Note: This event has been canceled! Join the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for a weekend of spinning at Durward's Glen in the beautiful Baraboo Hills National Natural Landmark! The 40 acre property is located 30 miles north of Madison near Devil's Lake State Park. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda … Continue reading →

This week will be a learning laboratory exploring the qualities of many plant and animal fibers, and what each brings to a finished yarn. Each day will be a set of experiments blending various fibers to produce both woolen and worsted preparations for spinning. You will create a notebook of blended preparations and the resulting yarn. Near the end of the week, you will design your own signature yarn and prepare and spin the fibers in a sufficient quantity to … Continue reading →

Please note that all 2021 events are pending due to the pandemic. If events are conducted, there may be protocols implemented to adhere to CDC guidelines and ensure maximum safety of participants. By registering for a Fiber Garden sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines. Should an event be canceled by the Fiber Garden, you will receive a full refund of any payments made. Now...on to the fun stuff! Join the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for … Continue reading →

Pack your duffel bag and spit-shine your spinning wheel…you’re headed to Boot Camp! Spinners’ Boot Camp is going to be fun, challenging and confidence-building. (And there will be no 5:00 a.m. reveille calls at our camp!) During our morning “camp” sessions, you’ll become immersed in spinning skill drills and challenges suitable for all experience levels that will increase your understanding of your wheel, improve your spinning skills to influence yarn characteristics and enable you to execute the perfect handspun yarn … Continue reading →

This week will be a learning laboratory exploring the qualities of many plant and animal fibers, and what each brings to a finished yarn. Each day will be a set of experiments blending various fibers to produce both woolen and worsted preparations for spinning. You will create a notebook of blended preparations and the resulting yarn. Near the end of the week, you will design your own signature yarn and prepare and spin the fibers in a sufficient quantity to … Continue reading →