Wool Spinning Demo: An Introduction to Drop Spinning

This class is an introduction on the basics of drop spinning. A very traditional and ancient craft, this method of spinning has been around for a LONG time: some of the earliest artifacts are spindle whorls made from wood, bone, and stone! With a little patience, practice and a flick of the wrist, a drop spindle is a versatile and portable spinning tool that can be used to create exquisitely unique, handmade yarn. Using prepared wool roving and a top whorl spindle, you’ll learn how to put the spindle in motion, draft the fiber, put twist into the fiber, and ply the yarn. If you can whirl a top, you can spin your own yarn using a drop spindle!

Instructor: Ellie Barbeau of Little Fern Fibers

Date: Saturday, May 25th 10:00am-1:00pm

Cost: $65

Please note: There will be some fiber and drop spindles available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own spindle if you own one. Class supplies will be provided, but are only intended for class use only.

Classes and workshops require a minimum of 3 students. An emailed notification of cancellation will be sent 3 days before the class if the minimum is not met. In the case of shop cancellations, all registered students will be refunded the class registration fee. A refund of the class registration fee will be issued if you cancel 14 days prior to class start date. Student cancellations, missed classes, or no-shows cannot be refunded, exchanged, or transferred. All classes require an up-to-date Covid-19 vaccination to participate.