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Spinning Workshop - Sheep to Skein: Learn to Spin with Anne Grassham (tutor)

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.

Date(s)

February 22, 2025

Time

10am - 4pm

Venue

Hiwipango Road
Bring footwear for the farm / Wheel can be provided / Parking, tea and coffee provided

Tickets, Bookings and Entry

$460 includes all materials

Tickets from Ticketing Website

Contact

info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

Additional Info

Official Website

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