{"product_id":"unwind-and-create-the-art-of-drop-spindle-spinning","title":"Spin your own yarn","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver wondered how a bunch of fluffy wool becomes a strand of yarn? Before the giant wheels of the industrial revolution, there was the drop spindle—a simple, portable, and meditative tool used for millennia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the \"park and draft\" method, turning fiber into unique, hand-spun yarn that you can use for knitting, crochet, or weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4c5\/32.png\" draggable=\"false\" aria-label=\"📅\" alt=\"📅\" class=\"an1\" data-emoji=\"📅\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PRACTICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:  Saturday May 2nd, 2026 OR Saturday June 6th, 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:  1:00 PM–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:  Witch Craft — Au fil du temps 3751 Rue de Bullion, Suite H Montreal, QC H2W 2C9 (12 minutes from Sherbrooke metro station)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel:  Beginners — no experience required \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:  Minimum 3 | Maximum 6 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher: Alison Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English, mais Alison parle aussi français :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIMPORTANT: the material is included in the price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiber Literacy: Understand different types of wool and spinning fibres and how \"staple length\" affects your spin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mechanics: How to use gravity and twist to create strength in your thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrafting Techniques: Mastering the pull-and-twist motion to control yarn thickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlying \u0026amp; Finishing: How to turn two strands into one balanced yarn and set the twist so it doesn't unravel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortable Zen: Unlike a spinning wheel, a spindle fits in your bag. Spin at the park, on the bus, or while watching a movie. Some folks even spin while walking!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTactile Connection: There is something deeply satisfying about creating yarn from a raw material. One can’t help but think about how it connects us with our natural environment and all the spinners who came before us over thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Experience Needed: This class is designed for absolute beginners. If you can twirl a top, you can spin yarn! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 hours of instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 drop spindle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g braid of hand dyed merino spinning fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall group  — maximum 6 participants for personalized guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational support  — notes to continue after the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR TEACHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alison Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve visited our store, there’s a good chance you’ve already met Alison! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA couple years ago, Alison overdid it on knitting and had to find something else to do while her joint irritation healed. Enter the drop spindle! As well as the vast world of spinning and all the gorgeous cotton candy spinning fibres that go with it. Much like knitting, there’s a (very fluffy) rabbit hole one can explore when they get into spinning. They say Alison is still somewhere in that rabbit hole and occasionally emerges to share her love of fibre with others. The data is unclear whether her emergence also forecasts the coming of spring. We can only hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e CANCELLATION POLICY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation up to 7 days before the workshop: full refund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation 3-6 days prior: 50% store credit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made less than 48 hours in advance: no refund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to bring anything? Nope! All the equipment is provided. Just bring your curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've never spun before. Is this for me? Absolutely! This workshop is specifically designed for complete beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Witch Craft - Au fil du temps...","offers":[{"title":"May 2nd","offer_id":42788889329741,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June 6th","offer_id":42788889362509,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/8010\/4781\/files\/Spinyourownyarn.png?v=1773856623","url":"https:\/\/witch-craft.ca\/products\/unwind-and-create-the-art-of-drop-spindle-spinning","provider":"Witch Craft - Au fil du temps...","version":"1.0","type":"link"}