Explore Worsted and Woollen Hand Spinning Methods 2 DAY WORKSHOP (1)
Sat 18 Apr
|The Spinning Barn
Spend two days exploring these two very different methods of spinning using a variety of wools.


Time & Location
18 Apr 2020, 10:00 – 16:00
The Spinning Barn, 31 Leziate Drove, Pott Row, King's Lynn PE32, UK
About the Event
WORKSHOP DATES: April 18th/19th, June 13th/14th, July 11th/12th, August 22nd/23rd
More dates to follow or ask for availability.
If you are a hand spinner who like many, is a little unclear on the difference between worsted and woollen spinning (ie short forward draw and longdraw) then this two day workshop is for you. It has been designed to clarify and explore the differences between worsted and woollen spinning spending a full day on each.
You will have the opportunity to card and comb a variety of fleeces including our very own North Ronaldsay and Icelandic, to determine the most appropriate way of processing each. By the end of the workshop you will have at least two fabulous skeins of yarn to take home to knit, crochet or just admire!
All equipment is provided including spinning wheel if required, and sufficient wool to keep you spinning for both days. Refreshments of…