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Go in depth about different ways of drafting to create the right yarn for the job with this 4 week long course, originally filmed in summer 2021, and now available recorded to watch at your leisure. We cover short draw methods like short forward draw and short backwards draw; long draw methods like long backwards draw and point of twist; and hybrid drafting methods like double drafting and spinning from the fold.
Registration for this class comes with access to the 24/7 class chat on Discord.
To get the most out of this class, you will need to have worked through Spinning I, Spinning II, and Spinning III from the Franquemont Method Spinning I-IV Bundle, which you can work through at your own pace and which also come with 24/7 community chat and access to 2 Office Hours sessions per week. If you’re just joining us now, don’t worry! Your confirmation email will include a deep discount code (33% off!) for the Spinning I-IV Bundle, and you can sign up and get started working through it at your own pace right away!
YOU WILL NEED
– Computer, Phone, or Tablet that can run the Discord app, or a web browser that can access it
– YouTube access for recorded videos
– Preferred: Computer, Phone, or Tablet with a camera and microphone so you can share photos and videos
– Something to Spin, and Something to Spin With — your choice of fibers and your choice of spindle or flyer (wheel or e-spinner).
This course is also available in the following bundles:
Franquemont University Mid-Year Trimester 2021
Go in depth about creating and spinning blended fibers with this 4 week long course, originally filmed in summer 2021, and now available recorded to watch at your leisure. We cover spinning fiber blends from the drum carder and from commercial big mill preparations, as well as the basics of drum carding for combining fibers, handling color, and working with texture
Registration for this class comes with access to the 24/7 class chat on Discord.
To get the most out of this class, you will need to have worked through Spinning I, Spinning II, and Spinning III from the Franquemont Method Spinning I-IV Bundle, which you can work through at your own pace and which also come with 24/7 community chat and access to 2 Office Hours sessions per week. If you’re just joining us now, don’t worry! Your confirmation email will include a deep discount code (33% off!) for the Spinning I-IV Bundle, and you can sign up and get started working through it at your own pace right away!
YOU WILL NEED
– Computer, Phone, or Tablet that can run the Discord app, or a web browser that can access it
– YouTube access for recorded videos
– Preferred: Computer, Phone, or Tablet with a camera and microphone so you can share photos and videos
– Something to Spin, and Something to Spin With — your choice of fibers and your choice of spindle or flyer (wheel or e-spinner).
This course is also available in the following bundles:
Franquemont University Mid-Year Trimester 2021
Join Franquemont University as a monthly sustaining member for the widest range of options and benefits!
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Now in one bundle, this comprehensive set of courses from 2021 picks up where Spinning I-III left off and is built to turn you into a spinning powerhouse, with a keen understanding of plying structures, drafting methods, and blended fibers. Each course is 8 hours of material and lots more supplemental content you’re going to love.
Bought individually, these courses would run $177 total, but you can get the complete bundle for only $159!
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Go in depth about plying structures in this pre-recorded 4 week online course! Come to LIVE office hours sessions and watch older pre-recorded ones as well!
Registration for this class comes with access to the 24/7 class chat on Discord, plus 3 live Office Hours sessions per week (also available recorded).
To get the most out of this class, you will need to have worked through Spinning I, Spinning II, and Spinning III from the Franquemont Method Spinning I-IV Bundle, which you can work through at your own pace and which also come with 24/7 community chat.
YOU WILL NEED
– Computer, Phone, or Tablet that can run Zoom
– Computer, Phone, or Tablet that can run the Discord app, or a web browser that can access it
– YouTube access for recorded videos
– Preferred: Computer, Phone, or Tablet with a camera and microphone so you can share photos and videos
– Something to Spin, and Something to Spin With — your choice of fibers (you will also receive a discount code for recommended fibers from our supplying partners) and your choice of spindle or flyer (wheel or e-spinner).
This course is also available in bundles and discounted with membership options — check them out in the Franquemont University section from the home page!
SPINNING I-IV: THE BUNDLE!
Register now to receive access to all four sessions plus chat channels and and indexed listing of past recordings and office hours! Work at your own pace or join us for fortnightly watch parties and regular live office hours from May – August 2022.
Normally $49 per session, this bundle saves you $47 or 24%!
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SPINNING I: RECORDINGS ONLY
The course includes:
– access to recorded Spinning 1 class and office hours sessions from the previous time the class was run
– 24/7 access to the community on Discord where you can discuss the course material with your peers and with graduates.
[caption id="attachment_2634" align="alignnone" width="206"] Abby teaching handspinning[/caption]At last, it’s available digitally! The spinning fundamentals program I developed for Stringtopia Fiber Arts Studio is aimed at taking you from your first interest in making your own yarn by hand all the way up to being a comfortable intermediate spinner in only 4 months including your practice time. Spinning I is the first of the four month-long classes making up this program.
To begin the hands-on exercises, you will need a stick or a pencil, and some spinnable fiber, ideally wool, although you can work with any fiber you are able to find. You can also attend this class without doing it hands-on at the outset, and save your access to the class sessions to do at your leisure.
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If you would prefer to sign up for all the Spinning I-IV courses at once at a discount, you can do so here
Want even more content? Sign up for Trimester Enrollment, which includes access to Spinning I-IV recordings, more live classes monthly, and extra Focused Interest Group sessions featuring deep dive discussions on a wide range of subjects. This is also available as a monthly subscription. These options represent the best value for money, although your Spinning I-IV access will only remain while you are still a member; if you’d like access for ever, then this listing or the Spinning I-IV bundle is the one to purchase.
At last, it’s available digitally! The spinning fundamentals program I developed for Stringtopia Fiber Arts Studio is aimed at taking you from your first interest in making your own yarn by hand all the way up to being a comfortable intermediate spinner in only 4 months including your practice time. SPINNING I meets weekly for […]
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