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Introduction to Spinning with a Drop Spindle

Learn the slow, mindful craft of spinning your own little ball of yarn!
2hrs 30min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Using a lovely wooden drop spindle and lots of colourful fibre, you'll learn how to draft your wool, spin your own yarn and understand how to ply your fibres to your desired thickness. You will learn about all the different types of fibre and breeds of sheep that you can use for this very unique craft and also how to look after your wool, once spun, to enable you to then go forward and knit/crochet/weave with your very own handspun yarn. Your class fee includes everything you need to spin your yarn in class and a drop…

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Things to remember

Skills needed: No previous experience is required.

Materials: All materials will be provided for this class and you'll get to keep your drop spindle! Additional fibre will be available at your student discount of 10% off.

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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

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