Spinning beautiful yarn does not have to be a costly venture. Learn how to spin on a simple tool that can fit in your purse and your budget, the drop spindle. You will learn how to draft and spin wool roving into a single, then explore several ways to ply this single into a yarn. A simple wood spindle and some wool roving will be provided. But beware, spindling is addictive!
Instructor: Sue Gazell
Cost: $37 (includes materials fee)
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Class Size Limit: 5
If the class fills, an additional session will be added from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sue began spinning on a wheel, but soon learned that spinning with a spindle had its advantages. It’s more portable, less complicated, and less costly than a wheel. She rarely met a spindle she didn’t like, and thus grew a collection and passion for spindles of all styles.
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