Beginner Spindle Spinning: From Fiber to Yarn

Discover the joy of making your own yarn! This two-session beginner class introduces spindle spinning, with guided practice to help you get comfortable turning soft fiber into yarn.

Dates: Saturdays, November 7 & November 14, 2026
Time: 2:30–4:30 PM both days
Location: Creator’s Corner, 696 Rue Saint Ferdinand, Florissant, MO 63031
Cost: $50 per person—includes both sessions, a spindle, and fiber!

Session 1 — November 7: Getting Started

• Get familiar with fiber roving and spindles.
• Explore drafting techniques and working with color.
• Understand S and Z twist.
• Practice spinning, repairing breaks, and pausing your work.
• Learn about resting yarn and explore art yarns.

Session 2 — November 14: Plying & Finishing

• Explore singles, two-ply, and chain/cable techniques.
• Learn how to wash and finish your yarn.
• Discover how to use a niddy noddy to wind yarn into a skein.

No experience needed! Take home your spindle and remaining fiber to keep practicing.

Please plan to attend both sessions.