The Spirit of SOAR: 40 Years of Community
As we celebrate the 40th year of the Spin Off Autumn Retreat, a longtime attendee reminisces on what the early days of SOAR were like.
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As we celebrate the 40th year of the Spin Off Autumn Retreat, a longtime attendee reminisces on what the early days of SOAR were like.
Is it understanding new-to-me fibers, or learning a new spindle trick, or sitting around telling stories with kindred spirits? Here are a half-dozen ways.
Meet 4 instructors who will be bringing their unique approach to working with fibers and their wheels to SOAR 2023.
These instructors make beautiful use of materials with histories that become integral to the finished textiles. Join these makers at SOAR 2023 to learn about their process from the ground up!
This is what happens when you put 80+ spinners together in a room and have them share their handmade projects.
What fun we’ve had looking through the SOAR archives. See what we’ve uncovered, and learn a few fun facts about our returning instructors!
The last Saxony wheel created by Rick Reeves will make its SOAR debut in a few weeks, so we wanted to share this 2017 article about the life and legacy of Rick and his wife, Marge.
Sometimes our tools need a tune up and extra care to run well.
When making my list of what I give thanks for, there's a special place for the people who share my fiber journey. Happy Friendsgiving!
When Long Thread Media became the new owners of Spin Off, this was the second most frequent question we received (after “Will I get my magazine?”).
Debbie Held has been told on several occasions that she has more close friends who spin than the average handspinner. Here are her tips for meeting other people who spin.