Cartmel Handspun Spinning School reviews

10 Sep 14'

Bev Pearson reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"An inspirational day! Elaine is very knowledgeable and the small teaching groups ensures there is an excellent level of support available throughout the day. I picked up lots of tips and was able to further develop my understanding of the principles of spinning. I gained a great deal of satisfaction from being able to take home my very first skein of yarn. Thank you Elaine, for an excellent day."

10 Sep 14'

Sheila Dawson reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Brilliant day! Elaine is very welcoming, patient and helpful. She tailored her tuition to each individual's abilities while making sure the full range of basics was covered. Lots of tips, hints and practical help leaves me feeling a sense of achievement and inspired to carry on. If you are keen to learn, this is definitely the course for you."

21 Aug 14'

Gwen Casey reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I attended a day long course to gain confidence in spinning. I achieved my objective. Elaine is an excellent teacher, being thorough, supportive and knowledgeable."

4 Aug 14'

Jacqueline Norman reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Really enjoyed the day, I have never done anything like this before. Elaine was very patient explaining everything, ( quite a few times for me ). I came away feeling that I knew a lot more than when I started. I am thinking of buying a wheel. Thanks Elaine, great."

22 Jul 14'

Maggie Biddlestone reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"The course covered all that it claimed it would.Elaine is obviously a committed spinner and her enthusiasm came across in her tuition. Being offered a range of wheels to spin from was helpful also.The day was very relaxed and we were given plenty of time to learn to spin.Unfortunately I personally found it a lot harder than it looks and need much more practise before I master the art!"

22 Jun 14'

catherine witt reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Had a lovely one to one session with Elaine, as a returning spinner. She was great - helpful, instructive, interested and motivational. Look forward to doing more! thanks"

20 Jun 14'

Maryjane reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"A brilliant day with Elaine for improvers. I fully intend to return with my daughter for further refreshment for me, and beginners for Rosie. I have finally a much better understanding of worsted vs woollen and exactly what these terms mean in the end product. How to ply with more than two bobbins (Still need to improve, but simply due to practice now). A brief introduction to Naverjo plying as well, which I intend to work on. I wanted to learn how to control my spinning, and how to create thicker plys as my own had become ever finer, but not because I wanted them to. Now I have a much better understanding of the working of my wheel. My only comment that would have improved my day, is that I wished I had brought my own traveller wheel with me. Which I could easily had done. Oh as well I must mention. I stayed at the Hostel in Arnside. A single train stop away and it was very affordable at £20 per night. This has ensured my continued learning from Elaine. Will I go to see her again? Definitely."

18 May 14'

Elspeth & Alan Platts reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"This was a fantastic day. Learnt a lot, not just hands on spinning (Elaine was very patient with us) but about different fleeces, spinning wheels etc. We have spent the evening looking at the possibility of buying our own wheel!"

5 Mar 14'

Sally reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"This was an excellent, relaxing day in lovely surroundings. Elaine is a very patient tutor and the day was perfect for a complete beginner."

10 Feb 14'

Rachel Curry reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"My sister and I had a wonderful 'day off' attempting to revive our spinning in lovely surroundings and with a very patient, and knowledgeable tutor. Elaine loves spinning and we found her very inspiring. Worth every penny."

27 Jan 14'

Janet Denison reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I'm hooked! I came away with all my questions answered, and I feel fully prepared to hone my skills. What a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a day!"

15 Jan 14'

Jo Hills reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"A super course in and idyllic setting! Elaine provided thorough instruction in a chilled environment where we could work very much at our own pace. Thanks Elaine! :)"

14 Jan 14'

Charlotte Skelton reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Brilliant! I went with no prior experience but Elaine made it easy and fun. I leanred a lot from this course and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to start hand-spinning. As there is only 2 people on a course at any one time it means that you get one to one tuition. Thoroughly enjoyable! Thanks Elaine!"

12 Dec 13'

Lesley Ward reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Very good day. Felt more like working with friends than being in class. Never spun before but I have now bought a wheel and have started working on my own fleeces. I feed as though I am gaining a skill and have gained a friend."

7 Oct 13'

Lisa Reay reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Fab course! I was a complete beginner and learned so much from Elaine's instruction. Highly recommended!"