Learn the basics of spinning with a spinning wheel in just one day.
Do you have a spinning wheel lying
Beginning Spinning Full day class.
Learn the basics of spinning with a spinning wheel in just one day.
Do you have a spinning wheel lying around that you would like to learn to use? Maybe you learnt as a child and need a refresher?
Learning Objectives:
After this course you will understand the basics of yarn construction. You will learn the basics of using a spinning wheel and adjusting its tension. We aim to teach you how to spin a basic 2-ply yarn from wool fibre.
Techniques:
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Semi-worsted spinning (flicker) in the grease
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Wool spinning (rolags) in the grease
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Spinning pre-dyed sliver
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Plying & winding into a skein on niddynoddy
Materials:
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A Fibre Pack is included. This comprises raw unwashed wool and undyed commercial sliver (combed).
Equipment:
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Spinning wheel (a limited number of wheels are available from equipment hire on the day, please indicate when choosing tickets if you need a wheel)
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At least 3 bobbins
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Lazy Kate (if you have one)
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Niddy-noddy (if you have one)
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Hand cards (if you have them)
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Flicker (if you have one)
There will be a 30 minute lunch break – BYO lunch. Coffee and tea provided. Microwave and Fridge available.
Minimum of 4 students, the class will be cancelled 48 hours prior if the minimum is not met.