Have you fallen in love with braids like so many of us, but wondered about the best ways to spin them? The answer is often, “It depends!” What if you want more color blending or to maintain the original colors? We’re here to help you learn how to answer these questions with confidence.
In this video series, you’ll learn five methods to spin a braid, and how to pair handspinning techniques with these beautiful, dyed fibers.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of each method, so the next time you want to spin a braid, you will know precisely the option you want to use for the color results you desire.
Plus, this is more than just a video course. This is an experience that will build over the next five months, with new resources and bonus materials added each month. Join us today to dive into one, two, or all five methods!
Starting on February 6, 2026, we’ll release one video lesson per month on Spinoffmagazine.com*. Along with the videos, we’re adding monthly premium articles and resources. Then, in June 2026, we’ll invite students who complete all five lessons to enter to win a prize and be featured in an upcoming issue of Spin Off (stay tuned for the announcement in June on how to enter).
*But if you purchase this course or have it included as a part of an All Access subscription, you’ll get instant access to all five video lessons today, no need to wait!
And, as more bonus articles are added each month, they’ll be automatically added to your course! Then in five months, you’ll have a comprehensive library of methods, techniques, tips, and resources to access again and again.
The best part about this course is that you only need one braid! By separating your braid into five similarly dyed chunks, you can get a ton of information about five different spinning styles and color outcomes.
To do all five lessons, you’ll need the following:
Are you ready to get started? Grab a braid and join beloved teacher Kate Larson as she guides you through five methods to prep and spin a braid.
Welcome!
FREE PREVIEWMeet Your Instructor
FREE PREVIEWTechnical Support
Shuffled Palette Lesson
Fractal Ply Lesson
Bonus Download: The Fractal Stripe
Marls Lesson
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