{"title":"Spinning \u0026 Fiber Classes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinning wheels, drop spindles, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-spinning-yarn-drop-spindle-2-week-class-copy","title":"Intro to Spinning Yarn (Drop Spindle) | 2 Week Class","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eLearn the ancient craft of turning fiber into yarn by hand! In this 2-session workshop, you’ll discover the fundamentals of spinning with a drop spindle, guided step-by-step by experienced spinner and local fiber artist Ally. 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