Hands-On History Workshop: Spinning Wool

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Want to master the art of spinning wool? This interactive workshop will take fledgling and seasoned students alike through 1800s yarn design: start with sheep fleece and finish with your own wool yarn. Learn how to wash, prepare and card wool before trying your hand at using a spinning wheel like those used in the 19th century. No experience is necessary to spin—a trusted Old World Wisconsin ambassador will help you learn to create yarn you can be proud of. Workshop attendance also includes FREE admission to Old World Wisconsin on the day of the class, a free prepared lunch and a skein of professionally made yarn from the wool of Old World Wisconsin’s sheep.

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An interactive wool spinning course for beginners and advanced students alike
The chance to work with a trusted Old World ambassador who will help you create high-quality yarn
Free admission to Old World Wisconsin, including a free lunch and a skein of professionally made yarn from Old World sheep

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$200/person
Must be 13+ to participate. Advanced registration is required.
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
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Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history, covering more than 70 years and many cultures, including African American, Danish, Finnish, Hessian, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, Pomeranian and Yankee.
Old World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, historians documented countless historic farmhouses, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.