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Drop Spindle 101 @ Twisted Oak Farm

Sunday, August 13, 2023
1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00

Twisted Oak Farm 25012 Trails End Road Spooner, WI 54801 (map)

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Learn the basics of drop spindle with Twisted Oak Farm
25012 Trails End Road
Spooner, WI 54801-9673

You will be given your own drop spindle, 2 oz of fiber and a print out of information. The class is 2hrs long. We will meet on our farm property and work outside under a canopy. Please choose on farm pick up so you are not charged shipping.

Source:: https://www.twistedoakfarmstead.com/classes

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