Drop Spindle Spinning with Josie Cooke

Learn about the history and art of spinning yarn by hand in this one-day workshop. Students will learn the basic techniques using a bottom whorl drop spindle. This simple but effective tool predates the spinning wheel and has been found in many archeological finds across the world. We will discuss other spindle types including top whorl and Turkish style spindles. By the end of class, students will have discussed the vast array of fibers that can be spun, learned how to draft wool for differe...