Spinning Easy and Elegant Artisan Yarns
About Spinning Easy and Elegant Artisan Yarns
Have you ever been curious about spinning art yarns? If you can spin a simple single, you’re ready to explore some of the most beautiful yarns! We’ll learn various single techniques, including core spinning, one of the most versatile methods out there.
In this session, we will explore thick and thin spinning, plying, and using mulberry silk lap in our art yarns. We'll also experiment with special effects by incorporating long, curly Teeswater or Wensleydale locks. Plus, we’ll spin mohair and other curly breeds straight from the lock and discover how to add fun inclusions to our yarns.
Join us to start creating stunning, unique yarns perfect for weaving, knitting, and even couching and trimming. Don’t forget to bring your wheel and some empty bobbins—get ready to unleash your creativity!
What will students learn:
Basic corespinning techniques, spinning locks, fat singles, thick & thin slub, beehives, beaded plying, spiral plying
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Spinning wheel with at least three empty bobbins, large flyer recommended, Various Fiber: batts, combed tops, locks, threads for plying
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $20 which includes:
Materials fee covers a class kit which includes various fibers, locks, and a laminated reference card.
Pre-class Homework
Empty off at least the bobbins
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 15
Skill Level
Advanced beginner (some experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
Ability to spin singles and control wheel
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 4-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 17
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.
Julie Benac
Julie Benac has been in the world of fiber arts since 2006, and has been in the cut & sew industry for over 30 years. Her creative focus today is marrying the art of fashion sewing with fiber arts to create a unique niche that appeals to everyone.
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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.