CLASS: Fiber Preparation for Spinners

In this class, you will learn how to prepare fiber for spinning using hand tools such as carders, combs, a flicker, a picker, and more. By learning how to match the right tool to the fiber, you will gain more control over your spinning.

We will have a variety of clean animal fibers to play with (this is not a scouring class). You are welcome to bring your spindle or spinning wheel to sample your prepared fibers throughout the day. While we will discuss the options for spinning the fiber prepared on each tool, this is not a learn-to-spin yarn class.

Materials to bring to class: notetaking supplies; spindle or spinning wheel (optional, but useful for sampling); your own fiber prep tools that you want to try out

Date: Saturday, February 28, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Instructor: Tracy Griggs

Instructor Bio: Tracy is a fiber enthusiast who enjoys spinning, weaving, and knitting. She teaches at Yarn Harbor and North House Folk School and is an active member of the Duluth Fiber Guild. Tracy is eager to share her knowledge with new students and welcome them into the creative fiber arts community. When her hands aren’t full of wool, silk, or cotton, you’ll find her reading a book or trying out new recipes in the kitchen.