Cartmel Handspun Spinning School

Contact name: Elaine Ware

68
Total bookings

Rating

(167)

over 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Elaine Ware has been spinning for nearly 60 years and teaching spinning since 2013. In that time people from around the world have made their way to her Lake District home to learn to spin. Although officially retired, what started as a paying hobby has turned into a new career. In 2019 Cartmel Handspun Spinning School moved into a new dedicated space - a lovely, well lit former coach house specifically converted as a spinning and weaving studio.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Lindale-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

2 days

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

3 places left

(70)

£210.00

platinum award

Lindale-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

Hand Spinning 1-2-1 Master class

3 hours

Next date: 15th Jul 2025

1 place left

£105.00

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Lindale-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

1 day

Next date: 20th Jul 2025

3 places left

(90)

£125.00

platinum award

Lindale-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

Warp up and weave : get weaving with your rigid heddle loom

2 days

Next date: 27th Sep 2025

2 places left

£195.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

16 Apr 25'

Claire Peters reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Fantastic day in a beautiful location. Elaine was charming and knowledgable and created a relaxed, comfortable learning environment. Having attempted spinning alone I was lost but have come away with enough to start flying with my flyer (pardon the pun!) Can't reccomend this course enough and will be raving about it to anyone who will listen. Elaine has experience teaching a wide range of students and was the perfect instructor, I can't thank her enough! I was able to bring my own wheel and was given excellent advice in setting it up and running it smoothly. Many thanks!"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thank you Claire. It was a pleasure to work with you. All the very best as you go forward to work in the field of textile arts and education. Keep spinning!! Elaine"

14 Feb 25'

Dawn Trevor reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"This was a great course, thoroughly enjoyable. Elaine is a great tutor she explained really clearly and took everything at our pace.. I would definitely do a course like this again , it was a lovely way to spend the weekend very informative and therapeutic"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks Dawn for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your time learning to spin here at Cartmel Handspun. All the best on your hand spinning journey. "

27 Sep 24'

Judy & Donna reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I have always wanted to try spinning and this one day course gave me and my sister in law the opportunity to have a go. Elaine was the perfect tutor, knowledgable, understanding and very patient with us! This was a real treat and really demonstrated the skill involved Thank you Elaine"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks for your kind words. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time learning how to spin. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. Best wishes, Elaine"

20 Mar 24'

Michele Phillips reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"This is a really interesting and hands on course. Elaine is very knowledgeable but is also able to communicate it to those starting from scratch. Most enjoyable and would highly recommend it ."

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks Michele I'm so pleased you enjoyed your course."