Drop Spinning Workshop with Tiana Atherton

Update: Registration for this workshop is now closed.

General: $50
Members: $45

Learn how to spin fleece into yarn with Tiana Atherton! In this beginner workshop, participants will learn the park and draft method of spinning on a drop spindle and create their first skein of yarn. Wool fibre for the workshop will be provided.

Bring your own spindle or borrow one of ours! Beginner friendly drop spindles will be available for optional purchase of $18+tax during the workshop. 

Facilitator bio: 

Tiana is Learning Hub & Special Projects Coordinator at the Textile Museum, and a textile artist with a wide range of experience including spinning, wet felting, weaving and piecing. A recent graduate of Concordia University in Fibres and Material Practices, she loves learning and talking about the technical and historical aspects of textile creation. 

Type: Program

Date: Feb 22, 1pm - 3:30pm

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