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Next Step: Spinning Through Thick and Thin – March 20

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Thick and thin yarns give interesting texture to one of a kind, hand spun yarns. From wool roving, you will learn to create a thick and thin yarn and to make a balanced 2 ply.
You will also be introduced to the wonders of core spinning.
Thick and thin yarns can be used in knitting, weaving and crocheting.

Instructor: Janice Watterworth

Cost: Members – $25, Non-Members – $40
Material cost: $15 to Instructor at class

Participant Requirements: Able to spin a thread on a spindle and /or spinning wheel.

Equipment to bring:

  • Handcards
  • Working spinning wheel and kit (oil, orifice hook, scissors etc) and/or spindle
  • 3 or more bobbins
  • Niddy Noddy
  • Lazy Kate

  • COVID Protocol for classes
  • As of June 1, 2023 – Masks are welcome but not mandatory for the duration of each class
  • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.