Try your hand spinning yarn Learn some basic moves and tools to begin your spinning journey! Introduction to Drop Spinning: Beginner Basics with Laura SanBoeuf Paris Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 10am -1pm Description: If you have been curious about spinning yarn, but not sure where to begin, this class is for you! This beginner-focused class is perfect for those who have never picked up a spindle before, or for those who might like a refresher. In this 3-hour class, Min will guide you through the process of using a drop spindle to create yarn from wool fiber! You will learn some basic moves for holding and spinning your spindles and your fiber, including the ever-important spinning move called “drafting.” There are many ways to do all of these things, and Laura will help you on your way to finding what works for you. Min will also demystify terms like “S-Twist” and “Z-Twist,” and concepts like plying will be demonstrated and introduced. You will leave the class with a spindle, a handful of fiber, and inspiration to spark your practice at home! Note, though many fibers can be spun into yarn, this class will focus on–and use–wool fiber. Tuition: $65 + $15 materials fee Materials: All materials will be provided, along with drop spindles to take home and continue practicing! (if you are viewing this listing on your phone, you might need to scoll to the bottom of the page for the registration link) Note: We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are available to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class. Please fill out the application here! You can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks. If you have any questions, email Jamie Boyle, Fibers Program Manager, at jboyle@contemporarycraft.org, or leave a voice message for them at 412-465-1628. Materials: All materials will be provided, along with crochet hooks to take home and continue practicing! Location: Contemporary Craft, Timmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Note, this workshop will take place in the Fleischner Family Fibers Loft, which is on the second floor of the building. There are 2 entrances to the Timmons Studios. • One entrance is facing Butler Street. To access the Fibers Loft from the Butler Street facing entrance, there are a total of 32 stairs to ascend. • One entrance is facing 57th Street. This entrance is accessible by ramp, with no stairs to ascend. There is a lift inside the building to access the second floor. We strive to create a welcoming experience. If there are accessibility accommodations we can provide, or if there is anything you would like us to know before you arrive, please leave a message for Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1628 or by email jboyle@contemporarycraft.org. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee wil...
