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Registration opens:
October 22nd, 2026

Hand Spinning Yarn with Drop Spindles
2026-11-05 19:00:00 2026-11-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Hand Spinning Yarn with Drop Spindles Learn how to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle, a technique dating back thousands of years! All materials will be provided. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Thursday, November 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Learn how to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle, a technique dating back thousands of years! All materials will be provided.

Learn how to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle! Spindles have been used to transform fiber into yarn for thousands of years across the globe! Modern drop spindles are a wonderful meditative craft great for anyone interested in fiber arts!

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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required |

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