Learn to Spin with Amanda Hannaford

This is one not to miss! The very experienced spinner and highly skilled tutor and author, Amanda Hannaford is coming to The Loom Shed to teach us how to spin right from the very beginning! Try your hand at carding, using a spindle and a spinning wheel.

If you’re completely new to spinning, but always wanted to have a go, this workshop is for you. Amanda will start by introducing you to a large basket of clean wool straight from the sheep’s back, and all the tools you need to turn the wool into useable yarn.

We will use specially designed wire brushes to turn the wool in to fluffy rolls and then add twist using a hand spindle to make the loose fibres into yarn. There will be spinning wheels on hand to try, in case you’d like to take your newfound hobby further, and we’ll also experiment with mill-prepared wool in case you don’t know any friendly sheep!

The Loom Shed will provide a delicious lunch, plenty of teas and coffee and a sweet treat when needed!