Discover the ancient craft of drop spindle spinning, one of the oldest tools known to humanity. Through the use of a drop spindle, you'll unlock the skills of twisting and plying fibres, strengthening them and expanding their potential uses. Our class will be centred around the art of spinning sheep's wool.
During this engaging workshop, you'll delve into various types of wool and explore different techniques for preparing wool fibres for spinning. The heart of the class is mastering the drop spindle itself and the art of spinning thread. You'll also gain proficiency in plying your spun thread, and by the end, you'll walk away with a small sample of your very own hand-spun yarn. Join us for an enriching experience in the world of traditional craftsmanship!
Essential Skills Covered in Class:
- Fiber Preparation
- Twist and Draw Techniques
- Understanding Spindle and Twist Direction
- Fiber Carding
- Spinning Threads
- Plying Yarns
Join us to master these fundamental skills in spinning on a drop spindle!
No prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, and we'll guide you through every step of the process.
 
We provide all the essentials.
 
This class is great for
individuals
and couples
as well as for
a birthday or hen do.
This would also be a
lovely
gift for her,
gift for mum,
anniversary gift or
birthday gift.