Description
Friday 17th May Liverpool
Saturday 21st September Liverpool
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.
Luna Meeting Room, Northern Lights, Brewery Village, Liverpool, L8 5AF
Courses run from 10am until 4pm
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: Luna Meeting Room, Ryde Cafe, Mann Street, Liverpool L8 5AF
Each day runs from 10am to 4pm. Drinks are provided through the day, lunch isn't but there is a lovely cafe on site who provide veggie and vegan options. The studio is fully accessible and on the first floor
Venue: Black Sheep Wools, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington.
If you would like to book one of the dates for Black Sheep Wools, please do so directly with them using this link
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
Please specify which date you would like to attend in the notes
About our venues:
Black Sheep Wools is a family run yarn shop based in the village of Culcheth on the outskirts of Warrington. Established in 1983 by mum Carol, it's the largest knitting emporium in the country and is now run by Carol's son and daughter Stephen and Sara
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
Patricia Kain (verified owner) –
Cathy was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble I recommend this to anybody. It was easy to park and the parking charge for 12 hours was £5 right nearby. Very friendly very unknowledgeable thank you so much I thoroughly enjoyed myself
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thank you Tricia, I really enjoyed it too. I hope you continue to have many hours happy spinning
Meg C. (verified owner) –
Even though I was very slow at everything with my lefthand not having any fine moor skills after my stroke. Cathy was very patient with me and went over my drafting technique a few times. I ran out of time to play, so Cathy did it for me. I am happy to have done the course as I was booked on originally in March 2020 and that was cancelled obviously due to the pandemic. Very enjoyable day. I had lunch in the Ryder cafe with Cathy and another attendee.
Jenine de Leie (verified owner) –
A lovely atmosphere, everyone was friendly and Cathy was very patient.
Angela Exley (verified owner) –
Thank you Cathy and Jean, for your patience and help today. Although I found it hard to do you have lots of acknowledge to help along the way.
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thanks Angela, its certainly a skill! It was lovely spending the day with you and I have every confidence you'll be spinning in no time. Thank you for your review
Iris (verified owner) –
I am a complete beginner in spinning. I was shown patience and encouragement throughout the day. I even managed to take home some reasonable looking spun wool, I was very pleased with myself. Thanks so much 😊😊
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thanks for leaving a review Iris, it was a great day and your yarn was lovely!! Keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on
Claire (verified owner) –
A thoroughly enjoyable course! Cathy and her mum were extremely knowledgeable and fantastically supportive during the whole spinning process.
Came away with much more respect for the humble spinning wheel and all those that can use them so easily!
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thanks Claire, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. You were great company and spun really well.