I’m continuing to offer private lessons and group spinning classes on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at this cozy new shop in Weston! If you would like sign up for a class or schedule a private spinning lesson at the Unruly Stitch (on a Monday or another time), please contact me directly.
- 13 January 2025
- 10am-noon– Beginning spinning on a wheel, part 1
- 2pm-5pm – Drop spindle spinning
- 27 January
- 10am-noon– Beginning spinning on a wheel, part 2
- 2pm-5pm – Drop spindle spinning
- 10 February
- Until 1pm – private spinning lessons*
- 1pm-4pm – Advanced Beginner Spinning
- 24 February
- 10am-3pm (with a break for lunch)– Beginning spinning on a wheel
- 3pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
- 10 March
- 10am-1pm – Drop spindle spinning
- 1pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
- No classes 24 March
- 14 April
- 10am-3pm (with a break for lunch)– Beginning spinning on a wheel
- 3pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
- 28 April
- Until 1pm – private spinning lessons*
- 1pm-4pm – Advanced beginner spinning
*To ensure that I am available, it’s recommended that private lessons be pre-booked.
Class descriptions
Beginning Drop Spindle
Minimum 3 participants, max 6; one 3-hour class
$50 includes materials
Love fiber? Love yarn? Learn to make your own yarn from commercially prepared wool fibers using a drop spindle. Spinning with a drop spindle is relaxing and portable. Students may bring their own drop spindle or borrow one from the instructor. Each student in this half-day class will go home with a small skein of handspun yarn.
Beginning Spinning on a Wheel
Minimum 3 participants, max 5; one 5-hour class (with a break for lunch) or two 2-hour classes
$75 includes materials
Do you want to be able to spin your own yarn for knitting, weaving or gifting? Do you want to try different wheels to see what works best for you? Do you want to understand the difference between roving and top, and how to use them? Students will learn to spin from commercially prepared fiber and have the opportunity to try several types of wheels. Equipment and fiber will be provided for use in the class. Students may bring their own wheel in good working order if they have one. Note that the class on 1/13 and 1/27 is 2 parts of the same class and must be taken together. The classes on 2/24 and 4/14 are each one full day with a break for lunch.
Advanced Beginner Spinning
Minimum 3 participants, max 5; one 3-hour class
$50 (plus purchase of fiber)
Have you already started spinning, but you’d like to refine your skills and make a more deliberate yarn? We’ll look at different ways of spinning space-dyed fiber as well as different drafting techniques. Participants may bring their own wheel or use one of the wheels at the shop.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered at $40/hour and are customized to the student. Mondays are preferred, but other times may be arranged.
