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Events Billings Backyard: Intro to Hand Spinning

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WOOL TO YARN: INTRO TO HAND SPINNING, Sat, April 29, 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Transform the fleece of the Billings Farm Southdown sheep into hand-spun yarn, as fiber arts educator Tiana St. James explores methods of spinning, plying, and more in this introductory workshop. Each participant will have a chance to try spinning on a wheel and receive a drop spindle and some wool to take home. The workshop is $20/person or $15/Billings Farm member. Fee includes materials. Register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/HandSpinning2023

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Billings Farm & Museum
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802-457-2355

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