Beginners Spinning
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On this five day course, Alison Daykin, co-author of "Creative Spinning", will teach you all the basics of spinning, including selecting, sorting and preparing fleece. She will help you select your first wheel, whether new or second hand, and show you how to prepare it before you begin to spin. You will leave with the confidence to spin a singles yarn; ply those singles and finish your hanks. You will have the understanding to be able to spin commercially prepared tops and a small selection of fancy yarns. All materials provided including spinning wheels, but please feel free to bring your own wheel if you are able. | |
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Beginners | |
| Tutor: | Alison Daykin | |
| Date: | 16 – 21 May 2010 | |
| Venue: | New Bath Hotel, Matlock | |
| Prices: | £ 587 Full Board | |
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To Book: |
On-line here You can also telephone us on 01283 701729 to make a provisional reservation. |
Introduction to Spinning
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Whet your appetite with this week-end course where you will learn the basics of spinning and plying under the expert tuition of Alison Daykin, co-author of "Creative Spinning". All materials provided including spinning wheels, but please feel free to bring your own if you are able. | |
| Suitable for : | Beginners | |
| Tutor : | Alison Daykin | |
| Date: | 5 - 7 November 2010 | |
| Venue: | New Bath Hotel, Matlock | |
| Prices: | £ 273 Full Board | |
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To Book: |
On-line here You can also telephone us on 01283 701729 to make a provisional reservation. |
Creative Spinning
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Under the expert guidance of Alison Daykin, co-author of "Creative Spinning", you will be shown simple tricks and tips that will soon have you designing your own exclusive yarn. You don't need to be able to paint and draw to take part in this course, just have an open mind! Using your experience of fibre preparation, Z and S twist, etc. learn how to produce exciting yarns that will enhance your knitting, crochet, weaving or even embroidery.
All materials provided, including wheels if you are unable to bring your own.
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| Suitable for : | Not for a beginner. | |
| Tutor : | Alison Daykin | |
| Date: | 18 - 20 June 2010 | |
| Venue: | New Bath Hotel, Matlock | |
| Prices: | £ 273 Full Board | |
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To Book: |
On-line here You can also telephone us on 01283 701729 to make a provisional reservation. . |
Learn to Drop Spindle
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On this course you will learn the same as on the Beginners course, but using a drop spindle rather than a wheel. Alison will teach you all the basics of spinning, including selecting, sorting and preparing fleece. You will have the chance to try a variety of drop spindles which will help you find your ideal. You will leave with the confidence to be able to spin a singles yarn; ply those singles and finish your hanks and have the understanding to be able to spin commercially prepared tops and a small selection of fancy yarns. All materials and equipment are provided. | |
| Suitable for : | Beginners. | |
| Tutor : | Alison Daykin | |
| Dates and Prices: | Available by Tailor Made | |
| To Book : | Telephone us on 01283 701729 |