OHS Spinning Certificate Program - Level II

OHS SPINNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – LEVEL II  

Co-ordinator: Louise Jackson, zenithal_22@sympatico.ca

Please check the status of your course before purchasing materials!

There will be a $110. material fee payable to the class Treasurer (voted) on the first day.

There will be a $50 marking fee payable on the first day as well.

Reminder: please have your 2026 OHS membership paid

Student please bring:

• Hand carders, flick carder, dog comb and/or brush
• Spinning wheel/accessories required for your wheel presentation
• Reminder to bring two printed copies of your Wheel Assignment presentation for the instructor.
• Drop spindle and/or support spindle
• Light/Dark apron
• Spinning wheel – flyer wheel in good working order
• Lazy Kate, threading hook, wheel maintenance supplies
• Measuring tape, scissors, yarn gauge or small ruler
• Small plastic baggies (lots), labels and/or masking tape, hole punch, clip ring for joining baggies
• Sample cards (approximately 2"x 3") for winding and recording yarn samples
• Niddy noddy, (small is best: about 1 m/y).  Cotton yarn for tying skeins
• A minimum of three bobbins that work easily on your wheel, with lead cords attached
• Old towels for washing fibre, a few stackable plastic buckets or colanders if you have them
• Three-ring notebook, paper, writing materials.    
• Reusable mug or bottle with lid

• Wool combs if you have them. 
  • Do not purchase for the class - wait to see what is available and your preference. 
  • If you already have them, please bring them with you.  
  • The more styles available the better. 
  • Please email Beth Showalter if you have and will be bringing a set (or two) of combs with you to class.

DYE EQUIPMENT LIST from Level I

• This Dye Kit will serve you throughout the spinning programme and at home for assignments.  
• CLOSED-TOE SHOES FOR STUDIO DYEING
• Large pot 
• 10 to 12 litre, stainless steel or enamel (check enamel isn’t chipped)
• 500 ml plastic measuring cup 
• Plastic or stainles steel measuring spoons
• Rubber or plastic gloves (not latex, someone might be allergic)
• Mask for measuring dye powders and mordants. Respirator with cartridges for particulates –  new Health & Safety protocol at the college – a certified tech may test for proper fit.
• Apron or lab coat –plasticized apron, oilcloth, denim.
• Candy Thermometer –check accuracy – should be at 212^o F or 100^oC.
• Stir stick – can be glass or steel spoon, plastic chopsticks
• Buttons or plastic labels for skeins in dye pots
• Please bring to the dye studio: 1 yd/metre niddy noddy, baggies & labels, scissors, notebook, pen
• An old towel or two (for removing excess water from dyed skeins/fibre)

Level 2 Dyeing – Instructor will bring the fibre, yarn and natural materials

Optional:  

• Ball winder, camera & books (related topics to share), small weigh scale (weighing a minimum of 1 gm)

Please mark your personal items with some kind of identification!

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices 

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios: 
 

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed. 

• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.). 

• Long hair must be tied back. 

• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely. 

• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios. 

• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes. 
   

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - Ask your supplier for advice.