I felt like I formally took the first step in becoming a "spinner". My love of fiber wasn't something I was born with, nor do I feel like I've reached my potential..... Having the time to cater to my hobbies is still something I am forever searching for. But fiber interests me. Being a touchy-feely person (yes, I'm the one smearing my finger oils over the fabrics in the fabric stores), it would be expected for me to get into utilizing these mini-wooly beasts' wool. BUT, I'm no expert and am completely open to the fact I have A LOT to learn.
This past Saturday I enrolled in a class sponsored by the Fiber Arts Festival at NW Alpaca Showcase held at the TRAC in Pasco, WA. The class was titled; "Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle". Admittingly I referenced uTube videos prior to even hearing about the offered class convinced that I could self teach myself to spin. Immediately, I was drawn to using the tool "drop spindle" opposed to the "spinning wheel". Not that using a drop spindle was necessarily advertised as easier but because it was an affordable option to feed my yet
unattempted hobby. The class was wonderfully taught by a woman, Taryn Winegardner which wouldn't surprize me if her name popped up when using GOOGLE search engine; "spinning pro". Using patience and some wit, she managed to inspire, I believe, every single attendee in the room in some way.
The door to the world of fiber opened up to me that Saturday. To not only the possibilities of the drop spindle but the various fibers, the assortment of yarns, and all of the tools that are available to process wool. What can I say? I'm inspired. Colors, textures, processes...oh my!
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