{"product_id":"ergonomics-at-your-spinning-wheel","title":"Ergonomics at Your Spinning Wheel | November 15, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a 1 session in-person workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES\/TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, November 15, 2026; 2:00 - 5:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$105 - class only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$125 - class + wheel rental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced beginner. Must be able to independently setup and adjust your wheel; must be able to independently spin a continuous singles. This is not a ‘learn to spin’ class, although beginners will still be able to participate if they can make a singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(not included)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease bring following:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning wheel (bring your own or rent from us by selecting 'Class + Wheel Rental option')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath size towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber will be provided. Materials fee TBD before event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime seems suspended when you're at your spinning wheel. Hours melt away, but stress and strain can be accumulating in your body. Spinning shouldn't hurt!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this class, you'll learn what ergonomic risk factors are and where they exist in wheel spinning. Most importantly, you'll learn how to minimize them and recognize early warning signs that could help prevent injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafer strategies for seating, balancing your spinning work, and, of course, stretches will all be covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a \"How to Spin\" class. Students must be able to spin a consistent singles yarn using both forward draw and long draw techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Carson Demers:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarson is a physical therapist with over 30-years of experience and 20-years of experience in ergonomics. He’s also a lifelong knitter and general fiber fanatic. He has written the preeminent book on the ergonomics of knitting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ergoiknit.com\/product\/knitting-comfortably-the-ergonomics-of-handknitting\/\"\u003eKnitting Comfortably, The Ergonomics of Handknitting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which serves as a guide to any craft or office activity. He teaches at events and yarn shops and is a frequent contributor to knitting and spinning magazines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 18+\u003cbr\u003eSkill Requirements: Advanced beginner. Must be able to independently setup and adjust your wheel.\u003cbr\u003eTaught by: Carson Demers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our website for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.com\/pages\/studio-policies-faqs\"\u003eclass \u0026amp; cancellation policies\u003c\/a\u003e. There are \u003cstrong\u003eNO refunds\u003c\/strong\u003e on classes. By signing up, you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to our policies. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiber Circle Studio","offers":[{"title":"Class only","offer_id":45605621563445,"sku":"class-ergonomics-for-spinners-1","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Class + Wheel Rental","offer_id":45605621596213,"sku":"class-ergonomics-for-spinners-2","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8073\/3493\/files\/ergonomics-for-spinners.jpg?v=1781215186","url":"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.com\/products\/ergonomics-at-your-spinning-wheel","provider":"Fiber Circle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}