Need Lessons?

I am more than happy to give lessons to people who are local to me.  I can give lessons to individuals or small groups.  Since I do not have a brick and mortar shop, Lessons will be arranged in either a participant's home, or in another appropriate location. 

Lessons will cost $25 per hour lesson for individuals, or $20 per hour per person for groups of 4 or more, plus supplies.

Class sizes may not exceed 8 students.

By request, I can always bring additional fiber and supplies for purchase after the lesson. Undyed fiber (which is what we will use in lessons) will cost $2 per ounce, and dyed and/or carded fibers will vary in price.

Lessons-

 Learn to spin 101 - I will supply a top whorl spindle and fiber (Supply cost $12) and will teach you basic spinning techniques, including drafting, and the "park and draft" method of spinning.  I will bring several different preparations of fiber as examples, including commercial top, hand carded rolags, and batts.  By request, I will bring additional fiber for purchase after the lesson.

 Learn to spin 102 - This lesson will be for students who have already had some experience with spinning on a top or bottom whorl spindle, and will focus on improving spinnign techniques, and moving on from the "park and draft" method.  I will also bring several different spindle types for examples and trying out, including bottom whorl and support type spindles.  Students are expected to bring their own top or bottoms whorl  spindle which weighs between 1-1.5 ounces (the spindle supplied in the 101 class weighs approx. 1.4 ounces).  I will supply fiber for spinning. (supply cost $4)  By request,I will bring additional fiber and spindles for purchase. This lesson may be repeated as many times as desired.

 Wheel Spinning 101- This lesson will be restricted to 3 students maximum.  In this lesson, we will focus on the parts of a spinning wheel, and basic spinning techniques.  Students should bring their own wheel, and at least one empty bobbin.  If you are not sure if your wheel will function, please plan to have me check it over prior to the lesson.  I will supply fiber for spinning.  Students should have a basic knowledge of spinning on a spindle or have taken my Learn to spin 101 prior to taking this lesson.  I will supply fiber to spin. (supply cost $6)

 Wheel Spinning 102 - This lesson will be restricted to 3 students Maximum.  Students should supply their own working wheel with at least 2 empty bobbins, and may supply their own fiber or purchase fiber from me.  In this lesson, we will focus on different methods of drafting, and on Plying. Students will learn the difference between short forward draw drafting styles and long draw styles, and we will discuss woollen versus worsted yarn.

 Spinning for a project -  This lesson will focus on getting the yarn you want for a particular project.  Students should have already taken one of my 102 level lessons, or be comfortable spinning.  Students Should have a solid plan for what project they hope to accomplish.  Suggested projects include hats, scarves, and other small items. Students may supply their own spindle or wheel that they are comfortable spinning with, and their own fiber.  By request, I can bring fiber for purchase.  In this lesson, we will focus on measuring WPI (wraps per inch),and sampling. Students may expect to get a good start on their project spinning during the lesson.

 Spinning from Batts - This lesson is for students who have already attained some comfort spinning from roving or top, and want to have a hands on experience spinning batts.  I will supply batts for purchase at $5 per ounce, and I will supply diz's for use during the lesson.

 Want to learn another aspect of spinning?  I can teach many aspects of spinning and fiber prep.  Ask me about it.

Email me at Theresa@ccfibers.com to inquire about or arrange lessons. Sorry, I can only give lessons within 20 miles of Corning NY at this time.  Lessons that will meet Further than 10 miles away may require a travel charge.  I will need to know prior to lessons how many students will be attending, so that I can bring the correct amount of materials.