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Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival - Introduction to Spindle Spinning

  • Tunbridge Fairgrounds 1 Fairgrounds Lane Tunbridge, VT, 05077 United States (map)

Enter the world of spinning on the go!

We will begin with the basics of drop spindle spinning using the “park and draft method.” The Workshop will include) discussions and demonstrations of drafting and plying methods and spindle care. We will also discuss different types of spindles and their various characteristics.

Experience Level: Beginner. The only prerequisite is an open mind and a desire to learn.

Materials to be provided by instructor: Instructor will have a limited number of spindles available for participants to borrow during the workshop. However, the instructor’s spindles must be reserved in advance.
Instructor will also have a few pieces of equipment (i.e., niddy noddies, nostepinnes) for participants to use during the workshop.

Students Should Bring: Participant Should Bring: Note taking supplies and a spindle, if you have one.

Price: $75.00

Prerequisites: None

Materials Fee: $15.00 payable to the instructor.

Homework: None