Begin Power Spinning
About Begin Power Spinning
Your treadle-free adventure starts here—because sometimes, less effort is more fun! New to e-spinners and maybe spinning too? Bring your e-spinner and join us for a hands-on introduction to spinning with electric power! Whether you’re brand new to spinning or an experienced wheel or spindle spinner looking to go electric, this class will get you comfortable with your machine. We’ll cover setup, adjusting speed and tension, and controlling twist so you can spin smoothly and consistently.
Never spun before? We gently introduce key concepts of drafting, spinning direction, and control. Already know how to spin? We’ll help you transition your skills to an e-spinner so you can spin more efficiently with less effort, without relying on a treadle for rhythm.
By the end of class, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to put your e-spinner to work—giving you the control, efficiency, and freedom to create the yarns you’ve been dreaming of.
The capacity for this class is 12 students.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
An e-spinner in working condition with 3 bobbins and a lazy kate; it's fine if the bobbins are not empty. If you need one, an orifice threader. Battery recommended but we will have some power sources in the room.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $20 which includes:
wool to spin and handout with key concepts and notes
Pre-class Homework
No homework required.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
Beginner (no experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
A sense of adventure and desire to spin.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Expo 04
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Amelia Garripoli
Amelia Garripoli spins, weaves, cranks, and nalbinds her way through fiber festivals across America. Teacher, author, and fiber instigator, she sparks creativity in workshops, guilds, Zoom, articles, videos, and her books Productive Spindling and Power Spinning. A childhood immersed in needle arts led to a lifelong love of fiber arts. Find her at askthebellwether.
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