Learning to Spin on a Spinning Wheel

Description

In this workshop you will discover the joy of spinning fleece on a traditional spinning wheel, taught by an experienced spinner and teacher. Learn to Spin using a Spinning Wheel, in a small group of just 2 participants – to allow plenty of time for one to one support. Spinning wheels are provided or bring your own wheel. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing your own wheel. Our plan for the workshop - Welcome - Looking at why the students have chosen to learn to spin - Explanation of fleece – choice, variety and how to prepare fleece for spinning. - Demonstration of the processes in beginning to spin and hands on learning. - Development of skills at the level of each student. - Exploration of the use of different styles of spinning wheels and different fibres. - The next stages – how to ply and how to wash skeins to ‘fix’ the twist in the yarn. - Questions and where to go from here… Tutor: Amy Ford My name is Amy and I run Sheepish Woollens from my small sheep farm in West Wales. I started spinning over a decade ago, and since then have taught groups and individuals and provided demonstrations at many events including for the staff at Adam Henson’s farm and at Wool Days and Open Farm Sunday events. All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.

What's included in the price?

Face to face teaching, tools & equipment, light refreshments. Some fleece will be provided for the day and there will also be the opportunity to purchase extra fleece and other products on the day – payment by cash please.

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre

with Craft Courses since 2013

Message the tutor

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.