Your guide to events in Nelson, New Zealand
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Meet the sheep! Experience the feel of 'raw' wool and how to prepare it. Then create a yarn using just your fingers. Progress to spinning a single thread using a simple spindle, then ply the thread to product a yarn with strength and balance, and wind it into a skein ready to knit or weave. When you can do this, progress to using one of several different spinning wheels and learn how to make the necessary adjustments for effortless spinning. Beware: you may have just become addicted!
You will go home with one of more skeins of wool you have spun.
Important Info
Held at Fleecewood, Anne's farmlet in Wai-iti Valley approximately 18km from Wakefield (40km to Nelson Airport).
For accommodation options, please enquire.
A spinning wheel is available or bring your own.
Bring suitable footwear for the farm.
Tea and coffee will be available but bring your own snacks and lunch.
February 22, 2025
10am - 4pm
Hiwipango Road
Bring footwear for the farm / Wheel can be provided / Parking, tea and coffee provided
$460 includes all materials
Tickets from Ticketing Website
info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz