Get ready to spin into the past—explore a collection of antique spinning wheels and experience a fun, hands-on journey through time!
Join the Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild for a hands-on journey through the rich history of textile traditions! Explore a stunning collection of antique spinning wheels and experience live, interactive demonstrations that bring fiber arts to life.
Enjoy a weekend filled with:
Live spinning wheel demonstrations
Fleece-to-shawl live loom weaving demonstration of the process of raw fiber to finished product
Engaging demonstrations – see and participate in the traditional waulking of a shawl, the final step in the fiber-to-shawl process
Antique Spinning Wheel Raffle: More Info to come
Raffle Tickets: 1 for $1, or 6 for $5This raffle helps support the educational mission of our guild by funding programs and scholarships for Aurora Colony Hand Spinner’s Guild members.
The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, March 15th, 2025 at 4:30pm.
The winner will be contacted by phone.
Live animals! Baby Doll Southdown and Cormo Sheep, French Angora rabbits and alpacas
Hands on Craft Activity (suggested donation: $5)
And more!
Saturday, March 14th, 10am-5pm
Sunday, March 15th, 12pm-5pm
Admission
Adult $8
Students & Seniors $6
Children 5 and under: FREE