Spinner's Toolbox with Julie Drogsvold
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Materials Fee
A $10.00 materials fee, which covers fiber to be used in class, is included in the cost of registration.
Students Should Bring
- Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension
- Hand Carders, preferably wool
- Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
- Niddy noddy or ball winder
About the Instructor
Julie has been raising fiber animals since middle school. Her college studies focused on Secondary Education and costume design. Raising fiber animals naturally led to spinning and weaving and then into teaching. Julie has taught throughout the United States, including Wisconsin Sheep & Wool festival and Oregon Flock & Fiber. Julie’s ranch, Tangled Yarn Farms, nestled in the Sky Islands of southern Arizona, specializes in Navajo heritage Angora goats, Angora rabbits and heirloom cottons. Her teaching style reflects her love of natural luxury fibers and joy in learning.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html