Where to learn how to spin yarn?

I would like to find out whether or not I would like to add spinning to my list of hobbies. Where would I go for lessons with a rented/borrowed wheel?

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Burnett on November 7, 2010 at 12:05pm

Check with your nearest local yarn store. They may offer classes. Alpaca Direct has classes in Brentwood, CA but you are not even in the same STATE! If you want to try out using a drop spindle while looking for a classes that teaches on a wheel, check out this video to learn how.

Spinning Video

A spindle isn't a big investment just to try it out

. Spindle Pricing

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Permalink Reply by Brenda Caron on November 19, 2010 at 2:26pm

I love spinning on the wheel or with the turkish drop spindle Iwouls encourage any one to try it and You tube is very helpful when in need of a reminder as to how or learning a new thing. :) have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Yates on November 16, 2010 at 11:47am

I have been spinning for sevral years now and am self taught. My suggestion is to learn on a spindle first, this really gives you the best practice in drafting which is an integral part of the whole process. It also is far less expensive, so if you find its not your thing, your arnt out much, and if anything you now have a great home decor peice, lol. Make sure you get some quality roving also, this makes all the diffrence. There is a plethra of You Tube vidios out there to help learn, then practice makes perfect, good luck and have FUN!!!

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Permalink Reply by Sandra Cipriani on November 16, 2010 at 12:46pm

Thanks for the wise advise! I'll give it a whirl...or should that be spin :-)

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Permalink Reply by Libbyb on November 17, 2010 at 6:38pm

I am going to my LYS this weekend and I am leasing or renting a wheel and I get a lesson and roving for $40.00. I have a wheel but it has never worked right and the one that I am renting is an Ashford so it should be good. Good Luck, Libby

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Schmuck on November 24, 2010 at 6:12pm

Hi Sandra. You could look in your area for a Spinners Guild. There are a lot of people who go to those and will teach you how to spin and possibly allow you to use one of their spinning Wheels to try. I belong to a guild and we have a spinning wheel that we rent out for a minimal amount. I went to my first meeting 4 years ago and learned alot from the ladies who also belong. We have several workshops and we ask each other how to do things. Several have sheep herds, llamas, goats, alpaca etc. We have a good supply of fiber to purchase from other members. Good Luck.