All in a spin reviews

12 Aug 16'

Euth reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"Excellent day's weaving with Dunja. Taken through the process step by step in an unhurried way. Very easy to understand the why and the how at beginner's level. Had been a little worried about warping up, but it was explained so well that it was not difficult at all. Thoroughly enjoyable day."

10 Jul 16'

Edwina & Lynda reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"Mum and I had a fantastic time learning how to spin. Dunja is a great teacher very patient and clear. Mum was impressed at how Dunja even manged to get me spinning as it's a family joke how I'm useless at anything practical!!! I booked the course as a present for my mum's birthday and she has said without a doubt it was her best present and experience. We are definitely hooked on spinning now and are eagerly practising before booking our next course. Thank you so much Dunja see you soon :)"

4 Jul 16'

Trish Gilbert reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A really enjoyable day that helped regain my confidence in spinning and inspired me to keep going. Dunja has a very relaxed style that helps put you at ease and get the best out of the day."

13 Jun 16'

Sandra Ellerby reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"I just wanted to thank you once again Dunja for such an excellent workshop, from arriving at the farm to leaving with our own plied wool I truly enjoyed the whole experience. After reading others feedback I dont think there is much more I can add, just please keep doing what you do 'cos you do it so well. Good luck in all that you do."

8 Jun 16'

Mary Fox reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"Thank you Dunja for a truly inspiring day and for sharing your knowledge. From a beginner's point of view, it was a considerable achievement to be able to come home with a skein of spun wool, even though it clearly illustrates that there is much room for improvement! Your patience was greatly appreciated and it was lovely to meet you."

14 May 16'

Julie Wymer reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"This course is an excellent way of increasing knowledge and learning about new skills and tools available to novice spinners. The technical side of learning about ratios helps your understanding of how to spin for specific projects and the blending of colour and fibres is exciting and inspirational. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn more about spinning and the techniques available to create beautiful spun yarn."

30 Apr 16'

Rebecca Dunsford reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"Dunja had been lambing so I got to see the lambs and their mothers. I was taught how to select a fleece and how to assess different parts of a fleece and the benefits and draw backs of different types of fleeces. Learnt how to wash a fleece and dry it. Learnt how to card and make a rolag. Then we went on to learn how to spin.Spin we did. As fast as we span Dunja prepared the rolag's. I learnt so much. Within a week I had purchased a wheel and can now spin. Dunja is a very good teacher, I felt very relaxed in her class."

27 Apr 16'

Penny reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"Calm and peaceful day (once I found the farmhouse)! Learnt a lot and Dunja changed her original course to accommodate my patchy knowledge. Came away with a lovely sample piece to make into a cushion."

21 Mar 16'

Julie reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A truly inspiring day. Dunja's expertise and teaching style has turned me from a complete novice into someone who is desperate to learn more and get spinning. An extremely good value for money one day course and a lovely day spent in a stunning location."

20 Mar 16'

Alison reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A fantastic day in beautiful surroundings . Dunja is a patient and encouraging teacher with a great knowledge and enthusiasm for every aspect of spinning. I learnt so much, and it was amazing to start the day with fleece and end with my very own skein of yarn. I've definitely caught the spinning bug!"

25 Feb 16'

Lynda Jay reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"I have had a lovely two days learning how to weave. Dunja is a calm and patient teacher, and it was a treat to learn in such a beautiful place. The views are amazing!. thank you."

15 Feb 16'

Helena Perry reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"Dunja is an excellent teacher and imparts a wealth of knowledge with a good heart. She tailor-made a one-day workshop for me, helping me improve in areas where I had some knowledge, and setting me on the right path where I needed to start from scratch. We covered just about everything from how to start with your own dirty fleece - including identifying exactly what type of fleece it is! - up through carding and combing, and on to spinning on both mine and her own spinning wheels. A beautiful setting, home-made lunch, and chocolate biscuits - who could ask for more? Fully recommended."

19 Jan 16'

Caitlin reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"Had a really lovely workshop day with Dunja last weekend. She was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, and she was very willing to alter the workshop a little so that I could bring my drop spindle! In the afternoon, I did have a go on a spinning wheel and here too her instruction was extremely useful. At the end of the day, I felt I had a good grasp of the principles of spinning, and that I could keep working away by myself without further handholding (though the chances are I'll be back for the intermediate session at some point)."

19 Jan 16'

Elizabeth Evans reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"I was so excited about doing this course, having wanted to try spinning since I was a child. It really didn't disappoint! Dunja has created a beautiful relaxed environment that is fantastic for learning. The pace of the course and the content is just fabulous for the time. You never feel pressured or like you could be getting it all wrong, which had been my concern pre the course. The friendly support and excellent knowledge helps you settle quickly and start, in my case, to really enjoy learning all aspects of creating my own yarn. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dunja's courses at her beautiful hilltop farm. I may even see you there, as I'm going back!"

11 Jan 16'

Alison Watson reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"What a lovely day I had learning to weave ! Dunja is an excellent teacher- patient and encouraging at every stage. The setting is beautiful and I certainly plan to return."

11 Jan 16'

Jo Yates reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A very enjoyable and informative day! Dunja fitted me in at short notice and managed to cover so much , a satisfying way to spend a damp January day. Dunja was very patient and I learnt so much through "having a go" linked with an understanding of the properties of individual fleeces. The terminology handout helped me to remember the processes once I returned home. I am now inspired to take this experience further and buy my own spinning wheel - a new hobby for a new year! Thank you very much and I look forward to visiting your lovely farmhouse for an improvers course."

15 Dec 15'

Jane Draper reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"Dunja provides a wealth of materials, information and practical application under her expert supervision, building on what she covers in the beginners' spinning day. All in wonderful, relaxing surroundings and very enjoyable."

13 Dec 15'

Jane Draper reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"Previous reviewers have said it all, really. An absolute beginner, I had a very enjoyable day of practical learning with the lovely Dunja in wonderful surroundings. Highly recommend the course and Weavers Cottage."

3 Dec 15'

Alison Ross reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"After a rather stressful week, a day spent weaving in Dunja's beautiful farmhouse learning to use a rigid heddle loom was a tonic. Dunja is a very calm and thoughtful tutor. Although I had some problems with the weave pattern I picked, she sorted them out and I learnt from the mistake. I would recommend this workshop."

24 Oct 15'

Maria Bennett reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"This is a really worthwhile course and I can't recommend it highly enough. Held in beautiful surroundings, the day was well structured and the pace spot on. We started with looking at the fleeces and then moved onto hand carding, looking at the spinning wheel and then finally onto the spinning. By the end of the day all three of us on the course had produced our own skein of yarn which for me was a complete surprise and I am still buzzing. Dunja was very patient and encouraging throughout and I can't wait to do more courses with her. Thank you for a truly inspirational day!"

20 Oct 15'

Kathryn Silk reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful day getting to grips with the basics of spinning. It was so satisfying taking the piece of fleece through the whole process so that I now have a skein of wool to make up into a small item. Thank you Dunja for being such a patient and inspiring teacher - and a splendid hostess. I loved the lunch, too!"

11 Oct 15'

Jade Wiltshire reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"'From Fleece to Fibre' was a birthday present from my partner and it was the best gift I could possibly have asked for. Dunja is a very patient, knowledgeable and conscientious teacher who has a very real passion for fleece and fibre and a keen desire to impart that zeal onto others. The farm itself is beautiful, and being able to work with fleece taken from Dunja's own flock only added to the majesty of the day. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning the basics of spinning, but Dunja is right to say that the course should come with a warning - I'm hooked! Thank you, Dunja, for a truly wonderful day and for opening my eyes to a fantastic new world of craft and creation."

3 Sep 15'

Helen reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"We spent a lovely day, in a wonderful setting, taking wool from the fleece through to spinning and plying the yarn. Dunja was very patient and knowledgeable teacher and the day has inspired me to keep on spinning!"

1 Sep 15'

Jeanette Mortimer reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"Had a fantastic day with Dunja learning to weave. She went through the complete process from choosing yarn, warpping up and finishing plus everything in between. We all had a wonderful homemade lunch in a lovely cosy farmhouse kitchen. Dunja is a great teacher with a wonderful calming influence, we all came away with a beautiful scarf and a wonderful day of memories. I really didn't want the day to end but eventually came away full of enthusiasm and armed with the skills to be able to use my own loom at home. I would fully recommend any of Dunja's workshop and hope to book onto another very soon."

1 Sep 15'

Lynne Evans reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"What a wonderful day! Dunja was so patient and knowledgable, taking me from examining a fleece to achieving my very own balanced skein of yarn - an amazing feat! The surrounding were so beautiful and home made soup and crumble blackberry cake in the kitchen made the day really special. I have been given enough confidence to keep spinning so hope to see Dunja again soon."