Drop Spindling – You Can Do It!
Instructor: Kim Specht
Class Time: 8 to 11am
It’s relaxing, it’s portable, it's inexpensive, and it spun the world’s threads for thousands of years: the infamous drop spindle. Spindling is a great way to learn the mechanics of spinning, to learn how to handle fiber, and to experiment with new fibers.
Spindlers have great control of drafting and the insertion of twist. While students practice, we will talk about fiber preparation and the history and variety of spindles.
Kim will demonstrate on top and bottom whorl suspended spindles as well as supported spindles. Several plying techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Class Details
Minimum Age: 14 years or over
—younger children can attend when accompanied by an adult: two material kits will be required
Skills Required: some spinning experience
Materials Fee, paid to instructor: $15
Kit includes:
Fiber
Wrist distaff
Plying balls
Leader yarn
Students will bring: Bring a top whorl drop spindle if you have one. Kim will provide one for use in class if you don’t.
Instructor: Kim Specht
Class Time: 8 to 11am
It’s relaxing, it’s portable, it's inexpensive, and it spun the world’s threads for thousands of years: the infamous drop spindle. Spindling is a great way to learn the mechanics of spinning, to learn how to handle fiber, and to experiment with new fibers.
Spindlers have great control of drafting and the insertion of twist. While students practice, we will talk about fiber preparation and the history and variety of spindles.
Kim will demonstrate on top and bottom whorl suspended spindles as well as supported spindles. Several plying techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Class Details
Minimum Age: 14 years or over
—younger children can attend when accompanied by an adult: two material kits will be required
Skills Required: some spinning experience
Materials Fee, paid to instructor: $15
Kit includes:
Fiber
Wrist distaff
Plying balls
Leader yarn
Students will bring: Bring a top whorl drop spindle if you have one. Kim will provide one for use in class if you don’t.
Instructor: Kim Specht
Class Time: 8 to 11am
It’s relaxing, it’s portable, it's inexpensive, and it spun the world’s threads for thousands of years: the infamous drop spindle. Spindling is a great way to learn the mechanics of spinning, to learn how to handle fiber, and to experiment with new fibers.
Spindlers have great control of drafting and the insertion of twist. While students practice, we will talk about fiber preparation and the history and variety of spindles.
Kim will demonstrate on top and bottom whorl suspended spindles as well as supported spindles. Several plying techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Class Details
Minimum Age: 14 years or over
—younger children can attend when accompanied by an adult: two material kits will be required
Skills Required: some spinning experience
Materials Fee, paid to instructor: $15
Kit includes:
Fiber
Wrist distaff
Plying balls
Leader yarn
Students will bring: Bring a top whorl drop spindle if you have one. Kim will provide one for use in class if you don’t.
about Kim Specht
I live on a farm near Prairieburg, Iowa. I recently retired from teaching but still can't find enough time in the day for the knitting, spinning, and felting I love to do. And weaving is 'looming' in the not-too-distant future! I've had a small flock sheep for over twenty years, always breeding for healthy sheep and beautiful fleece. My Romney and Border Leicester fleeces have won awards at festivals in six states. At these festivals, I regularly attend classes taught by nationally known artists.
My classes are planned and organized, including scaffolded learning experiences and end-of-class goals. I plan for time to answer questions yet keep things moving with a sense of humor. I love combining my love of teaching and the fiber arts.