Intermediate Spinning: Spiral Yarns

This class explores the magic of plying by experimenting with tension, texture, and playful combinations of fibers. You’ll work with multiple plies and incorporate commercial threads while learning how different materials interact during the spinning process.

Together, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of creating spiral yarns, including:

• Setting up your wheel for spiral yarns, working with both lacier and bulkier singles
• Drafting techniques for creating intentional thick-and-thin textures
• Plying methods for basic spirals, flame yarns, gimp yarns, and beaded variations

This class is designed for spinners who are ready to expand their skills, explore creative texture, and deepen their understanding of how structure and tension shape finished yarn.

Your instructor will provide the following:
All fibers for the class will be provided.

Students are asked to bring:

• Your own spinning wheel or espinner. The school may have a couple but it is preferred you learn on your own.
• A camera or paper and writing utensil if you would like to document your learning experience.

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level 
Intermediate. Experience spinning yarn on a wheel or espinner. Comfort in drafting a fairly consistent singles yarn.

Age Requirement

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $40
Materials Fee: $45
Total Cost: $85

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.