Enjoy a fun day learning to spin on a drop spindle. You will learn how to spin your own yarn as well as how to use the Andean plying technique to ply your spun yarn together. There will be plenty of natural wool fibre available to use as well as a selection of different colours allowing you to create and design your own hand spun yarn. This workshop would be great for those who love the idea of being able to introduce their own bespoke spun elements into their craft projects.
This workshop is aimed at beginners with no previous experience. Some dexterity is needed for this workshop. Please note that you will leave the workshop with the knowledge and skills to continue spinning at home as well as some spun yarn, however not enough for your next knitting project!
Please note there is a £6 material charge payable on the day.
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What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
All equipment and materials are provided but please bring an apron if you have one.
