{"product_id":"spinning-easy-and-elegant-artisan-yarns-a-most-curious-investigation-into-the-art-of-yarncraft-2026","title":"Spinning Easy and Elegant Artisan Yarns — A Most Curious Investigation into the Art of Yarncraft 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIN 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with 1 hour break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom\u003c\/strong\u003e: Science West, Room 209\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTACT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Failure to provide your email address and\/or opt out of marketing updates will result in no communication from the Festival about updates or from your  instructor. Our system does not permit us to reach you through other means. If you choose to decline and do not provide an email address, please ensure that all necessary details have been noted down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class fee includes admission to the Vendor Marketplace every day of the festival; April 24 - 26, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eJulie Benac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has long been my observation that the seemingly simple act of spinning wool conceals within it a host of mysteries worthy of a detective’s eye. If you possess the ability to spin a plain single, then you are already prepared to embark upon a most intriguing exploration into the world of artisan yarns that have unusual character, unexpected texture, and undeniable charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, we shall examine, with the thoroughness of a seasoned investigator, several fascinating techniques:\u003cbr\u003e- The deliberate creation of thick-and-thin singles, whose irregular proportions lend a certain dramatic flair\u003cbr\u003e- The versatile method of core spinning, a technique as adaptable and cunning as any method I have encountered in my inquiries\u003cbr\u003e- The construction of impeccable beehives—not the kind kept by rural apiarists, but sculptural spirals of wool that cling to the yarn like clues awaiting discovery\u003cbr\u003e- The delicate practice of plying with beads, adding glints of light as though jewels had found their way into the thread\u003cbr\u003e- The incorporation of long, curly locks from Teeswater and Wensleydale sheep—fibers with an elegance Miss Adler herself would not disdain\u003cbr\u003e- The spinning of mohair and other lustrous locks straight from the fleece, a process surprisingly reminiscent of coaxing testimony from an unwilling witness\u003cbr\u003e- And, most intriguingly, the addition of unusual inclusions—unexpected elements that transform your yarn into something altogether singular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the conclusion of our investigation, each participant shall have produced a collection of yarns so distinctive that even Dr. Watson, with his keen but occasionally astonished eye, would describe them as “most extraordinary.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Prerequisite: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpinning Fiber in singles, plying at least 2 singles together, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e High School, Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies: Included in Class Cost: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Source Sans Pro, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003eAn additional cache of fiber for experimental purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Source Sans Pro, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003ePlying threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Source Sans Pro, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003eFine, curly locks worthy of further examination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Supplies Needed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spinning wheel equipped with no fewer than three empty bobbins (a large flyer is, as always, advantageous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn assortment of fiber preparations: batts, combed top, locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads for plying—those fine accomplices in the creation of texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 empty bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot required, but highly recommended students bring their own spinning stool\/chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Policies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe class minimum is \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a class is sold out, click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScDuU_U-88uCBbz2rARK29tA6VxnfOKKE7EwI5vUMQt0cA2Gg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be placed on the Wait List.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo refunds will be issued after April 1, 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor any cancellations prior to April 1, 2026, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julie Benac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784792604966,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0302\/8006\/files\/1_3e923bca-6c8f-4ec7-9dea-85547140d059.png?v=1765913670","url":"https:\/\/midwestfiberfest.com\/products\/spinning-easy-and-elegant-artisan-yarns-a-most-curious-investigation-into-the-art-of-yarncraft-2026","provider":"Midwest Fiber Festival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}