This workshop is for those who can spin a basic 2-ply yarn and who want to experiment with more advanced techniques using a spinning wheel.
Start by learning techniques to impose your wishes upon the wool, including spinning the yarn thickness you want rather than 'what the wool wants'. Once these skills are mastered we'll move on to spinning a range of novelty yarns, which can include shaggy yarns, spiral spinning, core spinning, bouche, rats tails and various plying and binding techniques, depending on your preference.
You will go home with several different skeins of wool you have spun.
Dates Available:
Sunday 01 March 2026 (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 - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want
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Price is per person. Includes service fee.
Tutor: Anne Grassham
Level: Intermediate
Date: Multiple Sessions Available | 1 Day Workshop
Location: Fleecewood | 40 Hiwipango Rd, Wakefield, Tasman 7095, New Zealand
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This workshop is for those who can spin a basic 2-ply yarn and who want to experiment with more advanced techniques using a spinning wheel.
Start by learning techniques to impose your wishes upon the wool, including spinning the yarn thickness you want rather than 'what the wool wants'. Once these skills are mastered we'll move on to spinning a range of novelty yarns, which can include shaggy yarns, spiral spinning, core spinning, bouche, rats tails and various plying and binding techniques, depending on your preference.
You will go home with several different skeins of wool you have spun.
Dates Available:
Sunday 01 March 2026 (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.
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Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want
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