Spinner's Color Workshop II @ The Clearing
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-08 | The Clearing Folk School, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210, United States
Enter our fiber color studio where we will spend the week learning to create and manipulate color during all phases of the yarn design process including preparation, spinning and plying! We will explore how to apply color theory in your yarns and how one color adjustment can change the whole look of your spun yarn. If you have previously taken the Spinner’s Color Workshop, this will be “part two” with all new color experiments to add to your design tool kit. (Note that the first color workshop is not a requirement to participate in Workshop II.)
Beginning spinning experience is necessary, but you don’t need to be an expert to take this class. “Early career spinners” are welcome!
Please note that this class is being offered through The Clearing Folk School. You must register directly with The Clearing. Complete details can be found on their website in January 2024. Registrations will open in February.
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Spinners' Color Lab @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-31 | Sievers School of Fiber Arts, 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, 54246, United States
Step into our color laboratory where we will spend our first two days of class as “mad color scientists” mixing and creating dozens of color formulas and dyeing pounds of fiber, yarn, and roving until the studio is overflowing! But what to do with all this color? The second half of the class will immerse us in spinning exercises combining all this color in ways you may never have thought of! Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or sample looms to sample and take your learning to yet another level.
Please note that this class is offered through Sievers School of Fiber Arts and you must register through them at the website listed below.
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Beginning Spinning @ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival
2024-09-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Menominee) | Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic skills to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. The all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided. Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. (Fee is $10 for those who bring their own wheel. Wheels brought to class must be in excellent operating condition and completely assembled; please no antique wheels.)
Please register directly with the Festival by clicking the “event website” link below.
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2024 Fall Spinners' Retreat
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-14 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Our 10-year retreat anniverary!! Join the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for a spinning holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. 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 whatever you want, whenever you want! You may choose to work on spinning yarn for a specific project, experimenting with new fibers, exploring novelty yarns, or just pulling fibers out of your stash. Bring your own fibers, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner…”early-career” spinners are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $650; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $550
Three nights single room – $595; three nights shared room – $495
Two nights single room – $450; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $210 for two days; $300 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
COVID-19/Health policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will not attend the retreat if you are ill. If you begin to show any signs of illness during the event, you will wear an N95 or KN95 mask.
– You agree to comply with any additional established health and safety guidelines.
Register below. Registrations open at noon Central time on Monday, June 10, 2023!
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2025 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-14 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle 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 whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $475; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $435
Three nights single room – $410; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $380
Two nights single room – $300; two nights shared room – $280
Commuters – $170 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $260 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $280 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on February 1, 2025.
This is the link to the size chart referenced in the registration: Sweatshirt Size Chart
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Spinning: Playing with Plying @ The Clearing Folk School
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-07 | The Clearing Folk School, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210, United States
Plying sometimes comes as an afterthought to the spinner. It’s just “what we do” to our singles. However, plying is a specific skill set for the handspinner and an important tool in the design and construction of handspun yarns. We can ply for a specific yarn structure; to create a unique yarn design; to blend fibers; and to build color. We’ll explore all these plying skills and more during our class, creating a wide-ranging palette of your own custom handspun yarns.
This class is being taught at The Clearing in Ellison Bay, (Door County) WI. You must register directly with The Clearing by clicking the “website” link below.
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Beginning Spinning @ Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
2025-09-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States

2025 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-13 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving 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 whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $650; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $550
Three nights single room – $595; three nights shared room – $495
Two nights single room – $450; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $210 for two days; $300 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on July 1, 2025.
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2026 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-20 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle 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 whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $550; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $525
Three nights single room – $480; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $450
Two nights single room – $340; two nights shared room – $325
Commuters – $200 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $325 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. If the registration says we are full, PLEASE place yourself on the waitlist! There may be more spaces available. I need to limit initial registrations to make sure I don’t over book lodging availability.
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2026 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-10-29 - 2026-11-02 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving 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 whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $695; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $575
Three nights single room – $640; three nights shared room – $525
Two nights single room – $495; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $230 for two days; $340 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $370 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. (Button to register will appear when registrations open.) Registrations will open at Noon Central time on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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