Description
Learn to Spin on an Ashford Traditional Spinning wheel with us on this face to face Beginner's Spinning Workshop. We use Texel fibre on our course which is a British fibre, processed in Yorkshire.
We are based in Liverpool, and run workshops in the surrounding area.
Workshop Course Content
on the course, you will learn:
- how to prepare fleece
- how to card fibre
- how different breeds of sheep affect your spinning
After we chat about this, you will then spend the day spinning your own skein of handspun yarn and be able to take it home with you!
Materials and Spinning Wheels will be provided.
Workshop Dates
Beginner's Spinning
Venue: John Archer Hall, Upper Hill Street, Liverpool L8 1YR
Friday 17th June
Saturday 10th September
Each day runs from 10am to 4pm. Drinks are provided through the day, lunch isn't but there is a lovely cafe very close to the venue. The studio is situated on the first floor but there is a lift if you have mobility issues. There is parking outside in the car park, for more details on how to get to John Archer Hall, click here
Venue: Black Sheep Wools, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington.
Friday 8th July
Friday 9th September
Saturday 26th September
If you would like to book one of the dates for Black Sheep Wools, please do directly with them using this link
Venue: Hare Hill Barn, Cartmel Fell, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6NZ
Thursday 14th July
If you would like to book this date at Hare Hill Barn, please do so directly with them using this link
About our venues:
Hare Hill is a small traditional Lakeland hill farm which can be traced back to the early 18th Century. Although the house has earlier origins, it was rebuilt in 1907. The farmbuildings date from the late 19th Century, since when they have remained unchanged.
Hare Hill is currently run as a sheepholding for approximately 140 Swaledale ewes, and has 30 acres of wildflower meadows cut in the summer for hay, and supporting a large population of skylarks. In the Second World War Hare Hill was used as a training farm for the Womens’ Land Army.
In 2006, Julian and Vanda Lambton bought the farm and have since embarked on a series of environmental projects, supported by a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, including woodland planting, creation of orchards and a pond, wall and hedgerow restoration. The land is managed with minimal intervention to promote biodiversity. A happy bi-product of these projects is that we have a new population of hares breeding successfully on the farm, some of which are regularly seen around the barns.
However, if you prefer to learn online at your own pace, we also have a Beginners Spinning Workshop online. Click here to see it
Please read our Workshop Terms and Conditions
Claire Eddleston (verified owner) –
This has been a man absolutely fantastic day, learning how to spin wool. I’ve really enjoyed the whole day and I’ve learned so much.
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thanks Claire, it was so lovely to have you on the course. I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much, thanks for the review
Helena Cooke (verified owner) –
I am so pleased with the progress I made on the spinning workshop. It has given me the confidence to try by myself and I am looking forward to trying more workshops in the future.
Norma (verified owner) –
Brilliant day great experience super people
Cathryn (verified owner) –
Lovely day spent spinning with Cathy