All in a spin reviews

10 Aug 15'

Robby Tucker reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"Wonderful full day of learning. Knowing Dunja from the Beginners Course created a relaxed atmosphere. I learnt about the different ratios, thickness, different fleece fibres; how to comb, drum card, blend and so much more. I came away with lots of samples and my head full of ideas and enthusiasm to get going on new projects. An inspirational course in a marvellous setting. Thoroughly recommended."

8 Aug 15'

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

"Glorious day learning a wonderful craft with a patient, knowledgable tutor. I really enjoyed understanding the journey from first shearing, preparing the fleece, carding, spinning, plying and then processing the spun fibre. Dunja is great host and I came away with a basic understanding of spinning and enough knowledge to progress. I recommend Dunja if you're considering learning this beautiful craft."

8 Aug 15'

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

"A wonderful day learning to spin. Dunja is friendly, helpful, patient and very knowledgeable about her sheep and her craft. We learnt everything from how to select fleece, to washing, carding, spinning and plying. So thrilled to have a skein of my own yarn to take home and play with, even if it is a bit full of 'slubs' (picking up the spinning lingo too!). I now have a great wheel from Dunja to start practising at home with. Tigger and Blossom (friendly cats) provided great entertainment, lunch was delicious and the views from the farm are to die for. A lovely day out."

29 Jul 15'

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

"Thank you Dunja - I had a fab day yesterday. My yarn is lovely and dry now and I'm already wondering what to make with it. Oh, and my husband was actually impressed with the fact that I'd spun my own wool! So was I! A lovely inspirational day and well worth treating oneself too or gifting as a present. Thank you again for a lovely lunch - I meant to ask you for the recipe for the delicious apple cake. Hopefully see you at a Guild meeting soon. Christina"

26 Jul 15'

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

"Had a great day with Dunja and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the course. The setting and hospitality are second to none and I was very proud of my scarf! Dunja provides everything you need with lots of choice of materials to work with. The relaxing atmosphere made for a real day off!"

13 Jul 15'

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

"Me and my Mother had a lovely, interesting and educational time with Dunja. She was a really good teacher and we were made to feel very comfortable in her home. We'll be back to do a spinning class!"

6 Jul 15'

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

"I had a super day learning to weave with Dunja. I had always before been intrigued and amazed by woven pattern but slightly confused as to how to achieve it, so I really appreciated Dunja's very clear, calm and structured approach to teaching each stage of the process. She demystified weaving in a way that made it all the more magical. Confident that I can now weave some of that magic myself, I am saving up for my own loom...!"

25 Jun 15'

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

"Another amazing weekend! this is the second time i have attended Dunja's courses. They are very well organized and flexible to the requirements of the group or the individual. Full of content and really fun to do as we tried so many different techniques, tools and types of fibers. Dunja's teaching is impeccable, very clear, able to respond to any question, demonstrating it first and then allowing us to do it. She is warm and encourage you without pushing. The sun shined all weekend, the farm and the surrounds looked fantastic and we had a delicious rubard cake!!! I'll definitely recommend it to any one. Ah! and thanks to Brian, he made us feel very welcome."

22 Jun 15'

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

"I enjoyed the peacefulness of the day and even though we were very productive, busily warping and weaving away it felt calm and relaxing. I appreciated Dunja's very thorough teaching that was very hands-on and at the same time hands-off as much as possible to give me the opportunity to try things out and 'feel' my way through. I left with a clear sense of this way of weaving being something I can do and would very much love todo more of: very empowering and encouraging!"

9 Jun 15'

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

"Thank you so much Dunja! I enjoyed both days and learnt a lot from what you taught us. I admire your expertise and patience, even when you had to repeat things for me several times. The farm is in fantastic surroundings and on a sunny day stunning views for miles around. Yummy lunches, cups of tea and biscuits kept us going. Will highly recommend your courses to friends and people who are interested in fibre crafts and spinning. Intend to come again and for more courses. Gertraud Seraphina"

9 Jun 15'

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

"This day was a birthday present from my sister and it was one of the best presents I could have asked for. The whole thing was so enjoyable from start to finish. The journey to the farm takes you through beautiful scenery of Wales. The area is so peaceful and timeless very much like spinning. Dunja is a great tutor and the group is small so that you really do get first class training. It is something I have fancied doing since a child and now I am hooked. In one day I have learnt enough to bring home a wheel and fleece and get started. If you would like to learn from someone who is very skilled and competent, friendly and warm in an environment that is most welcoming then look no further. Thank you Dunja for a great day"

3 Jun 15'

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

"I arrived at Dunja's wonderfully situated farm an hour late, due to a traffic hold up, feeling stressed and frustrated, but within 5 minutes of being there with cup of tea in hand and a biscuit to dunk I had relaxed into wool mode in a comfy sitting room with wood burner, spinning wheel and lots of fleece around me - heaven!! It got better and better throughout the day. Dunja was very kind and gentle and I learnt so much in those few hours to treasure and take away with me. If you want a relaxing, informative and fun day in beautiful surroundings then look no further than Pen Y Caeau Farm!"

29 May 15'

Joan Simcox reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"Having done the beginners course with Dunja I knew I would get excellent tuition on the 'Improvers' course. I did. You can't help being inspired when your teacher is so enthusiastic about her craft. It was fascinating using the different types of fibres, being shown how to use the different equipment available to spinners and actually being able to understand how to achieve a balanced yarn. It was worth every penny. It was just a really lovely relaxing day with the added bonus of learning such a pleasurable craft. Many thanks Dunja and Brian."

29 May 15'

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

"This course is a must for anyone who has struggled to teach themselves from books or you tube. Having such a great tutor as Dunja to guide you through the important steps of preparing your fleece and then learning the spinning of it proved to be invaluable. Knowing why something is happening is so important and it is something I couldn't obtain from teaching myself. I came away from the course full of confidence and enjoyed the day immensely. Thanks Dunja and Brian"

27 May 15'

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

"What a wonderful day. Dunja imparts her knowledge in a way that makes it interesting and enjoyable and you learn such a lot without really realising it. The setting is beautiful and Dunja and Brian are very welcoming. This was a birthday treat for my sister and we spent a lovely relaxing day together learning new skills. Everything you need to get started is available to buy should you wish to and you come away creatively inspired. Thank you Dunja and Brian."

24 May 15'

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

"brilliant day, have my own fleece and a wheel, but despite you tube tuition had not managed to get started. after this one day course I am a fully fledged spinner and can now go on to tackle those fleeces ! would highly recommend, lovely setting, small group and one to one tuition"

18 May 15'

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

"A really informative day with much 'hands on' experience. Dunja was an effective tutor who gave much confidence. Her passion for spinning and creativity for uses of wool came through. I felt well cared for and welcomed! many thanks for an excellent day. I would highly recommend this course."

13 May 15'

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

"Excellent day, Dunja was very patient and encouraging, her instructions were easy to follow, and I came away very motivated to continue. Dunja is also a supplier, so you can get everything you need for spinning at home, or she'll give advice on what you need to get and where to get it. Highly recommended. Thank you Dunja!"

11 May 15'

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

"Great day, learning a new skill. Fantastic location. If you have ever wanted to try spinning this is the place to start."

10 May 15'

Marie and Sue Coggon reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A really relaxing and enjoyable course, it was wonderful to see the fleeces from sheep to the end product, we got excellent tips and advice. Dunja was a great teacher and had loads of patients and made us feel calm, welcome and at ease even when we were getting ourselves a little tangled up. She is full of knowledge and great ideas and not to mention the location was absolutely beautiful. 10 out of 10 for everything :-)"

23 Mar 15'

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

"I totally endorse all the other reviews - absolutely first class."

6 Mar 15'

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

"Thank you Dunja, I had a fantastic day last Saturday on your beginners spinning course. The course is very well organized and gives a good grounding in hand spinning techniques with an excellent introduction to different kind of fleeces and how to select and care for them. Dunja shared her knowledge in a warm and humble way addressing the group or making it individual as we needed it. You can really feel how much Dunja loves wool and everything related. Her teaching skills are excellent; very well balance the information and the practical. I’m looking forward to returning for the advance course in a few weeks."

5 Mar 15'

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

"I absolutely fell in love with weaving. Spent the day on a 16" rigid heddle loom and ending up buying one from Dunja and going home with it. 2 weeks on and still in love with weaving. A great introduction to an amazing craft"

5 Mar 15'

Lynda Clark reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"Had a fabulous day and loved what I created. The location, Dunja and the tuition were all amazing. Would highly recommend it."

3 Mar 15'

Liz Baldwin reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"I did this the day after a he beginners course and despite being a novice spinner I learnt a lot about how to choose fibres and prepare them in different ways and got to play with blending on a board and a drum carder which was both fun and very informative. I came away from the two days feeling that I really understood what I am trying to do so now I just need to practice. The farm is a lovely place to spend a couple of days and Dunja is an excellent teacher. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to start to explore fibres and how to prepare them and learn some new spinning techniques. I am sure I will be back for a weaving course at some point."