The Spinning Barn reviews

Kelly reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had an absolutely brilliant day with Theresa, she's very knowledegable, let's you go at your own pace and was just a great teacher. Just be warned, you might come away wanting not only your own spinning wheel, but also your own flock of rarebread sheep!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much Kelly for your lovely review. I had a fab day too and was so delighted to see how quickly you progressed to produce a gorgeous skein of yarn. I can't wait to hear about your progress and your sheep!!"

wendy scanes reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"After 20 years of owning a spinning wheel that I just dusted and oiled occaisionally, I can now actually use it. I couldn't seem to put into practice what I was reading in books, and, more recently, watching on videos. Now, after just a day spent with Theresa, it all makes sense and I'm looking forward to using my wheel regularly. If you are thinking of learning to spin, I thoroughly recommend booking a class with Theresa. It was a relaxed and enjoyable day, time flew but thanks to our very patient, and knowledgable teacher, we successfully produced our skeins of spun wool."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. I really do appreciate it. I was thrilled to help you to finally spin on your beautiful wheel and your first skein was impressive. I really hope that you continue to spin and that it gives you years of pleasure. Awaiting photos of the knitted result!!"

Pippa Dore reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had no experience of spinning prior to this course and didn’t know how I’d get on. The class was so well prepared and each step explained really well. The welcome and atmosphere was really friendly and it was easy to relax and enjoy the whole experience of learning a new craft. I loved the extra information relating to sheep breeds and different wools too. I would definitely recommend this course, I feel very lucky that I found it."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"I was delighted to help you on the start of a learning curve which involved more than spinning. Your enthusiasm reminds me of myself 20 years ago! I was so pleased to watch your quick progress and final production of two skeins on day one. I was thrilled too. So thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is really appreciated."

Maureen Taylor reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"This was a refresher day for me. I first tried Spinning last year & was amazed at how much I enjoyed myself. So much so that my partner bought me a wheel. I'd taken early retirement & started a new business venture so life was busy. Last week I felt ignited again! A Spinning day with Theresa where I regained control & felt proud that I hadn't lost it completely. This was due to having an excellent, patient tutor. Theresa encouraged me & by the end of the session I was fired up again. I'm determined to keep this new found love alive. Going through the steps again made me realise how adventurous you can get with such a tactile natural product. I would definitely recommend this course as a gift or if you're curious, for yourself. Warning! You will become hooked! ?"

Debbie reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Such a wonderful day learning what to do with the fleeces mounting up in my shed! Theresa is very enthusiastic and very knowledgable plus a great teacher. It was fun, enjoyable, interesting and very addictive so I am now looking to get a wheel of my own and will return to improve my skills hopefully with my co learner next year. Thank you Theresa (and Ted) for making my first steps into spinning so positive, I am looking at my sheep in a different way now!!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for a lovely review Debbie. The day was such fun and your spinning was fabulous. I really hope you continue to spin and work through your stash of gorgeous fleeces! Theresa and Ted x"

Christine Smith reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"The course was excellent. I am an absolute beginner and I found the opportunity to learn about the make up of the spinning wheel and how to work with it as valuable as the experience of leaving with a skein of my own wool. The atmosphere is friendly and non judgemental and Theresa is ably assisted by her wonderful canine assistant Ted who is a delightful distraction and purveyor of helpful advice having witnessed a number of classes. I would unreservedly recommend the course and will look back on it as the first step in my journey as a spinner! I hope to go back one day for an advanced session!!!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Christine, thank you so very much. Your review made me laugh and cry at the same time. I look forward to hearing about your spinning journey so order that wheel! I shall pass on your review to Ted and I am sure he will be as thrilled as I am that you enjoyed your day. x"

Judy reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"What an inspiring day! Theresa was very welcoming and it soon became apparent that she is very knowledgable and an excellent teacher. In one day I learned more than I could have imagined. The day was well planned and with just two students we had plenty of individual attention. I went away with a skein of wool that I had prepared from scratch - washing raw fleece, carding,spinning and plying it. I would recommend the day course to beginners and improvers - you will have a fun day and learn an amazing amount from Theresa - her enthusiasm for wool is infectious!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review Judy. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your day. You made such a fabulous start to your spinning that I really hope you continue. Do keep me informed of progress."

Carly Walters reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Really lovely day learning a new skill. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful setting and Theresa is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. I treated my Mum to the workshop as a gift and really enjoyed coming along with her and learning something new. I was completely hopeless but Theresa has the patience of a saint and I was spinning away by lunchtime. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in spinning or just as a day out doing something different."

Mandy Kriehn reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Fantastic day learning to spin with Theresa. She kindly checked my wheel and sorted it out letting me use one of her bobbins. She knows so much about sheep, fleece, yarn and spinning and was excellent sharing her knowledge. She had excellent patience with me. The cakes she made were lovley and plenty of tea & coffee throughout the day. And i got to see her sheep and pigs. Excellent value and i came away feeling more confident about having a go myself at home."

Eleanor Gaylard reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"My friend and I spent a wonderful day with Theresa. We learned to card wool and then spin it. We learned the washing processes. Theresa is a wonderful teacher, and immediately made us confortable and confident to ask questions. Her studio is a lovely location; it is spacious and a lovely workplace. We both came away inspired to do more, and armed with wool we had spun ourselves. We very highly recommend The Spinning Barn."

Maureen Taylor reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"The course content was excellent, very informative. Theresa explained the use of the equipment & what we were aiming to achieve. Theresa is a very patient tutor & her sense of humour lightens the air. I felt very proud to have had the opportunity to try such a skill. I would recommend this course."

Beverley Outten reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"The course was wonderful! I learnt much more than I had expected and loved every second. Thank you Theresa."

Andrea Van Kleef reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Fab day spent in the Norfolk countryside learning to spin. Theresa is an excellent teacher and pays great attention to detail when explaining aspects of fleece preparation and spinning. She is friendly and extremely patient. I made huge amounts of progress during the course and will be returning to learn to spin art yarn !"

Tracy Cottis reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I was a brand new spinner struggling to even set up my first wheel. Theresa very patiently checked and helped me set up my new wheel and to my great surprise, by the end of the day I was able to produce my first skein. She is knowledgeable, patient and a natural teacher. I left feeling inspired and confident and am looking forward to future lessons with her. Lovely surroundings too."

Hazel March reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I really enjoyed my day with Theresa, such a lovely lady! I am a complete beginner but I gained confidence throughout my lesson. I am now looking for a wheel of my own to continue my new found hobby! Thank you Theresa, highly recommended!"

Sherran reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Had a brilliant day Thank you Theresa can't believe how much I learnt. Could talk about it all day but need to stop typing & get back to my spinning!! Thank you I look forward to the next time."

Susan huskie reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Great fun. Really knowledgeable and patient. Made 'art wool'. Excellent achievement and really satisfying but exhausting. Would recommend it to anyone who is interested in this craft."

Karen Green reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"A wonderful day learning a new skill taught by an excellent teacher. I was surprised that with the right tuition I could come home with a skein of wool I had spun and plied myself. I would recommend a day with the Spinning Barn to anyone wanting to learn to spin."

Julia and Irene reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I would recommend Theresa very highly, as complete novices she took my mum and me through all the processes from raw fleece to washed skeins of wool. She is extremely knowledgeable and a really flexible teacher. We laughed A LOT while learning all day. The whole set up is perfect and I am about to buy my first wheel and launch into spinning in preparation for getting my own alpacas and possibly angora goats next year. I can't imagine a more enriching experience which has filled me with excitement about spinning everything from silk, alpaca, mohair, cashmere to wool, all of which I had a go at on the day."

Janet Washington reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"This was an excellent one on one spinning lesson, from which I learned a lot. The tutor was patient, made me feel very welcome and comfortable in the spinning barn and took me through the process of spinning wool from fleece to skein."

Julie Thorpe reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Excellent day, amazing how much we covered on just a few hours, time went far too quickly."

Rachel Vestey reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Theresa is absolutely lovely. In one day, which flew by so quickly I couldn't believe it was over, I learned to spin. I took home a skein of jacob and white wensleydale (I think) and a mini skein of angora which I had carded, spun, plied, niddynoddied and washed. It was three weeks ago and I still can't believe it. Since then I have bought a wheel and all the accoutrements and am spinning and weaving my spinnings which are actually quite smooth and even. I would recommend this course to anyone."

Leanne Kendrick reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Great day- learnt loads and Theresa was very patient- especially when it became apparent that I have very bad hand/eye/foot coordination! I love the fact that I came home with my own yarn. Very informative and enjoyable day. Thanks Theresa."

jo walden reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had the most amazing time and the tutor was so patient and very knowledgeable. I will be certainly going to have other lessons on differing techniques as soon as i get my wheel. Thank you for a wonderful day."

Pat and David Swinborne reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"A really enjoyable day with an excellent patient teacher. Theresa was extremely knowledgeable and was able to demonstrate and explain the various steps from carding the fleece to spinning the yarn in a very easy to understand manner, thus enabling us to have a go ourselves and end the day with a skein of wool which we had spun. Would highly recommend the experience to friends and family and we hope to attend another workshop later in the year."