Introduction to Spinning Yarn, with Alanna Hoffman

Welcome to the Intro to Spinning workshop, in which you will learn to use a drop spindle to create yarn singles and use the same spindle to ply new yarn. ]

Become functional in one of humanity’s oldest arts in just a couple hours, and practice to become proficient for a lifetime.

Plus, enjoy a chance to handle different types of wool and spinning fiber!

Students will each also take home a handcrafted spindle to keep creating new yarn treasures.

Students will learn:

– An overview of different textiles and fiber

– How to use a drop spindle to make yarn

– How to ply yarn on a drop spindle

Each student will receive:

– At least one ounce of specially dyed or natural wool

– A unique, turned wood student spindle

– The ability to spin yarn for enjoyment and survival

Thursday May 1st, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Registration Fee: $100 (includes supplies incl a handcrafted spindle for you to keep)

For adults and mature teens

Instructed by Alanna Hoffman

Location: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC

Registration: www.margaretlanegallery.com/workshop-registration