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.

Dates Available:

Saturday 25 January 2025 (10:00am to 16:00pm)

Saturday 22 February 2025 (10:00am to 16:00pm)

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.

Spinning Workshop - Sheep to Skein: Learn to Spin

Regular price $460.00
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Tutor: Anne Grassham

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Level: Beginner

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Date: Multiple Sessions Available | 1 Day Workshop

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Location: Fleecewood | 40 Hiwipango Rd, Wakefield, Tasman 7095, New Zealand

If this workshop is full or the dates offered don't suit, feel free to contact us!

Fill out your details using the form below and book your workshop with NZTE.

If you are purchasing more than one ticket, all attendees are subject to the agreements and photography consent selected by the ticket purchaser.

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.

Dates Available:

Saturday 25 January 2025 (10:00am to 16:00pm)

Saturday 22 February 2025 (10:00am to 16:00pm)

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.