Cartmel Handspun Spinning School

Contact name: Elaine Ware

45
Total bookings

Rating

(160)

about 10 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 student award

Lindale-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

From fleece to fibre: 2-day course in hand-spinning

Next date: 13th May 2023

(65)

£195.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

28 Mar 23'

Jacqui Armstrong reviewed: From fleece to fibre: 2-day course in hand-spinning

"Elaine is a skilled and knowledgeable tutor. I felt welcome and encouraged.to acheive. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and would recommend it to others"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

" Thanks Jacqui. I'm so pleased the course has helped you get back into hand spinning. It was a pleasure to work with you. Elaine"

27 Feb 23'

Sarah Charnley reviewed: From fleece to fibre: 2-day course in hand-spinning

"We had a fabulous time on the two day course. Elaine was a phenomenal teacher. I now just need to practice."

13 Feb 23'

Irene Kidney reviewed: From fleece to fibre: 2-day course in hand-spinning

"This course did exactly what I wanted it to. I learnt a mountain of new skills from Elaine who was so patient and kind. I went with my own spinning wheel without any knowledge of how to do anything with it. The advice was immeasurable. I feel confident that should I become stuck, Elaine won’t mind my questions, hope I’m right. I intend to practice until I can do the job properly. Thank you Elaine, the perfect course for me. "

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

" Thank you Irene. I really hope you keep on spinning with your lovely inherited wheel. Best wishes Elaine"

26 Jan 23'

Isabelle reviewed: From fleece to fibre: 2-day course in hand-spinning

"A thoroughly enjoyable weekend course; well worth my long journey. I particularly liked being able to try spinning with various fleece, and to have the opportunity to ask questions about any part of the process. Can't wait to get started now!"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

" Thank you Isobel. It was a joy to be able to share my passion for spinning with you. "