Join us this October as we explore the ancient art of drop spindling, a practice that has carried human hands and hearts through centuries. In this class, you’ll learn how to spin wool with a simple spindle, just as many of our ancestors did, transforming raw fiber into strong, beautiful yarn.
We’ll begin with a quick presentation on how wool is prepared - sheared, washed, carded - and made ready for spinning, giving you a deeper connection to the fiber in your hands. Along the way, we’ll touch on the origins of spinning across cultures, tracing how this humble and essential craft shaped daily life and myth alike.
Spinning is more than just a skill. It is a rhythm, a meditation, a weaving of the self into the seasons. As we turn the spindle, we’ll also reflect on the mystical nature of spinning, its ties to story and spirit, and how the act of twisting fiber mirrors the turning of the year. With autumn upon us and winter approaching, this practice becomes even more resonant: a way to ground, prepare, and carry the warmth of tradition into the darker months.
Each participant will leave not only with their own handspun yarn, but also with a drop spindle and a bit of wool to take home, so the journey of spinning can continue long after our circle closes.
MEET ANGEL
Angel has spent the past four years tending to a flock of sheep, learning the rhythms of their care and the gifts of their wool. From shearing to washing, carding, and spinning, Angel has taught herself the full process of transforming raw fiber into something beautiful and enduring.
A lifelong lover of fiber arts, Angel grew up crocheting and always felt drawn to the textures and possibilities of yarn. When she began raising her own sheep, everything clicked into place… her passion for animals, handwork, and self-sufficiency wove together into a living practice.
Today, Angel is devoted to preserving and sharing the ancient ways of processing fiber… skills that once clothed entire families and communities. With dreams of starting her own mini fiber mill, she is equally passionate about teaching others to connect with these timeless traditions and the deep sense of resilience and creativity they bring.