Discover spinning & weaving day at FibreHut

Description

This all day workshop is a wonderful way to get a taste of different fibre crafts including spinning, dyeing & weaving! We cover a lot in this all day workshop which will be a mix of informative demonstrations and hands on tuition that will give you a taste of different fibre crafts. Maybe you'll discover a new lifelong hobby! There will be one tutor plus an assistant and a maximum of 6 people in the workshop. Itinerary... Spinning yarn on a drop spindle Spinning wheel demonstration Introduction to wool & fibre Dyeing wool Weaving introduction Weave your own mug rugs to take home with you You'll learn to spin your own yarn on a drop spindle and see how a spinning wheel is used and have a go if you wish. Learn about the characteristics of different fibres and how they can be used to produce different yarn. You'll get creative dyeing wool fibre using simple home equipment. You will also be introduced to weaving on a rigid heddle loom and what that means, finally spending time weaving your very own mug rug (or two) which you can take home. Held at our premises at The Cadbury Courtyard, Blackminster Business Park WR11 7RE. On very sunny days we will sit out in the courtyard. On site facilities include Newtons Bakery Cafe, Fast Track Snack Bar, free parking, toilets plus there are other shops & businesses.

What's included in the price?

All materials are included plus we'll break for complimentary tea or coffee. There's plenty of free parking plus an on-site cafe and other outlets.

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Gay at Fibrehut Limited

with Craft Courses since 2024

Message the tutor

We are a husband and wife team (Gai and Dave) and established FibreHut in 2013. We run a busy online shop, hold workshops and have regular meet ups at our premises in the pretty Cadbury Courtyard in Badsey Worcestershire, England. We are spinners, dyers, and weavers ourselves and have taught hundreds of newcomers and experienced crafters. We'll help you get started or improve your technique by taking the time to answer your questions & recommend suitable equipment.