Name: Drop spindle workshop - Whakatū Nelson
Start: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-06-07T04:00:00+12:00
Location: Fairfield House

$Drop spindle workshop - Whakat\u016b Nelson$

Learn hand-spinning in this drop-spindle workshop. Discover key techniques, spin soft yarn from local wool, and begin your own spinning journey.
Spinning thread with a drop spindle is an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousands of years. Here you’ll learn the key techniques to start hand spinning beautifully soft yarn to add another dimension of depth to your knitting, crochet, or weaving projects. You’ll be given local wool to learn and there’ll also be an opportunity to purchase a drop spindle to take home with you to continue your spinning journey.
Find out more and book your place here:
www.rekindle.org.nz/products/drop-spindle-whakatu
We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.