Llanwenarth Hall, Abergavenny, NP7 7EN
Situated in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside Abergavenny. Close to St Peter’s Church with a near-circular churchyard which indicates that there has been a place of worship on the site since Celtic times.
Free parking available on site
What you will learn:
how to spin your own wool for knitting, crocheting and other crafts. This course will introduce you to the ancient tradition of hand-spinning with a drop-spindle, a relaxing and meditative skill using minimal technology.
how to process raw wool, washing then carding to make rolag ready to spin.
how to ply your wool and create skeins.
This is a participatory, hands-on course where you’ll have a chance to learn by doing in a collaborative, fun atmosphere.
What you will need: a drop spindle
Drop spindles available here: https://www.georgeweil.com/spinning-wheels-accessories/hand-spindles/louet-top-whorl-spindle/
What you will take away: Skein of wool you have spun
No experience necessary.
“Very good – super relaxed and friendly while being full of info” – Maz
“Great hands-on learning” – Betty
“Relaxed, informative. Very knowledgeable” – Yvonne
“ Very knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions and very generous with time and materials.” – Sophie
Llanwenarth Hall, Abergavenny, NP7 7EN
Situated in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside Abergavenny. Close to St Peter’s Church with a near-circular churchyard which indicates that there has been a place of worship on the site since Celtic times.
Free parking available on site
What you will learn:
how to spin your own wool for knitting, crocheting and other crafts. This course will introduce you to the ancient tradition of hand-spinning with a drop-spindle, a relaxing and meditative skill using minimal technology.
how to process raw wool, washing then carding to make rolag ready to spin.
how to ply your wool and create skeins.
This is a participatory, hands-on course where you’ll have a chance to learn by doing in a collaborative, fun atmosphere.
What you will need: a drop spindle
Drop spindles available here: https://www.georgeweil.com/spinning-wheels-accessories/hand-spindles/louet-top-whorl-spindle/
What you will take away: Skein of wool you have spun
No experience necessary.
“Very good – super relaxed and friendly while being full of info” – Maz
“Great hands-on learning” – Betty
“Relaxed, informative. Very knowledgeable” – Yvonne
“ Very knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions and very generous with time and materials.” – Sophie
