North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

Spinning Fibers On A Wheel

Fiber Arts, Knitting

Allen Holzhueter

The classic Saxony-style spinning wheel was invented over 500 years ago, and is still a symbol of the “olden days.” Although the spinning wheel is no longer a household necessity for the production of the family’s clothing, many crafters, knitters and fiber artists find great satisfaction in spinning their own yarns for knitting or weaving. In this two-day introductory spinning class, you will be introduced to fibers suitable for spinning, fiber preparation and spinning prepared fiber on a spinning wheel. Participants are encouraged to bring their own working spinning wheel (both “Saxony” and “upright castle wheel” are acceptable.) The instructor will have three wheels available for students to share and develop their skills on.

Dates

Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - Fri, Feb 17, 2012 Course Full - Please call for wait list *
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 - Tue, Jun 26, 2012

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$150.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$130.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$10.00

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

* The Feb 16, 2012 course is part of the Northern Fiber Retreat event

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)