"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…"
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Where to learn how to spin yarn?
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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?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Schmuck Nov 24, 2010.
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Brenda Caron replied to Sandra Cipriani's discussion Where to learn how to spin yarn?"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!"
Libbyb replied to Sandra Cipriani's discussion Where to learn how to spin yarn?"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"
Sandra Cipriani replied to Sandra Cipriani's discussion Where to learn how to spin yarn?"Thanks for the wise advise! I'll give it a whirl...or should that be spin :-)"
Michelle Yates replied to Sandra Cipriani's discussion Where to learn how to spin yarn?"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…"
Melissa Burnett replied to Sandra Cipriani's discussion Where to learn how to spin yarn?"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,…"
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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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