Approaches to Spinning Art Batts 2026

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS CLASS, PLEASE STOP BY THE REGISTRATION DESK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE CLASS START TIME.

Class Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class starting at PE Building for location.

Room: Communication Building, room 227

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The class fee includes admission to the Vendor Marketplace every day of the festival; April 24 - 26, 2026.

Instructor: Erika Lindgren

Intimidated by art batts? Unsure how to spin them? Ended up with an art batt you don’t like? This is the class for you! We’ll explore the construction of art batts, discuss 3 approaches to spinning them, and then practice the different approaches. This is not a class about specific techniques, but rather a class that encourages you to step outside the boundaries of how you approach and think about batt spinning.  While intended primarily for wheel spinners (traditional or electric), the course can be taken using drop or Turkish spindles. 

Skill Prerequisite: 
Advanced beginner.  You need to know how to spin and how to ply. 

Ages: High School, Adult

Supplies: Included in Class Cost:

• 4 AriBo Arts mini-batts or 2 regular sized AriBo Arts batts
• Plying material

Additional Supplies Needed: 

• A spinning wheel (orifice should be at least 1/4”)
• 4 empty bobbins

OR

• 3 spindles and a plying spindle (support spindles not recommended).
• A Lazy Kate.
• A sense of adventure and humor.

Homework: None

Class Policies

• The class minimum is 4 students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.
• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2026.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2026, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.