World History of Textile Arts: Making Wool Yarn with a Distaff and Spindle

Fairy tales are not always about love as we have been told, instead, most old tales are about spinning yarn. Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, Arachne, Ananzi, Friga's Distaff all share a theme: the best spinner gets the power. 

In this workshop, we will consider the history and culture of this ancient and universal craft while we undertake the basic skills related to hand-spinning. 

The end result will be a small skein of useful and fabulous yarn from your own fingers!

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

WHAT TO BRING: You may bring your own tools if you wish to do so.

MATERIALS INCLUDED: Spindle and a few ounces of wool. You may also bring your own tools!

MATERIALS FEE: $60 payable to the instructor.

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$145