{"product_id":"drafting-to-get-the-yarn-you-want","title":"Spinning: Drafting to get the yarn you want","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThink you’ve mastered spinning once you know how to draft? Think again! Join Lorna Ash of Shades of Ewe Fibreworks to explore how different drafting techniques can transform the yarn you create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this workshop, you’ll learn how variations in drafting, fibre preparation, and wheel setup affect your final yarn. We’ll explore short forward draft, short backward draft, drafting from the fold, and long draw. Participants will be focusing on practicing these drafts and producing singles - perfect for plying in class if time allows, or later at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis class is perfect for newer spinners looking to take their skills to the next level, as well as more experienced spinners who want to break out of their usual routine or fine tune a specific type of draft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e• 100g of combed top, any wool • 100g of a wool in a carded preparation (roving, batts or rolags, or a combination of these are suitable) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpinning wheel with 2-3 empty bobbins OR 2 drop spindles • Lazy Kate • Niddy Noddy • Scissors \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe will take a 30 minute lunch break in the middle of class; please bring a bag lunch, or plan to grab some takeout from a nearby restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites: \u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants should have experience in basic spinning and plying, and be able to do these tasks without assistance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eClass size: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e people maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eClass fee:\u003c\/b\u003e $125.  Shades of Ewe fibre will be available for purchase after class.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarships:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited number of $30 scholarships are available for this class.  If a scholarship would help make it more affordable for you to take this course, enter the code SpinThisSummer when you register for class. No need to explain or make a special request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003egobsmacked yarn, 6 Ford Lane, Sackville, New Brunswick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation policy: \u003c\/strong\u003eRegistration fees are refundable (minus a 10% admin fee) until 24 hours prior to class.  No refunds are available within 24 hours of class.  (If you are sick, please do not come to class; contact me to make alternate arrangements.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"gobsmacked yarn","offers":[{"title":"5 July (Sunday) 10 am to 2:30 pm","offer_id":48888508186874,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/1573\/8618\/files\/20260514_095006.jpg?v=1778767374","url":"https:\/\/gobsmackedyarn.ca\/products\/drafting-to-get-the-yarn-you-want","provider":"gobsmacked yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}