Description
Learn to Spin
Full day Workshop 9:30 – 16:30
This workshop is designed to teach you to spin your own 2 ply yarn on a wheel.*
- Meet the Fleece. Learn the properties, uses and appropriate preparation of different types of fleece.
- Spin the wheel. Wheel types, their parts and functions. How to attach a leader. Position, posture and wheel games.
- Twist and shout. Treadling and drafting. Take up and twist.
- Let’s get it together. Putting all you’ve learned together to spin yarn.
- Plying and finishing.
The course lasts about 6 hours with an hour for lunch. 0930 – 1630. Places are limited to allow ample time and attention for each person to experience and enjoy every step of the process to the fullest. There are several wheels and many fibres to try out. Find the type for you.
Workshops include refreshments, use of equipment, materials and accompanying course notes. Please bring an apron, a packed lunch and wear comfortable shoes or bring slippers.
*The price for the whole day is €60 per person*. The price you pay now is a deposit to secure a place, the remainder to be paid on arrival, thank you.