Beginning Spinning Full day class.

Learn the basics of spinning with a spinning wheel in just one day.

Do you have a spinning wheel lying around that you would like to learn to use? Maybe you learnt as a child and need a refresher?

Learning Objectives:

After this course you will understand the basics of yarn construction. You will learn the basics of using a spinning wheel and adjusting its tension. We aim to teach you how to spin a basic 2-ply yarn from wool fibre.

Techniques:

Semi-worsted spinning (flicker) in the grease
Wool spinning (rolags) in the grease
Spinning pre-dyed sliver
Plying & winding into a skein on niddy-noddy

Materials:

A Fibre Pack is included. This comprises raw unwashed wool and undyed commercial sliver (combed).

Equipment:

Spinning wheel with at least 3 bobbins (a limited number of wheels are available from equipment hire on the day, please indicate when choosing tickets if you need a wheel)
Lazy Kate (if you have one)
Niddy-noddy (if you have one)
Hand cards (if you have them)
Flicker (if you have one)

There will be a 30 minute lunch break - BYO lunch. Coffee and tea provided. Microwave and Fridge available.

Minimum of 2 students, the class will be cancelled 48 hours prior if the minimum is not met. Refunds will only be considered if requested more than 48 hours beforehand.

Contact the host of Learn to Spin with Michelle and Rose