This class will get you started spinning on a wheel. We will talk about how a spinning wheel works and cover basic spinning and plying. I will teach you how to adjust your wheel to your hands and treadling speeds. We will spin various types of wool fiber preparations.
Level: This is a beginning class. No previous experience is needed
Ages: 10+
Materials Fee (included in class cost): $20 Material fee is part of class cost and includes fiber used during class
Options: Limited wheel rental is available - see classes pages and add to cart
Please Bring: Please bring a spinning wheel, bobbins, and a Lazy Kate.
To Do BEFORE Class: nothing
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This Class will be held in Arena 2
In Classroom Area: 6
Date/Time: Sat April 18 9am - noon
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel with Jill Dahle (Sat AM)
Instructor Bio
Jill Dahle loves anything fiber related. She is a weaver, spinner, knitter, dyer, and quilter. Her obsession with yarn began at five years old, when her grandmother taught her to knit and crochet. I have been teaching beginning spinning for over 20 years and enjoy teaching new spinners how to spin.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.
Please note: Full refunds are available until February 28, 2026. After February 28th, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after March 31st, 2026, refunds are no longer available, unless you can find someone to take the class in your place.
Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.
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