Instead of a big wheel, you can at least start with a drop spindle. I saw one demonstrated at Rainbow Fleece Farm and it was pretty cool!
https://joyofhandspinning.com/spinning-yarn-with-a-drop-spindle/
We have a gal who lives probably 2 hours away from me - she ‘turns’ wood & makes absolutely gorgeous drop spindles and yarn bowls. It’s all very expensive, but one of these days, if I ever win the lotto, Ill buy a spindle & bowl from her. In the meanwhile, I just like looking at the various woods she uses.
She attends the Fiber Festival I go to and is not only spinning at her booth, but does demonstrations & makes spinning with a drop spindle look so easy. She also spins yarn & knits items to enter into the competition at the Festival - she’s very talented.
https://cynthiawoodspinner.com/