twist. How to manage the winding on of singles and building a stable cop on the spindle will also be discussed. Students will purchase a class kit with a HipStrings Tahkli style supported spindle and spinning dish, along with a sampler of different fibers well suited for supported spindling.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
All levels
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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
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Jill Duarte
Jill Duarte spends their days geeking out about all things fiber, diving into the nuances of fiber preparation, color, and the act of spinning. As co-owner of HipStrings, Jill is dedicated to the resurgence of modern craft that is based on a foundation of technical and historical knowledge. This approach is reflected in the fiber, yarn and tools they’ve developed and produce.
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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.