Differential Pl(a)ying
About Differential Pl(a)ying
Level up your plying skills with differential plying. This class will take an in depth look at how small, incremental adjustments in how you tension your singles can alter the look and feel of your plied yarns. We’ll begin with a balanced ply and work our way up to a supercoil. Whether you’re a beginning spinner struggling to get a nice, consistent ply or an experienced spinner looking for more insight into this crucial aspect of yarn making, differential plying will help you ply with more confidence, more deliberateness and see your plied yarns in a new light.
What will students learn:
In this class, you will learn what differential plying is and how to spin the spectrum of yarns you can create by making small adjustments in tension. You will walk away with samples that run from a balanced ply to a supercoil.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Spinning wheel, 3 bobbins, a lazy kate, and a large drop spindle
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $25 which includes:
Fiber
Pre-class Homework
None
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 12
Skill Level
Advanced beginner (some experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
Students must be comfortable spinning a single and plying from a lazy kate.
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 2
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.
Crystal Hesser
Crystal Hesser has been spinning yarn for over a decade. She’s a regular contributor to Ply and Tiny Studios Magazines and is the creative mind behind Spin Up Girl. She shares her fiber exploits on Instagram at @spin_up_girl. Her specialties are inspired art yarns and supported spinning, but is also well-versed in traditional styles.
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Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. The 20th annual Carolina FiberFest is March 13-14, 2026 at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC. Workshops will be held Thurs. March 12 - Sat. March 14, 2026.