Learn To Spin Yarn - Day Workshop For Beginners

Description

Learn to spin yarn - beginners. A full day (5 hours) learning handspinning, in a peaceful weaving workshop on a small holding in the beautiful Welsh hills. Learn how to create your own hand spun yarns, working on a drop spindle and a spinning wheel, and experiencing spinning wools from different sheep breeds. You will also learn how to finish your yarn, and skein it and set the twist. The wools are provided for you, and there is a spinning wheel and spindles for you to work on during your workshop. There is also a listing option for a Learn To Spin Weekend, for more in depth, learning how to skirt a fleece, wash wool, card and prepare wool, as well as spinning and plying. If you would like to, you are welcome to meet the sheep during your visit. We have a flock of Shetland sheep who live with us on the smallholding. Lunch break is between 12.30pm - 1.30pm Please bring along a packed lunch. The workshop may have others attending, or might be just yourself. If you would prefer a one to one session please message me via the 'message the tutor' button. If you are travelling to get here, there is a farm cottage and a cabin on site that may be available for you to book.

What's included in the price?

- Tuition and guidance. - Use of a spinning wheel and spindles during the class time. - All materials included. - Tea and biscuits. - Please bring along a packed lunch.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Lea Wild Creative

with Craft Courses since 2015

Message the tutor

Hi, I'm Lea! I live in the hills in Mid Wales, here at our creative retreat centre, with a holiday cottage, cabin, pod and wagon for guests to stay in. I teach creative yarn spinning, beginners spinning, drop spindle, wet felting, recycled textiles, art journal book making, paper crafts, historical crafts, wild weaving, & beginners creative crochet. I teach personal classes and group retreats.