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Spinning thread with a drop spindle is an ancient craft practised across the world for thousands of years. In this workshop, you’ll learn the key techniques for hand-spinning beautifully soft and wonderfully textured yarn using locally sourced wool.Drop spindle is the perfect starting point for beginners — it uses the same foundational techniques as spinning on a wheel but is far more accessible. With spindles available to purchase at the workshop for just $15, it’s a low-cost, portable, and meditative way to begin your spinning journey.
This gentle, rhythmic craft can be your gateway to working with fleece, offering a deep connection to natural fibres and the satisfaction of making yarn by hand. Your spun yarn can be used in knitting, crochet, or for decorative projects.
https://www.rekindle.org.nz/collections/otepoti-dunedin/products/drop-spindle-spinning-otepoti
We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dunedin School of Art, 5 Riego St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, Dunedin
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