{"product_id":"cours-preparation-fibre-filage-fuseau-7-novembre-2026","title":"From Fleece to Spindle: Beginner Yarn Making \u0026 Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop – Montréal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Join our beginner-friendly yarn making workshop in Montréal. Learn fiber preparation, carding, and drop spindle spinning to create your own handspun yarn.\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"beginner spinning workshop, drop spindle spinning, handspun yarn, fiber arts workshop, yarn making class, handspinning, Montréal craft workshop, sustainable fibers\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eFrom Fleece to Spindle: Beginner Yarn Making Workshop – Montréal\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"styles.css\"\u003e\n\u003cmain\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"workshop-page\"\u003e\n            \u003cheader\u003e\n                \u003ch1\u003eFrom Fleece to Spindle: Beginner Yarn Making \u0026amp; Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop\u003c\/h1\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3333 Crémazie East, Studio 702, Montréal, QC, H1Z 2H8\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"objective\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Art of Handspinning \u0026amp; Yarn Making\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eJoin our hands-on \u003cstrong\u003efiber arts workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e and learn how to transform raw \u003cstrong\u003esheep fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e into beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ehandspun yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e using a \u003cstrong\u003edrop spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner-friendly spinning class\u003c\/strong\u003e guides you step-by-step through \u003cstrong\u003efiber preparation, carding, spinning, and finishing techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for beginners, craft enthusiasts, knitters, crocheters, and anyone curious about \u003cstrong\u003esustainable fiber arts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"instructor\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie-Pierre Chabot\u003c\/strong\u003e, Founder of Mapi Créations\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"course-content\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eWorkshop Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Fiber Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn to sort, clean, and wash fleece straight from the sheep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarding \u0026amp; Combing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare your fibers using hand carders, combs, and a drum carder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Spindle Spinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master proper posture and Z-twist technique to spin your first yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlying \u0026amp; Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilize your yarn with S-twist and give it a professional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure your yarn (WPI – wraps per inch) and document it for future knitting, weaving, or crochet projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"included\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eIncluded Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e60 g of fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eDrop spindle and carding tools for use during the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"skills-required\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eNo prior spinning or fiber experience required. Perfect for beginners, craft enthusiasts, knitters, crocheters, and anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003ehandspun yarn and fiber arts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"what-to-bring\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eNotebook and pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eApron\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eYour own drop spindle or carding tools (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"additional-info\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eKitchenette available (fridge, microwave, tea \u0026amp; coffee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eParking nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e5-minute walk from St-Michel Metro station\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eReminder email with full workshop details will be sent\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"cancellation-policy\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eDue to limited spots, refunds are not offered. You may transfer your spot to another participant if needed. If the workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, you may choose a full refund or reschedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n            \u003csection class=\"about-instructor\"\u003e\n                \u003ch2\u003eAbout Marie-Pierre Chabot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eMarie-Pierre Chabot is a passionate artisan and founder of \u003cstrong\u003eMapi Créations\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to promoting \u003cstrong\u003elocal and sustainable fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Currently enrolled in the \u003cstrong\u003eOHS spinning certification program\u003c\/strong\u003e at Haliburton School of Art, she travels in her “Wool-mobile” to source premium fleeces directly from farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eMarie-Pierre’s approach to spinning goes beyond technique—it’s about connecting with the fiber and mastering the craft. 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