Beginning Drop Spinning Class Where: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd #101, Falls Church, VA 22042, United States (map)
Description: Learn the gentle art of spinning yarn with a drop spindle. This simple process, adding twist to fiber using an inexpensive centuries old tool, is a peaceful moving meditation, with the added benefit of creating a useful end product, yarn! What seems like magic, turning fiber into yarn, is a step-by-step process easily learned in this hands-on workshop. Go home with the skills to make your own magic with fiber and this simple, portable tool. No previous spinning experience necessary. You’ll need a top whorl drop spindle, and 1-2 ozs. of carded fiber, bring your own supplies, or purchase them in class.
Class fee $30.00 Supply fee paid to instructor at class: $20.00, includes top whorl drop spindle, and fiber. Ages 12 to adult