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Our spinning course will introduce this ancient textile craft. It uses plant or animal fibres are drawn out and twisted together to make yarn. For thousands of years’ fibre was spun to make yarn by hand using a simple spindle, until the invention of the spinning wheel.
This two day course will allow you to learn to hand-spin your own yarn with a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. You could use this yarn in a knitting, crochet or craft project. Day one covers the basics and is suitable for complete beginners. Then day two builds on your knowledge and skills covering techniques such as plying and experimental spinning. We will use a range of different fibres during this course.
Dee will lead you through every stage of the different techniques covered in this course. Dee will be there to provide guidance and there will be plenty of cuppas and biscuits to support you too.
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