Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle
Instructor: Theresa Bentz
Class Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Learn the art of spinning with a drop spindle with Theresa Bentz, owner of Get Bent Farm and Woolen Mill.
Students will learn how to pre-draft fiber and prepare it for spinning, how to hold the fiber while spinning, and how to create a yarn.
Theresa will also discuss additional steps to spinning such as plying, and perfecting consistency with the spun yarn.
Theresa will have a selection of roving from the major branches of the sheep family tree, and will discuss lock structure, crimp, and the general history of the sheep breed. Theresa will also give recommendations regarding how to adjust spinning techniques for different fiber types, and what garments the finished yarn would be best for.
This is a great opportunity to try your hand at spinning yarn!
Class Details
Minimum Age: 9 years
Skills Required:no experience needed
Materials Fee, paid to instructor:
$20 for just roving
$45 for roving and spindle
Students should bring: Drop Spindle, if you have one, otherwise they will be available for purchase
Instructor: Theresa Bentz
Class Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Learn the art of spinning with a drop spindle with Theresa Bentz, owner of Get Bent Farm and Woolen Mill.
Students will learn how to pre-draft fiber and prepare it for spinning, how to hold the fiber while spinning, and how to create a yarn.
Theresa will also discuss additional steps to spinning such as plying, and perfecting consistency with the spun yarn.
Theresa will have a selection of roving from the major branches of the sheep family tree, and will discuss lock structure, crimp, and the general history of the sheep breed. Theresa will also give recommendations regarding how to adjust spinning techniques for different fiber types, and what garments the finished yarn would be best for.
This is a great opportunity to try your hand at spinning yarn!
Class Details
Minimum Age: 9 years
Skills Required:no experience needed
Materials Fee, paid to instructor:
$20 for just roving
$45 for roving and spindle
Students should bring: Drop Spindle, if you have one, otherwise they will be available for purchase
Instructor: Theresa Bentz
Class Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Learn the art of spinning with a drop spindle with Theresa Bentz, owner of Get Bent Farm and Woolen Mill.
Students will learn how to pre-draft fiber and prepare it for spinning, how to hold the fiber while spinning, and how to create a yarn.
Theresa will also discuss additional steps to spinning such as plying, and perfecting consistency with the spun yarn.
Theresa will have a selection of roving from the major branches of the sheep family tree, and will discuss lock structure, crimp, and the general history of the sheep breed. Theresa will also give recommendations regarding how to adjust spinning techniques for different fiber types, and what garments the finished yarn would be best for.
This is a great opportunity to try your hand at spinning yarn!
Class Details
Minimum Age: 9 years
Skills Required:no experience needed
Materials Fee, paid to instructor:
$20 for just roving
$45 for roving and spindle
Students should bring: Drop Spindle, if you have one, otherwise they will be available for purchase
about Theresa Bentz
Theresa is the owner of Get Bentz Farm and Norn Sisters Woolen mill. She has taught many beginning spinning classes.