Wheel Spinning One-On-One

Have you wanted to learn to spin on a treadle wheel but don't know where to begin? Do you understand the very basics but want support as your practice and master the wheel? Sign up for a one-on-one time with local fiber artist, Alyssa, to work on your wheel spinning skills!

Dates: See calendar for availability or email the shop to schedule

1.5 hour session

Location: Connected Stitches Yarn & Fiber Shop (10 W Main St Dryden, NY 13053)

Teacher: Alyssa Welty

Alyssa Welty is a developing fiber artist who is enamored by hand crafts, sustainable making and building community through art. She is passionate about leaning into vulnerability through artistic expression, and embracing the imperfection in making. Allowing yourself to create without critique is a healing process and is infectious. Alyssa spins, dyes, knits, and sometimes dabbles in weaving and embroidery. She sources her fiber from U.S. based fiber farms, and often hand processes her fleeces. She loves being involved in every part of the process. 

Cost: $65

Max Number of Participants: 1

Skill Level: Beginner

Description: You will learn the basics of spinning on a treadle wheel with Alyssa. There are a number of different types of wheels in the world. We have one available for you to use if you don't have a wheel you'd like to bring in. 

Prerequisites: none.

Techniques you will learn: basics of fiber, different fiber preparations, starting to spin on a wheel basics

What's Included:

• Small amount of fiber to begin spinning
• Use of a wheel during class time

Please review our class policies, including our refund and cancellation policy. 

If you have questions about the class, please email info@connectedstitches.com or text/call us at (607)269-5207*