Crafters Gonna Craft Workshops 2025
Learn Drop Spindle - #6
Service Description
Learn the art of spinning with a drop spindle with Theresa Bentz owner of Get Bentz Farm and Woolen Mill. Attendees will learn how to pre-draft fiber and prepare it for spinning, how to hold the fiber while spinning, and how to create a yarn. Discussions of additional steps to spinning such as plying, and perfecting consistency with the spun yarn.There will be selections of roving from the major branches of the sheep family tree, and will discuss lock structure, crimp, and the general history of the sheep breed. Theresa will also give recommendations regarding how to adjust spinning techniques for different fiber types, and what garments the finished yarn would be best for. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at spinning yarn! Open to all who want to learn - all levels. Supplies needed: Purchase a drop spindle onsite as supplies last or borrow one from a fiber friend in order to have a better experience during workshop.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of the event being a one-time unique experience, cancelations and refunds are granted up to 7 days before the start of each workshop. Attendees will be able to change their workshop schedule up to 7 days before the start of each workshop to allow instructors time to prepare for each workshop. Instructors need to cancel due to illness, Attendees will either have another instructor with same skill or be offered to attend either online or another in-person instructor lead event for no additional cost. Inclement weather will not be a case to refund or cancel the event. We live in an unpredictable climate throughout the year in our state. We can only plan for the day being a great day in which all can attend. If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out to Alea and Katherine directly at craftersgonnacraft@gmail.com
Contact Details
1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
123-456-7890
craftersgonnacraftmn@gmail.com