Discover the joy of hand spinning! This hands-on class includes instruction on spinning wool yarn using a portable spindle. Lori will offer an overview of spinning tools and demonstrate drafting and spinning techniques, guiding students through preparing fiber for spinning and using the drop spindle. As an avid knitter, she will also speak to yarn construction for specific uses. Each student will leave with a skein of hand-spun yarn for use in knitting, weaving, crocheting, or other forms of textile art.

Date & Time: October 18th 10am - 12:00pm

Prerequisites: None

Materials:

• Spindle and 2 oz of fiber
  

• You can purchase a drop spindle kit here

About your Instructor: 
Lori Patterson (she/her) brings her love of Black joy and teaching to further representation in a nonrepresentational craft. Lori finds spiritual sanctuary in the meditative nature of knitting, spinning, and sewing. Since 1990, when she saw a woman wearing hand-knit socks, she has been determined not only to make her own socks but to make many more things from fibers. Lori hand spins her own yarn and knits with it. She also sews together pretty colored fabric in her very little spare time.

Location: 1311 SE 9th Ave, Portland

Masks are required for this class.

Please note: Classes are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled or rescheduled. Please sign up for classes you know you can attend.