Description
Learn how to transform fleece into yarn, using a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. The course runs over two days and covers mechanics, co-ordination, drafting skills and plying. The available dates are Saturday 8th and Saturday 29th March, 2025. Course price is for the two days, please book the first date to secure your booking for both days. You will produce two bobbins of yarn over two days. There will be the opportunity to use more than one type of spinning wheel, a niddy-noddy, lazy Kate and skein winder, over two days.
What's included in the price?
All materials and equipment are supplied. There will be tea, coffee, biscuits, cake and fun. Please bring a packed lunch on both days.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Father's Day
- Corporate days out & team building
- Mother's Day
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Parking provided
- Pet lovers
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Easter
- Hen dos
FAQs
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own spinning wheel to the second half of the course. We will do our best to make sure that it is working and help you to use it if at all possible. Some wheels just need a little oil and a bit of persuasion!
The Burwash Common Pavilion has a free car park.