Master Spinner Program
When submitting Marking Fees, please use amounts in effect as of July 1, 2009 (See below).
Policies The Master Spinner Program consists of six progressive levels of classroom and independent study involving skill development, research studies and project assignments in the area of hand spinning of all major types of fibers, yarns and the end use of the spun yarns. At all levels, students are evaluated on the basis of written assignments, practical projects, oral presentations and skill development. For each level, there is a course fee, a materials fee and a workbook evaluation fee (payable when homework is submitted for marking).
Those individuals who successfully complete the assignments in all six levels will receive a Master Spinner Certificate from Olds College.
Effective July 1, 2008: The prerequisite for entrance to Level 6 is the successful completion of all homework assignments in Levels 1-5.
Level 6 Studies - Completed & Proposed
Frequently Asked Questions about the Master Spinner Program 
Off-Campus Master Spinner Courses
Fibre Week 2010 Courses
Sponsored by Make One Yarn Studio
- All courses run from 9am – 4pm with a one hour lunch break unless otherwise noted.
- If registration demands are such that a second session of a level is offered, the class list will be divided according to the date of registration.
- Students entering level 1 should have a working relationship with a spinning wheel. A Beginner Spinning course is strongly recommended for those who do not have this experience.
- Instructor Biographies can be found on the "Meet the Team" page
Spinning Wheel Rentals
There are a few wheels available for rent on a first-come basis.
Contact Otto Pahl for reservations.
View or Download Competency Profiles for Levels 1-6
Level 1 – Instructor: Ruth Blazenko
Students should have a working relationship with a spinning wheel. The Beginner Spinning course is strongly recommended for those with little or no experience.
Supply
List
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2
$375 Materials $65(payable to the instructor).
Level 2 – Instructor: Gayle Vallance
Supply List
Monday, June 28– Friday, July 2
$375 Materials $65(payable to the instructor).
Level 3 – Instructor: Michelle Boyd
Supply List
Monday, June 28– Friday, July 2
$375 Materials $65(payable to the instructor).
Level 4 – Instructor: Charles Vereschagen
Supply List
Monday, June 28– Friday, July 2
$375 Materials $65(payable to the instructor).
Level 5 – Instructor: Birgit Rasmussen
Supply List
Friday, June 25– Friday, July 2
No class on Sunday
$475 Materials $65 (payable to the instructor).
Level 6 - Instructor: Coleen Nimetz
Sponsored by Celeigh Wool
Prerequisite: completion of homework in Levels 1-5
Friday, June 25– Friday, July 2
No class on Sunday
$475 Materials $65 (payable to the instructor).
For all your spinning supplies, contact:
Program Module Books
The Master Spinner Program modules, levels 1 through 5 are currently available to previous students. Call the Olds College registration line to request your copy of these excellent reference and resource books.
Current Pricing: $25 per book plus $15 shipping & handling (Tax included).
Program Manuals will be included as part of the tuition in all courses.
Marking Fees
Marking Fees as of July 1, 2009 are:
Levels 1-5: $80.00
Level 6: $160.00
The Program Review Continues
Level 6, as well as Supply Lists, Workbook Requirements and Evaluation Instruments for all levels are currently under review and will be updated as needed. This review is expected to be complete in time for Fibre Week 2010.
