Sunday 20th December - Fibre Workshop - Wool Fleece and Hand Spinning

Join me in the Arra Textiles studio for a very special hand spinning workshop. I'll guide you through transforming raw fleece into your own hand-spun yarn.
 
In this workshop, we’ll talk about types of fleeces and fibres and the best way to skirt and clean raw fleece.
 
We’ll cover hand carding techniques and spinning with a drop spindle to create both single-ply and 2-ply yarn. Well blend wool shades and textures for custom effects and go through tips for cleaning, storing and using fleece
 
We'll be working with beautiful raw fleece sourced from a local Ryeland flock in Kincardine O’Neil. Expect plenty of opportunities to connect with the materials, the sheep and place.
 
Each participant will take home their own hand-spun yarn.
 
£68 per person
10am-12.30pm (2.5 hrs) 
Parking available.
 
Suitable for ages 16 and up. No prior experience necessary. All materials and equipment supplied, please do not bring fleece from home to the workshop without getting in touch first!