The Ancient Textile Tools of Northern Roman Provinces and Beyond - Two Day Workshop

Class Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM AND Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch Breaks will be taken each day.

Location: St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class starting at PE Building for location.

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Instructor: Robin Goatey of The Dancing Goats

Use the Viking Combs to prepare Picked Fleece, Dress a Distaff, then learn to Spin and Ply on the three primary European Low Whorl Spindles & use a Nostepinne to make center pull ball of yarn. 

Class discussion will focus on the works of British Historian John Peter Wild.

This class is a two (2) day workshop and includesa 1 hour break for lunch each day.

Skill Prerequisite: Beginner to Advanced Spinners.

Ages: High School, Adult

Supplies: Included in Class Cost

• 1 Spindle Stick
• Your Choice of Whorl
• 1 Bowl
• Heritage Sheep Spinning Fibers

Additional Supplies Needed: None.

Homework: None.

Class Policies

• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2024.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2024, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.