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Spinning
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
2020 Fall Spinners’ Retreat – CANCELED
Durwards Glen Retreat Center W11876 McLeisch Road, Baraboo, WI, United StatesJoin 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 for this weekend...just come and enjoy doing … Continue reading →
2021 Spring Spinners Retreat – CANCELED
Durwards Glen Retreat Center W11876 McLeisch Road, Baraboo, WI, United StatesNote: 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 →
Fiber Blending for Spinning
Sievers School of Fiber Arts 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, United StatesThis 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 →
2021 Fall Spinners Retreat – CANCELED
Durwards Glen Retreat Center W11876 McLeisch Road, Baraboo, WI, United StatesPlease 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 →