Wool Spinning Project

Learn to wash/pick/tease/card various fibers as you begin spinning. Beginners start with drop spindle before moving on to the wheel if they determine they wish to purchase a wheel. Various plying techniques and fibers will be the emphasis for those familiar with spinning. Owning a spinning wheel (cost starting at $225) is not necessary for the project; initial cost covers necessary supplies for the project.

Countywide Project Coordinator

Lisa Shuppe

Cost

$40 materials fee for first year youth. This includes a Turkish drop spindle, approximately 1 pound of processed roving for spinning, a niddy noddy (that youth will be making around the 3rd to 4th meeting) and additional supplies.

Meetings

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, starting January 14th and ending June 24th, 6:30-8:30pm. See 4-H Calendar

Location

Public Agency Center
333 E Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095

Updated 8/27/25

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