Introduction

Students will learn the mechanics of a spinning wheel and how to keep it in perfect running order, controlling twist and plying. Students will be comfortable with preparing and drafting wool for spinning. Different fibers (wool, alpaca, mohair) will be available to try.

Materials

Materials fee: $10 included in cost of class. Students are welcome to bring their own wheels and the school will have wheels available for use.

Open Studio Information

Winter Open Studios- Floor Loom
from January 7th- February 18

Monday: 2:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 4-6 pm
Wednesday: 12-3 pm
Thursday: 4-6 pm
Thursday: 6-8 pm
Sunday: 9:00- 11:00 am
Sunday: 11 am- 1pm

Please check your email before coming to Open Studios when there is winter weather to ensure the host is able to make it.

Teacher

Since a young girl Susan has always been involved in fiber arts. Susan learned how to weave in Sweden during her year as a Rotary exchange student and her lifelong learning in weaving, spinning and dyeing never abated. Susan studied weaving in Denmark and was active in the Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut for over 20 years. She is a member of the Vermont Weavers' Guild, American Tapestry Alliance, Green Mountain Knitting Guild and Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild. In 2012 when Vermont became her permanent home, Susan founded Mad River Fiber Mill in Waitsfield, where she continued to teach weaving, spinning and dyeing. Now retired from mill work, Susan is looking forward to sharing her expertise, enthusiasm and passion for the fiber arts.