Filtering by: “Ellen Minard”
Apr
12
Playing with Plying
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100
Intended for advanced beginners who can spin single-ply yarn. Using wool roving, learn the techniques to make two-ply, three-ply, and four-ply yarns.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Bring your own wheel, a lazy kate with four empty bobbins, and a niddy noddy to remove your yarn. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Mar
24
Wool to Wearable: Intro to Spinning (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
Mondays, March 10 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150
In this 3 part class you will learn the basics of hand spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.
We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Mar
22
Wool to Wearable: Hand-Painted Yarns
Saturdays, March 8 - 22, 2024 | No class on March 15 |10A - 1P | 2 sessions | $185
On the first day of this two-part dyeing workshop, learn the basics of hand-painting yarn & color choice. Dye sample skeins using four different techniques: variegated, “pansy”, speckled, and gradient. Knit up samples in between the sessions to get a feel for your desired color combinations and fabric composition. The second day will focus on your own dyeing designs. Use up to 8 oz of your own hand-spun yarn, or purchase yarn to dye in class.
Supplies: $60 supply fee payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Mar
17
Wool to Wearable: Intro to Spinning (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
Mondays, March 10 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150
In this 3 part class you will learn the basics of hand spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.
We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Mar
10
Wool to Wearable: Intro to Spinning (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
Mondays, March 10 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150
In this 3 part class you will learn the basics of hand spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.
We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Feb
8
Wool to Wearable - Advanced Spinning: Playing with Plying
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100
Intended for advanced beginners who can spin single-ply yarn. Using wool roving, learn the techniques to make two-ply, three-ply, and four-ply yarns.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Bring your own wheel, a lazy kate with four empty bobbins, and a niddy noddy to remove your yarn. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Feb
1
Wool to Wearable: Intro to Spinning (IN PROGRESS)
Saturday, January 18 - February 1, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 3 sessions | $150
In this 3 part class you will learn the basics of hand spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.
We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, some different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Jan
25
Wool to Wearable: Intro to Spinning (IN PROGRESS)
Saturday, January 18 - February 1, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 3 sessions | $150
In this 3 part class you will learn the basics of hand spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.
We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, some different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration. Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one.
Spinning Wheels: If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Wool to Wearable winter series. Take one spinning class and one dyeing class and receive 10% off! Please email hello@craftstudies.org in advance of registration if you would like to take advantage of this offer!
Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard
Jan
18