Teachers of Spinning and Other Fiber Arts

In response to numerous requests for the names of spinning teachers, this list has come into being. Other techniques besides spinning will gladly be included.

If you're a teacher in the Greater Los Angeles area who'd like to be included in this list, or know one, please . Please include your name, some contact information (at least one of email, phone or webpage), your general geographical area or where you're willing to teach, and a description of what you do.

Spinning

Nancy Boerman
http://www.nancyscustomhandweaving.com/
(310) 316-0910

I teach beginning spinning and beginning weaving here in my home in Redondo Beach.

Judith Freed
(310) 454-1903

Teaching spinning for about 20 years. Teach at my home in Pacific Palisades, as schedule allows. Teach handspindle and wheel, wheel maintenance, fiber preparation. Do not teach point spindle (charka etc).

Mindi Hillman

Beginning spinning, spindle spinning. Private, classes, your home or mine, whatever.

John Pitblado
(323) 697-4263

I am based in the Los Angeles area and teach both individually or on a workshop basis. Travel outside of the Los Angeles area is possible; please contact me with questions or for additional details.

Gwen Powell
http://www.mresource.com/sites/fiberarts/

Available for workshops of 4-10 people, by request (no individual lessons). Get a group together and request a workshop!

Stick and Stone Fiber Arts Stick and Stone Fiber Arts
http://www.stick-and-stone.com
6411 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 376-8233
Fax (818) 267-5774

Stick and Stone is offering ongoing free beginner's spinning classes. We also offer wheel rentals and full-service spinning store.

Anna Zinsmeister

I'm a teacher of weaving and spinning at the Burbank Creative Arts Center. I also teach privately either at your home or mine.

Weaving

Nancy Boerman
http://www.nancyscustomhandweaving.com/
(310) 316-0910

I teach beginning spinning and beginning weaving here in my home in Redondo Beach.

Anna Zinsmeister

I'm a teacher of weaving and spinning at the Burbank Creative Arts Center. I also teach privately either at your home or mine.

Knitting

Kathy Hinckley

Knitting, all levels, in your home. Consult on sweater design, finishing, solving problems. Beginning knitting too! Workshops on request.