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Learn to spin yarn with Janet Renouf-Miller

learning to spin on a spinning wheel

spining silk and other fibres

Spinning class

learning to spin smoothly and efficiently

learning on a 'high top' spindle

Description

This comprehensive course will teach you how to spin yarn on either a spinning wheel or hand spindle. Your tutor Janet is passionate about both and can teach you techniques for different types of yarn. You will learn how to get started, to spin different fibres and what to do if things go wrong. The 20+ videos are about ten minutes long each, so that you can pause easily and consolidate your learning. This also means that if you stop for a while, it is easy to find where you had got to. Janet is an experienced spinning teacher with a friendly and relaxed style. She has many years' experience and has also written two books, one about spinning. She has published a number of articles, is a recognised tutor for the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers and has taught widely in the UK.

What's included in the price?

20+ videos approximately ten minutes long each. These cover topics such as how to choose a hand spindle, getting started on a spinning wheel, how to choose and prepare a fleece, what to do when things go wrong and spinning different fibres, eg alpaca or silk. You will also receive the whole course as a PDF, basically the first half of Janet's book 'How to Spin Just About Anything' edited and updated to go with the course. This is included in the price, amazing value!

What you will need

You will need a hand spindle or spinning wheel.The first video will guide you through how to choose a spindle or spinning wheel. You will also need some sheep's wool, which is the easiest fibre to start with. This can be bought from a mainstream spinning supplier as 'tops' which are a pre-combed strip of fibres. Choose wool that is 3-4 inches/7.5-10cm long and is medium rather than fine or very coarse. Medium British wool tops are ideal. Do not choose merino as your first spinning fibre as it is harder to work with. A main supplier will be able to help you with this if you tell them you are a beginner. Avoid hand dyed fibres to start with. We recommend Ashford spininng wheels and also sell them.

Duration

5 hours

Maker

Create With Fibre

with Craft Courses since 2015

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Suitable for

Adults
Suitable for beginners

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This course is taught online

Price:

£30.00

Duration:

5 hours

Quantity:

Available on request

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Reviews

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3 Apr 24'

Jackie reviewed: Learn to spin yarn with Janet Renouf-Miller

"This is a wonderful course for anyone wanting to learn to spin and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to try, either on a spindle or with a wheel. Janet is an excellent teacher who explains things calmly and clearly, going through each step in as way that just makes you want to try her methods immediately. I resisted the temptation to skip the first few videos and boy was I glad! I never realised how little I knew and Janet magically explained how all the small "baby steps" gradually come together to get you spinning. The videos are well filmed and easy to follow. It was easy to keep going back over anything I was not sure off, and Janet has a lovely reassuring way of encouraging all learners - so many good tips! The best course EVER for learning to spin."

Create With Fibre responded:

"Thanks Jackie, so happy you found the course worked for you, Janet"

27 Nov 23'

Kate reviewed: Learn to spin yarn with Janet Renouf-Miller

"Very good value course. Wide ranging, friendly and useful videos, plus informative downloads for additional information. Very accessible for beginners especially the introduction to spinning wheels. Most enjoyable. "

Create With Fibre responded:

"thanks Kate so glad you found it useful. happy spinning Janet"

20 Feb 22'

Belinda Marks reviewed: Learn to spin yarn with Janet Renouf-Miller

"Fantastic course, holds your hand through the process. Would thoroughly recommend it."

Create With Fibre responded:

"thanks I am so glad you are enjoying the course Janet"

19 Feb 22'

Vicky reviewed: Learn to spin yarn with Janet Renouf-Miller

"I’m thoroughly enjoying learning to spin with Janet. The price is such a bargain for the course and it’s so helpful being able to go back to the videos in case you didn’t get something the first time. It’s a nice pace and Janet had a lovely relaxed style. She’s also super helpful if you get stuck or have any queries."

Create With Fibre responded:

"so glad you are enjoying the course. I have loved seeing the photos of your beautiful yarn in our Create With Fibre community facebook group too. happy spinnning Janet"