Spinning
Baaad Anna’s offers several classes with a sliding scale fee, which are affordable and respect our instructors’ work. When you register, please pay according to your income. Thank you.
LEARN TO SPIN WITH A DROP SPINDLE
Want to learn to spin your own yarn? This two-part workshop will teach the basics of how to make your yarn with a drop spindle. Participants will be spinning a single ply yarn and will receive a basic intro to the process of spinning your own yarn from beginning to end. Participants will also learn various drafting techniques. Minimum 4 and maximum 6 participants.
Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive top whorl spindle and 50 grams of Corriedale wool in the colour of your choice.
DATES: Sundays April 2 & 9th 12:00-2:00pm
COST: $70 – $90 (+tax) sliding scale
INSTRUCTOR: Kislan Coderre of Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre
INTRO TO WHEEL SPINNING
This is a two day beginner spinning class using an Ashford Wheel, and includes equipment rental for a three week period. Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment. All materials included ($40 reduction in cost if you have your own Ashford Wheel). Minimum 2 and maximum 4 participants.
Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive a three week rental of an Ashford Two Treadle Kiwi Spinning Wheel and 100 grams of Corriedale wool in two colours of your choice.
DATES: Sundays May 7 & 14 from 12:00-2:00pm
COST: $135 (+tax)
INSTRUCTOR: Kislan Coderre of Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre
Visit the store or call 604-255-2577 to register today.
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