Learn 19th-century spinning methods!
Learn the basics of spinning wool, a timeless skill that New Yorkers have been doing for generations! Guests will get to feel the difference between different breeds of wool, hone their skills using drop spindles, and take home yarn that they’ve spun themselves.
Recommended for ages 18+. All participants must purchase a ticket.
Class location: MacKay House
Ticket Information
Tickets for this workshop must be purchased online in advance before Thursday February 20, 2025 at 12 pm noon.
General tickets: $65
Museum Members: $60
FAQs
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking.
Check-in will be in the Meeting Center Lounge, to the immediate right of the Admissions tunnel when facing the front of the Museum.
You will be walking to and from the workshop site. If you need assistance getting to the workshop site and back, please notify our staff, and our Security team will transport you in their vehicle.
Please have your ticket(s) either printed out OR pulled up on your phone screen and ready for scanning for quick and easy check-in. Pro-tip: take a screenshot of each of your tickets to have ready and pulled up on your phone screen! Please note: Wifi can sometimes be spotty at the front of the Museum.
Yes! The Museum only cancels by order of Monroe County. We will contact you via phone and/or email, and update our social media and web pages accordingly if that happens.
Please wear closed-toed shoes. You will be walking from Admissions to the workshop site and back; please wear appropriate footwear and outerwear.
If you are visiting the Historic Village or Nature Center after your workshop, make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear shoes suitable for brick, gravel, and uneven paths.
The Historic Village, Nature Center, Flint Hill Gift Shop, and John L. Wehle Gallery will all be open to visitors from 11 am – 3 pm.
Limited menu items will be available in the Meeting Center Lounge Cafe between 11 am and 2 pm.
No! All materials will be provided to you to make this class successful.
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not able to attend! Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
