E-Spinner 101: electronic spinning wheel basics

With a passion for transforming fluff into art, Bleu is a long-time needle fiber artist with a wealth of experience. In their classes, they encourage students to hone their tactile senses and structural visualization skills while teaching the science of fibers. Their infectious enthusiasm and knack for breaking down complex techniques into digestible steps make learning an adventure.

Curious about how yarn is made—or looking to try out a new kind of spinning wheel? Join us and Learn to Spin with an Electronic Spinning Wheel in a playful, hands-on workshop that welcomes both total beginners and seasoned spinners.

Electronic spinners (or e-spinners) make spinning more accessible than ever: no treadling required, they’re lightweight, portable, and super easy to use. Whether you’ve never touched fiber before or you’ve spun miles of yarn, this class is your chance to experiment, practice, and discover what these little powerhouse tools can do.

You’ll get plenty of hands-on time with an EEW 6.1 e-spinner during class. By the end, you’ll have yarn you spun yourself to take home—and the confidence to keep exploring on your own. Plus, completing this workshop also counts as your tool test for using the electronic spinning wheels at Artisans Asylum.

The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Set up, adjust, and operate an EEW 6.1 electronic spinning wheel.
• Understand how e-spinners differ from treadle wheels and why they’re a great option for accessibility and portability.
• Draft and spin fiber into singles, then wind your own yarn to take home.
• Troubleshoot common beginner issues like overtwist or breakage.
• Feel confident experimenting with your own fiber or yarn projects.

An EEW 6.1 electronic spinning wheel for each student to use for the duration of the class.

A selection of fibers for practice spinning

Something to take notes with and a snack.

Optional: your own fiber or spinning wheel if you’d like to experiment with it during class

Students must be 14 years old or older. Any student under 18 years of age must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

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