Spinning on the Charka: Cotton, Speed, and Control with Amelia Garripoli
About Spinning on the Charka: Cotton, Speed, and Control with Amelia Garripoli
Cotton and some fine fibers are unforgiving. The charka's speed and control make it the right tool for the job. Bring your spindle or wheel skills and gain control of your charka. With some technique troubleshooting, you will develop the skills needed to use the best tool for these fibers, especially cotton. We focus on speed, control, and twist as you align your drafting and turning speeds to spin the yarn you want. As a friend once said to me: master cotton and cashmere will be a breeze!
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Charka in working condition with at least one empty quill and whatever accessories it needs to keep it running smoothly
• Cotton sliver – 1 ounce should be plenty
• Spool of thread (cheap polyester is fine) to make leaders
• Scissors
• Paperclip
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Students must already be able to spin a consistent single on a spindle, wheel, or e-spinner.
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When
3-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Amelia Garripoli
Amelia Garripoli spins, weaves, cranks, and nalbinds her way through fiber festivals across America. Teacher, author, and fiber instigator, she sparks creativity in workshops, guilds, Zoom, articles, videos, and her books Productive Spindling and Power Spinning. A childhood immersed in needle arts led to a lifelong love of fiber arts. Find her at askthebellwether.
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