LEARN TO CARD, SPIN & PLY: A Complete Fibre Journey
- Duration: 10 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Murrumbateman, NSW
- Product code: Spin3
PLEASE NOTE: this workshop is over 2 days: 29th and 30th March - 10.30 to 4pm both days!
Join us for an immersive two-day fibre workshop and discover the art of transforming raw fibre into beautiful, hand-spun yarn. This hands-on experience is perfect for beginners and intermediate fibre enthusiasts alike, offering a guided journey through every step of the process:
Day 1 (Morning) - Carding
Begin your journey with half a day dedicated to learning the essentials of carding. Using a carding machine and blending board, you'll prepare and blend fibres, creating unique textures and colours - perfect for spinning and felting.
Day 1 (Afternoon) & Day 2 (Morning) - Spinning
Dive into the spinning process over 2 half day sessions, where you'll refine your technique and begin spinning the carded fibres into yarn. Gain confidence at the wheel with guidance from Deborah and plenty of hands-on practice.
Day 2 (Afternoon) - Plying
Finish your fibre journey with a session on plying, where you'll learn how to twist your spun yarn to create stronger, more balanced threads. This final step will turn your spun fibres into a finished skein of yarn, ready for use in any knitting, crochet or weaving project.
Duration
Two days (1/2 day carding, 1 day spinning, 1/2 day plying)
Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of the fiber journey.
- To participate in this workshop you will need a functioning spinning wheel. If you are bringing a wheel with you, please ensure it has been serviced and is in full working condition.
- If you would like to participate in the workshop but do not have a spinning wheel at your disposal, we will have a maximum of 6 wheels available to rent for the workshop. These are available at a cost of $30 each for use during the session.
Summary of inclusions:
- 11 hours guidance from a highly experienced spinner.
- Intimate small group setting - plenty of opportunity for questions and demonstration.
- 1 x 100 gram pack of themed Ashford Corriedale Sliver (RRP value $11.50)*.
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for both days.
- A complimentary hand feeding experience with our alpacas.
- 10% off all purchases through the farm shop on the day.
Fibre Selection:
*As mentioned, this workshop includes a 100 gram pack of our multicoloured themed Ashford Corriedale fibre to work with. We have 8 different colour packs to choose from:
- SUMMER - green tea, kiwifruit, bean sprout, lime, mint, spearmint, green.
- AUTUMN - scarlet, orange, purple, magenta, tangerine, chilli pepper, raspberry.
- WINTER - white, bubblegum, indigo, lagoon, blueberry, lilac, blue.
- SPRING - cupcake, candy floss, marshmallow, pansy, strawberry shortcake, grape jelly, lavender.
- PASTELS - white, honey, mint, lavender, cupcake, ice, fog
- FURRY FRIENDS - white, grey, chocolate, butterscotch, toffee, cookie, liquorice.
- RAINBOW BRIGHTS - red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, magenta, purple
- FLURO - fluro lime, fluro orange, fluro pink, fluro yellow, fluro blue, liquorice, natural white.
These packs can be viewed within the SPINNING section of our website for you to make your decision, or by clicking the link provided here: https://blackwattleyarn.com.au/spinning/
Please let us know your preferred fibre pack colour in the booking notes, so we can ensure it is here ready for you on the day.
You will also have the option to purchase additional fibre types and colours from our farm shop on the day, either to use during the workshop or to continue spinning at home!
Teacher: Deborah Everson White - VP of the Alice Spring Beanie Festival and Spinner Extraordinaire!
Time: 10.30am – 4:00pm x 2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
