Exploring Next-Level Spindle Spinning

Spindle spinning is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to begin spinning yarn. While many think wheel spinning is quicker, spindle spinners often find they can produce more yardage thanks to the spindle’s portability. It is no wonder why spindle spinning is so popular. 

At the School of SweetGeorgia (SOS), Diana Twiss helps spinners take their understanding and skills further with the online course Next-Level Spindle Spinning. Building on basics from previous SOS courses, it’s a comprehensive workshop that helps spindle spinners take the next step in their handpsun journey.

NEXT-LEVEL SPINDLE SPINNING

Spinning instructor Diana Twiss collected numerous questions from our school forums and her workshops to create a course for all types of spindle spinners. In her Next-Level Spindle Spinning course, we explore how to make yarn on various spindles and, more importantly, why certain spindles are better suited for specific yarns.

Diana Twiss Next-Level Spindle Spinning Course filming at the School of SweetGeorgia
Diana Twiss during the filming of Next-Level Spindle Spinning

Diana also introduces us to the exciting art-yarn technique of creating thin-and-thick yarns. Additionally, she guides students on how to incorporate spinning into a daily practice along with the importance of ergonomics. This course truly elevates our spindle spinning skills to the next level!

This new course builds on the basics from Diana’s previous courses: Spinning with Suspended Spindles and Spinning with Supported Spindles, which we recommend first working through if you are brand new to working with spindles.

Diana Twiss' collection of spindles
Just some of Diana Twiss’ beautiful spindle collection

EXPLORING THE SCHOOL OF SWEETGEORGIA COURSE

SweetGeorgia Team Member and Education Program Manager at the School of SweetGeorgia, Greta Cornejo was excited to dive right in and explore Diana’s new video lessons.

Diana’s course felt like a live class with her, and her enthusiasm helped me tackle this new skill. I decided to work with supported spindles, including some borrowed from Diana, and made it a habit to use them daily.

Greta Cornejo

As Greta shares about her spinning progress with the course:

I’ve been spinning on my wheels for over 10 years, feeling confident in my yarn-making skills. However, I’m a beginner with drop and supported spindles.

A few months ago, spinning teacher Diana Twiss joined us at the filming studio to explore advanced spindle techniques. We covered building cops, using distaves, spinning the same fiber with different spindles and more.

Diana’s course felt like a live class with her, and her enthusiasm helped me tackle this new skill. I decided to work with supported spindles, including some borrowed from Diana, and made it a habit to use them daily.

I found the afternoon sun in my front yard to be the perfect spot for spinning. My initial goal was to spin a rolag or spend 15 minutes per session. Instead, I found spinning through multiple rolags to be a relaxing and meditative practice, enriching my spinning journey.

JOIN IN THE SPINDLE SPINNING FUN

We’d love for you to join us over at the School of SweetGeorgia to continue the spindle conversation! There is a group of multicraftual makers who meet and chat over in the Community Forums, available to SOS All-Access members.

You can also follow along the spinning fun and conversation with us at our SweetGeorgia Discord server and with posts at the SweetGeorgia blog. Further reading suggestions:

As well, listen to Felicia’s interview with Diana Twiss at The SweetGeorgia Show Podcast episode: Educating fibre arts educators with Diana Twiss.

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