An Introduction to Hand Spinning Wool
13th July 2024
Bumblebees of Llandovery
£130/person
10.00 - 15.30
Learn how to spin wool into yarn on this hands-on spinning workshop with Helen Hickman of Nellie & Eve.
You’ll start by learning how to sort fleece, use hand and drum carders, then you’ll take a look at how the spinning wheel works.
There will be three different types of spinning wheel for you to try, or bring your own spinning wheel along.
After lunch you’ll get your hands on the spinning wheel and learn how to spin the prepared wool into yarn.
Helen will show you how to ply and you’ll use all equipment to create a mini skein of yarn to take home with you.
What’s included?
All equipment and materials are provided for the day.
A goody bag to take home which includes wool tops & hand carded wool fibre plus a discount codes to use at www.nellieandeve.com & at Bumblebees.
A delicious 2 course ploughman’s lunch served at The Castle Hotel.
Refreshments available throughout the day.
Booking is essential.