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Long Thread Media

Spin Off Autumn Retreat (Loveland, Colorado — October 12-17, 2025)

Regular price $2,799.99 USD
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There are fewer than 80 spaces total for this incredible handspinning experience! The Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) is a retreat-style event where you can expand your skills and deepen your passion for spinning, all in a comfortable, accessible location. What could be better than stepping away from everyday life to spend five days spinning with like-minded fiber lovers? You’ll learn from some of the most outstanding spinning teachers and fiber artists in the world, including:

  • Louie García, Piro Pueblo/Chicano textile artist specializing in growing, spinning, and weaving native cotton; teacher, and founder of the New Mexico Pueblo Fiber Arts Guild

  • Charan Sachar, engineer turned potter and fiber artist who experiments with textures, and pushes the boundaries of traditional spinning techniques

  • Stephanie Flynn, FIT-trained fiber fanatic, teacher, co-author of Woven Scarves: 26 Inspired Designs for the Rigid Heddle Loom, and frequent contributor to Spin Off and Little Looms

  • Maggie Casey, instructor of The Spinning Teacher along with many other beloved videos, and author of Start Spinning

  • Heavenly Bresser, spinner, fiber artist, spinning wheel restorer, and instructor of the Spinning Fractal Yarnsvideo course

  • Kate Larson (she/her), editor of Spin Off magazine, author of Practical Spinner’s Guide: Wool, and instructor of the How to Spin on a Charkha video course

We like to think of the Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) as a spinner’s paradise. Imagine being in a room filled with people with the same interests while you learn from some of the top spinners and educators. You are all together for five glorious days in a beautiful location, making new memories, building skills, and, of course, spinning! 

Don’t miss this worry-free spinning and fiber retreat! All accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, classes, materials fees, and evening events are included, but space is limited. 

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For those considering joining us, classes are selected based on the order in which tickets are purchased. That means the earlier you get on the list, the more class choices* you’ll have—so don’t delay!

You may cancel your registration for any reason up to 90 days before the event (July 14, 2025) for a refund minus a 10% processing fee.

*Attendees will receive a link to build their schedule by June 30, 2025.

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Room Types (All Private Rooms Single Occupancy):

  • Private Room: You will have your own room for 5 nights with a private bathroom. 
  • Shared Room (2 Queen Beds): You will be in a room with another attendee for 5 nights and sharing a bathroom.

Questions? Contact us at support@longthreadmedia.com

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NOTE: If you choose a shared room, please email support@longthreadmedia.com to indicate your roommate request or if you would like us to introduce you to other guests seeking roommates.

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Thank you, Sponsors 

Louët

Our legacy of making high-quality, innovative spinning and weaving equipment continues as owner Paul Vervoorn and the entire Louet team create new products to fuel your passion. You can expect to find our newest wheels and spinning tools at SOAR. Visit our website at www.louet.nl and remember that our support line is always available with hundreds of support articles so you can find answers to your questions when you need them. Open a ticket by sending an email to support.

 

 

Treenway Silks

You’ll find the largest variety of Silk Spinning Fibers, Silk Yarn and Silk Threads & Ribbons at www.TreenwaySilks.com. Choose from a rainbow of hand-dyed colors. Love natural?  Our array of wild silk and silk-blends provide choices beyond white.


 

Greenwood Fiberworks

Greenwood Fiberworks is an indie dye company that specializes in hand-dyeing luxury fibers and yarns. When you visit our online store you'll find a selection of yak, camel, merino, bamboo, blends, and more, all celebrating our love of spinning and fiber. When we aren't in Utah dyeing fiber, we are on the road and look forward to seeing you again in Colorado. Visit www.greenwoodfiberworks.com or email us at greenwoodfiberworks@gmail.com.

 

Yarn Barn
Yarn Barn of Kansas is your ultimate destination for all things fiber since 1971. Nestled in downtown Lawrence, we offer an extensive selection of knitting and weaving yarns, looms, kits, and accessories to fuel your creativity. Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you with any questions or project ideas. Whether you’re a local or connecting with us online, we strive to be your trusted partner in every fiber endeavor.

 

TheDancingGoats

TheDancingGoats makes historic and prehistoric reproductions and re-imaginings of fiber arts tools. Focusing on the prehistoric textile traditions of the Northern Roman Provinces, the Northern Isles, and Western Europe. Shuttles, heddles, looms, spindles, and whorls. Tools are made in wood, stone, pewter, copper alloys, ceramics, and glass. The advanced CNC Laser at TheDancingGoats is dedicated to making fiber arts tools and folklore inspired creations.

    Author/Designer: Spin Off Editors