Ever wondered how a fluffy bundle of wool becomes beautiful handspun yarn? Come along and discover the wonderfully satisfying craft of wool spinning!
This relaxed, hands-on 3-hour beginners’ workshop will introduce you to the traditional art of spinning wool. You’ll learn about different types of wool and fibres, how to prepare fleece for spinning, and how to turn loose fibres into your very own yarn.
With friendly guidance throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to try spinning for yourself, learn the basic techniques and build confidence at your own pace. No previous experience is needed – just a little curiosity and a willingness to give something new a go!
During the workshop you’ll:
● Discover different types of wool and spinning fibres.
● Learn about preparing and handling wool.
● Get to grips with the basics of drafting and spinning.
● Have a go at creating your own handspun yarn.
● Learn about twist, yarn consistency and finishing your yarn.
Workshop details:
● Duration: 3 hours
● Suitable for: Complete beginners
● Experience: No previous spinning experience required
● All materials and equipment provided.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of the spinning process, some new skills and, best of all, your very own handspun yarn to take home!
Come and enjoy a few hours of woolly creativity, learn a traditional craft and discover just how addictive spinning can be!
The price includes all materials and tea, coffee and biscuits, as well as the use of a spinning wheel on the day.
The workshop will run from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 28th November and a 100% deposit is required at time of booking. Please provide your contact details when booking in case we need to contact you about the workshop.
The workshop is limited to a maximum of four spinners.
Enniskillen’s Buttermarket is fully accessible and there’s a cafe and public toilets within the courtyard. There’s also lots of pay and display parking available in Down/Market street and surrounding areas.
Skill level: Complete beginners.
Tutor: Elaina Blampied has over 16 years spinning experience. She has taught spinning for a number of years and regularly gives talks and undertakes demonstrations at heritage craft events. She also dyes and spins her own range of hand dyed, handspun yarn and enjoys knitting and crochet and a host of other crafts.
Cancellation policy: A refund of payment for a workshop will be given for cancellations only if your space can be filled by another student, minus a 10% administration fee. In the unlikely event we need to cancel a workshop, a full refund or shop credit (whichever you prefer) will be given. We cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situation out of our control.