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The yarn, the needles, the techniques. This information-packed afternoon will instruct you on all the basics about an historic and traditional skill that is super hot these days. You’ll also get a taste of the history of knitting, right in our 1800s spinning room, from our resident textiles expert.
For thousands of years, people have spun fibers into thread using simple tools, and this skill was a staple of home life — especially on the Texas frontier. Almost every cabin and home had someone who cotton and wool into thread and yarn. For most of history, the tool used to make thread was a drop spindle that has the benefit of being small and portable. Come commune with history and learn a time-honored skill that is hip once again.
Instructor: Knitter Jacquelyn Graham
Location & Duration: Bell House Spinning Room, 4 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
None
What to Wear
Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather
What to Bring
Water bottle
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.
The yarn, the needles, the techniques. This information-packed afternoon will instruct you on all the basics about an historic and traditional skill that is super hot these days. You’ll also get a taste of the history of knitting, right in our 1800s spinning room, from our resident textiles expert.
For thousands of years, people have spun fibers into thread using simple tools, and this skill was a staple of home life — especially on the Texas frontier. Almost every cabin and home had someone who cotton and wool into thread and yarn. For most of history, the tool used to make thread was a drop spindle that has the benefit of being small and portable. Come commune with history and learn a time-honored skill that is hip once again.
Instructor: Knitter Jacquelyn Graham
Location & Duration: Bell House Spinning Room, 4 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
None
What to Wear
Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather
What to Bring
Water bottle
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.
