Electric Sheep: Basic Experiential E-spinning

Class Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:00 PM to 4:00 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.

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This class takes place at The Foldout Cat's Booth 600/700 in the Vendor Marketplace.

Instructor: Q w/ Fold Out Cat

Tempted by spinning but not sure a regular wheel’s for you? Intrigued by the idea of making just the yarn you want but not sure where you’d put a wheel if you had one? Feet/knees not doing what you want as painlessly as they used to, making the whole treadling part of wheel spinning look less than fun? Take an e-spinner for, well, a spin! Try several out in this experiential, process-oriented class for folks just starting their spinning journey. E-spinners are small, tabletop-friendly, juiced up and ready to go–you might discover one that’s just right for you! Students will be exposed to and practice some bedrock spinning skills while trying out multiple different e-spinners. By the end of the class, new spinners should have a sense of whether spinning on an e-spinner is for them and know a bit more about how various e-spinners work and how they compare with one another as well as with analog wheels.

Skill Prerequisite: No previous experience required; class is specifically designed for people starting their spinning journey who want to explore e-spinning. Class is process-oriented, rather than product-oriented. Students must have enough manual dexterity to hold and draft wool roving and must be able to to focus for the duration of the class.

Ages: 10+

Supplies: Included in Class Cost: No participant-provided materials required: instructor will provide all tools and materials. Students just need to bring their curiosity and willingness to learn–and their patience with the process and with themselves.

Additional Supplies Needed: None.

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, 2024.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2024, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.