MARY BERRY has been involved in the fiber arts for over 45 years and has been teaching fiber arts classes locally and nationally since 2000. After learning to knit in her 20’s, she added weaving, spinning, dyeing, rug hooking, and punch needle. She also became an Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor. But that’s not all! Mary owned a Fiber Arts shop from 2012 through 2022 where she also taught classes. Wanting to experience every aspect of fiber arts, she also owned and operated a fiber farm where she raised Shetland sheep, Angora goats, and Suri alpacas from 2009 through 2021. Her hands-on experience in every stage of dealing with wool informs her classes and allows her to teach from first-hand experience.

Spinning 201

Here is your chance to learn the centuries-old art of creating yarn on a wood drop spindle.  You will learn the step by step spinning process for understanding and success.  We will also cover some basics of wool types and preparation.  Each student will leave with their mini yarn skein, spindle, and extra wool roving so that you can keep spinning.  2 to 6 students.

Prerequisite skills: Students should be able to spin a useable yarn. This is an applied technique class for adventurous beginners or experienced spinners.

Pre-class homework: None

Students bring: A spinning wheel in working condition that you are accustomed to working on; 3 bobbins; scissors. No electric spinners, please.

Class duration: 3 hours

Instructor: Mary Berry

Date and time: Saturday, June 6, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm

Materials fee: $10.00 for Spinning Fiber in various preparations, student handout

Class fee: $40.00

5 to 12 Students