Which spinning workshop should I take?
Other spinning workshops available by request
Some more workshops we have taught in the past
For more information contact the Registrar at workshops@ovwsg.com

New schedules generally come out twice per year, in August and November.

Upcoming workshops

November 2024 to June 2025

• 2441 Spinning for Fun and Relaxation (Novice (N))
  Workshop Number: 2313
  Instructor: Bernadette Quade and Jean Sharp
  Date(s): Sat, Nov 9, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Cost: $60+HST= $67.80 Members / $70+HST= $79.10 Non-Member

• 2442 Spinning 1 – Spindle (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2442
  Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
  Date(s): Sat Nov 16, 2024 Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  Cost: $50+HST= $56.50 Members / $57+HST= $64.41 Non-Member

• 2449 Introduction to Nålbinding ON ZOOM (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2449
  Instructor: Miriam Tepper
  Date(s): Wed Oct 16, 23, 30, and Nov 6, 13, 20 2023 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  Cost: $100+HST= $113.00 Members / $112+HST= $126.56 Non-Member

• 2501 Spinning 1 – Spindle (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2501
  Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
  Date(s): Sat Jan 11, 2025 Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  Cost: $50+HST= $56.50 Members / $57+HST= $64.41 Non-Member

• 2505 Introduction to Natural Dyes (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2505
  Instructor: Amanda Carrigan
  Date(s): Sun Jan 26, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Cost: $70+HST= $79.10 Members / $80+HST= $90.40 Non-Member

• 2510 Spinning 2 – Wheel (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2510
  Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
  Date(s): Sat, Feb 23, 2025 Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  Cost: $50+HST= $56.50 Members / $57+HST= $64.41 Non-Member

• 2512 Playing with Colour – planning and dyeing multicoloured yarn with natural dyes (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2512
  Instructor: Amanda Carrigan
  Date(s): Sun, Feb 23, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Cost: $80+HST= $90.40 Members / $92+HST= $103.96 Non-Member

• 2515 Spinning 3 – Gaining Control (Novice (N) Intermediate (I))
  Workshop Number: 2515
  Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
  Date(s): Sat Mar 22, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Cost: $60+HST= $67.80 Members / $70+HST= $79.10 Non-Member

• 2519 Spinning 1 – Spindle (Beginner (B))
  Workshop Number: 2519
  Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
  Date(s): Sun Apr 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  Cost: $50+HST= $56.50 Members / $57+HST= $64.41 Non-Member

Elizabeth teaching Introduction to Spindle Spinning

Some workshops we have taught in the past:

• 1904 Spinning on a spindle/quill wheel – Judy Kavanagh
  
• 1923 Spindle Spinning with a Medieval Distaff – Judy Kavanagh
  
• 1928 Short Draw to Long Draw – Drafting Woolen to Worsted for Spinners – Judy Kavanagh
  
• 1933 Spinning with a support spindle – Judy Kavanagh
  
• 1940 Love your Spindle – Techniques for Happy Spinning – Judy Kavanagh
  
• 2021 Spinning in a New Direction – Medium/Fine Wool from Comb to Crochet Vest – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2027 Spinning in a New Direction – Medium/Strong Wool in Two Colours from Comb to Marled Coil Basket – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2033 From the Beginning Starting with a Fleece – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2040 Spinning in a New Direction – Strong Wool from Comb to Worsted 3 Ply for Rug Hooking – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2045 Spinning with Silk – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2050 Spinning in a New Direction – Angora Blend from Drum Carder to Woolen Style for Knitted Mittens – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2207 Flax Spinning – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2313 Spinning for Fun and Relaxation – Bernadette Quade and Jean Sharp
  
• 2317 Colour Play/Spinning and Colour – Sandra Jager
  
• 2342 Introduction to Nålbinding – Miriam Tepper
  
• 2400 Dye the Colour Wheel – Acid Dyes RESCHEDULED – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2402 Carding Wool – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2406 Introduction to Natural Dyes – Amanda Carrigan
  
• 2409 Spinning 1 – Spindle – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2411 Dyeing the Cellulose Colour Wheel – Fibre Reactive Dyes – Elizabeth Watt and Jean Sharp
  
• 2413 Wool Combing NEW SPOTS CANCELLED – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2416 Spinning 2 – Wheel – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2417 Playing with Colour – planning and dyeing multicoloured yarn with natural dyes – Amanda Carrigan
  
• 2422 Spinning 3 – Gaining Control – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2427 Spinning Silk – Cindy O'Gorman
  
• 2433 Spinning 1 – Spindle – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2439 Spinning 2 – Wheel – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2441 Spinning for Fun and Relaxation – Bernadette Quade and Jean Sharp
  
• 2442 Spinning 1 – Spindle – Elizabeth Watt
  
• 2449 Introduction to Nålbinding ON ZOOM – Miriam Tepper
  
• POSTPONED 2425 Perfect Yarn Perfect Project – Elizabeth Watt