Try your hand at spinning using a drop spindle, an ancient tool for converting fibre into yarn. You will be introduced to fibre handling and shown how to start spinning using the park and draft method. Plenty of supported practise time will follow so you can get to grips with your new hobby. At the end of the class you can take your spindle and fibre home to carry on spinning!
This workshop costs £25 which includes a kit with a drop spindle, 100g of fibre and spinning instructions.
The class lasts for 60 minutes.
This session is running at the Southern Wool Show, Newbury. You will need to purchase entry to the show separately, a valid show ticket must be held.
Southern Wool Show 2024, Drop spindle basics, Saturday 7th September, 10:30am
Everyone present during the session must book a space.
The minimum age for workshops is 13 years. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult. If the workshop is cancelled by the instructor a full refund will be provided.
Refunds will be provided in accordance with UK distance selling law.
Refunds made more than 7 days before the workshop will have a transaction fee of £2 deducted.
No refund will be given for cancellation within 7 days of the workshop date.
