Spinning Workshop

Friday, January 24th, 2025

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Enfield Shaker Museum

447 NH Route 4A

Enfield, NH 03748

Come explore the fascinating process of turning wool into yarn that is ready to knit, crochet, or weave.  Demonstration will include a discussion of the properties of different breeds of wool and touch on other non-wool fibers that can be used, preparing fibers by carding or combing, and spinning fibers into yarn on a variety of hand spindles and a modern spinning wheel. In the 2nd half of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at spinning on a drop spindle!

Who is Sarah Dunham?

Sarah has been working with fibers – knitting, spinning and a bit of weaving – for over 20 years. She is a member of the NH Spinners and Dyers Guild and the Northeast Handspinners Guild, and has presented about spinning at a variety of schools, non-profits, libraries and community fairs in NH. She also has a background in archaeology and environmental education and is a homeschooling mom, avid gardener and “nature nerd.”

Cost:

Museum Members: $35

Non-Members: $40

All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.

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