In-person course
in Barmby Moor, York Maker & location details

Beginning spinning

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Description

Late cancellation one place available I enjoy sharing my love of spinning, especially introducing new spinners to this wonderful therapeutic skill. Whether you have a rudimentary understanding of spinning or have never used a wheel before, this course will give you a sound basis for your spinning journey. Follow on courses are available.I regularly add new dates, as courses fill quickly. if you would like a specific date, please ask, I will try to accommodate you. We will look at: -Wheels – maintenance and set up – an opportunity to try a few different wheels or have yours set up to suit you -Fibre – structure and preparations, why some fibre is easier to spin than others -Spinning from a variety of preparations -Plying By the end of the day you will have: -understood a little more about spinning wheels -Tried a number of fibres and preparations -Spun a skein (or two) of yarn Course timing -Arrive 9.30 for welcome drink and biscuits -Course starts 10am, -12.30 lunch -Course finishes 4pm Course tutor - Cath Snape, an experienced spinner and one of the few people to gain a distinction in the certificate of achievement run by Association of Guilds of Weavers Spinners and Dyers. I am happy to arrange a date to suit you, then advertise more widely or provide one to one tuition.

What's included in the price?

Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day (Please bring a packed lunch). All fibres including a selection to take away. I have a selection of Spinning wheels you can use for the day if you do not have your own wheel - please let me know in advance Wheels may be available to hire after the course.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Beechwood Crafts

with Craft Courses since 2019

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I have crafted all my life, from sewing and knitting dolls clothes at primary school, to spinning , weaving, felting and dyeing over the last 10 years. Having taught and organised courses for friends, in 2019 I started Beechwood crafts, where I teach spinning and felting and have fabulous tutors who teach other courses, including needle felting, leatherwork and lino-printing.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Daytime (weekdays)
Parking provided
Public transport
Tutor can travel
Suitable for beginners

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Venue

Beechwood House, Hull Road, Barmby Moor, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 4HR

Price:

£80.00

Duration:

6 hours

Time:

Flexible times

The course doesn't currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

20 May 24'

Dee reviewed: Beginning spinning

"This course was a brilliant introduction to setting up the wheel and spinning with a variety of fleeces and types of wool. Cath helped with washing and spinning a sample of fleece I had been given. The small group enabled Cath to give specific guidance and teaching individually. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. I had a very enjoyable and informative day and strongly recommend to any beginner spinner. "

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Dee, It was a real pleasure to have you on the course, and to see your face as a few tweaks to your wheel meant that it worked beautifully. best wishes Cath "

31 Jan 23'

Jude reviewed: Beginning spinning

"My second course with Cath and, again, I thought her teaching was excellent. The day was well organised and we had plenty of opportunity to practise spinning as well as learning more about setting up the wheels etc. We also had the opportunity to try the different wheels that Cath has in her workroom (very useful if you are considering buying a wheel). I would certainly recommend this course."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Jude, It has been a pleasure to help you on your spinning journey. best wishes Cath "

30 Jan 23'

Liz reviewed: Beginning spinning

"An excellent introduction to this traditional craft. Welcoming and relaxed environment. Have I bought a wheel as a result? No but would seriously consider it if I wasn’t able to get out and about as much."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Liz, It was lovely to have you on the course. bet wishes Cath "

25 Nov 22'

ANNIE reviewed: Beginning spinning

"A very interesting course in a small group with a supportive atmosphere. There is a lot to learn and we all gained a lot of skills with Caths guidance. I was pleased to bring home some lovely yarn and hope to develop my skills further in future"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Annie, it was lovely to meet you and see your skills developing so well. Your yarn was beautiful. best wishes Cath "

7 Jun 21'

Chris Gould reviewed: Beginning spinning

"A small class meant Cath could give each of us the time and attention we needed."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Lovely to meet you Chris. best wishes Cath"

30 May 21'

Maureen Lightfoot reviewed: Beginning spinning on zoom

"Had a really informative lesson with Cath even down to washing the wool! Cath is a person with lots of patience and really needed t with me ?. I will be booking further lessons in the future. Kind Regards Maureen"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Maureen, it was lovely to meet you. You had some beautiful fleece and were spinning nicely once we’d adjusted things. I look forward to seeing you again Best wishes Cath"

20 Mar 21'

Susan reviewed: Beginning spinning on zoom

"If you ever wondered about learning to spin but thought the lockdown had broughtvall that to a halt. Then go ahead and do it on zoom with Cathy. She is patient and knowledgable and explains not just how but why things work (and why they sometimes don’t) and very encouraging. Iam now practising what I learnt in the session. Thank you Cathy."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Susan. It was lovely to meet you and help you on your spinning journey best wishes Cath"

21 Feb 21'

Verity reviewed: Beginning spinning on zoom

"What a lovely way to spend a morning ! I learnt so much and will be back for more soon!"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Verity It was lovely to meet you I’ll look forward to seeing you again soon Best wishes Cath"

29 Jan 21'

Cat Rovira reviewed: Beginning spinning on zoom

"Cath taught me with huge patience, competence and knowledge."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Cat, It was a pleasure to meet you and see the progress you made in such a short time. bet wishes Cath"

14 Mar 20'

Naomi reviewed: Beginning spinning

"A very enjoyable day with a great teacher. Cath was patient and quickly showed me how to set up the wheel properly. It was great to actually start spinning and trying out the different fibres and wheels. The class was very small and she tailored the day to what would help us the most. Looking forward to using my wheel more and booking onto another course with Cath."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Naomi, It was a pleasure to have you on the course. Lovely to see your spinning develop so quickly. I look forward to seeing you again best wishes Cath"

12 Mar 20'

Kate Wood reviewed: Beginning spinning

"This class was absolutely brilliant. It was a small class, and Cath adapted what we did to cover our individual needs. Lots of personal attention and friendly instruction, plenty of help sorting out my wheel (greatly appreciated, thank you!) and a friendly atmosphere made the day fly by. It's really been helpful in working out some of my problems as a beginning spinner, but the adaptive style means more advanced spinners could find it helpful too. Thanks so much!"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Kate It was lovely to have you on the course and see you fly once your wheel was adjusted. Best wishes Cath"

8 Sep 19'

Audrey Reiss reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the day at Beechwood Crafts with Cath. I took my own wheel, wanting to learn with it. Cath is a very good teacher. I had felt nervous beforehand but she welcomed us with warmth and put everyone at ease. We learned about our wheels, and about different breeds of sheep and their wool qualities and we tried spinning with different types of fleece. I feel encouraged to follow a long held wish to learn to spin and to go on and do more courses. Thank you so much Cath. I recommend this course, highly. It was stimulating and very enjoyable."

8 Jul 19'

Rachel Carter reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I spent a lovely day with Cath, learning to use my spinning wheel. The setting was very relaxing and there was no shortage of coffee. She helped me to understand the basics of spinning and I left there with two skeins that I had spun. I felt very pleased with myself. This is an ideal course to find out whether spinning is for you and what wheel might suit you best. Cath is very gentle and patient and gives lots of encouragement. I highly recommend it."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Rachel. You have every right to be proud; your spinning was great. Lovely to have you on the course."

5 May 19'

Paul reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I had just purchased a wheel but had never spun before so enrolled on a spinning course with Cath Snape at beechwood crafts. Cath was very welcoming and first set up my wheel. There were three learners and Cath was very patient, knowledgeable and showed us what to do. I was very impressed. We all spun throughout the day and produced some reasonable work. I would thoroughly recommend Cath and Beechwood Crafts."