Fiber Friends Spinning Event @ Sweat-Morin Homestead
- When
- August 22, 2026 at 10:00 – 14:00
- Where
- Sweat-Morin Homestead · 374 School Street Sanford, ME 04073 Map
- Hosted by
- Sweat-Morin Homestead
- Category
- Community Support, Education, Program
We welcome you to come spin yarn with us at the historic beautifully restored Sweat-Morin Homestead! No matter if you are a new spinner, experienced, or someone who wants to learn about spinning yarn — we are happy to have you join us. If you have a spinning wheel that needs some TLC, we have a guy who is happy to assist you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
• Spinning wheel, spindles, etc. (Knitters and weavers are welcome too!)
• Folding chair
• Rug or cloth to protect the floor
• Drink with cover
• Lunch
• A happy smile
• Spinning wheel, spindles, etc. (Knitters and weavers are welcome too!)
• Folding chair
• Rug or cloth to protect the floor
• Drink with cover
• Lunch
• A happy smile
Depending upon the weather, we may sit to spin inside the house or outside on the lawn.
In addition to the spinning event, guests are invited to tour the meticulously restored Sweat-Morin Homestead grounds until 2:00 PM, including the historic home, carriage house, barn, and family cemetery — or walk the expansive wooded trails.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Spinning Event: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Homestead Tours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Address: Sweat-Morin Homestead, 374 School Street, Sanford, ME
The homestead house and barn are handicapped accessible.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Spinning Event: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Homestead Tours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Address: Sweat-Morin Homestead, 374 School Street, Sanford, ME
The homestead house and barn are handicapped accessible.
FREE ADMISSION
Sign up at fiber-friends-spinning-event.eventbrite.com
Sign up at fiber-friends-spinning-event.eventbrite.com
Admittance to this event is FREE to the public, although donations are always welcomed. Signing up in advance is not required but does help us prepare for the number of attendees. For questions, please email info@sweatmorinhomestead.org.
