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