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Introduction to Drop Spindle Spinning
Introduction to Drop Spindle Spinning
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This workshop is an introduction for complete beginners to the world of hand spinning on a drop spindle.
Participants will be introduced to the process of spinning and the different spindles available. Next the participants will be shown how to use a simple drop spindle and then start spinning by themselves. The workshop will finish with taking the newly spun yarn off the spindle, with an explanation of plying and how to wash and fix the yarn ready for knitting, crochet or whatever you wish to use it for!
All materials are supplied including use of a drop spindle that may be purchase at the end of the workshop if you wish.
This workshop is led by Rebecca Anaspure
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About our workshops
Our workshops are designed to be a place where you can relax, learn, and have fun! They are held at our large table at the back of the shop and are limited to 5 participants. If a workshop is full, you can ask to be put on the waiting list.
If you need to cancel your booking, we require 3 full business days to issue you a refund. After that, we will only be able to offer a refund if someone else takes your place. Also, don't forget to put your workshop in your diary! We don't have a reminder system, and are sad when folks miss a booking.
I did the drop spindle workshop with Rachel a couple of months ago. We had a thorough overview of all the basics and lots of space and encouragement to get us started with our new spindles. We also had roving to take home to continue practising. However, after a few days I was feeling discouraged with my efforts that looked more like earthworms than knitting wool!
However, after a visit to a yarn fair in Cornwall where I bumped into Rachel again. With her encouragement I decided to give it one more go.
With a new Turkish spindle and a braid of roving, I decided to practise each day and give up after finishing the braid if I didn’t crack it… I did!!!
So DO take this really great class… and be prepared to practise afterwards. You will get there!