Learn to Spin Yarn
Experience level: All skill levels; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver)
Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Monday December 14 or February 8, from 5-8 p.m. in the Studio.
Instructor Steph Block will teach students to make their very own yarn out of locally grown alpaca and sheep wool. Spinning wheels will be provided by the instructor as well as time to learn and practice spinning techniques.
$130/person. Registration closes 1 week prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the instructor:
Stephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas. She has been making products for their on-farm store for 10 years. Stephanie has been teaching courses at her farm and the Allerton Folk School. Her style of spinning is self-taught and results in a functional yarn for many project purposes. Teaching is conducted on Ashford traditional and traveler spinning wheels.
About the Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
