Learn to Spin-Textile Art and Contemporary Fibre Workshops for Teachers PD

Listed by: NZ Textile Experiences

Professional development (PD) Tasman/Nelson

Posted: 18 March 2024

Notice reference #: 1HAfnK

Workshop: Sheep to Skein – Learn to Spin

Tutor: Anne Grassham

Level: This workshop is for beginners and those wanting to refresh basic spinning skills - great for professional development and to be inspired about new art teaching ideas.

Description: Meet the sheep. Experience the feel of “raw” wool and how to prepare it. Then create a yarn using just your fingers. Progress to spinning a single thread using a simple spindle, then ply the thread to produce a yarn with strength and balance, and wind it into a skein ready to knit or weave. When you can do this, progress to using one of several different spinning wheels and learn how to make the necessary adjustments for effortless spinning. Beware: you may just become addicted!

Anne may even treat you to an old fashioned Devonshire tea.

What to Bring: You are welcome to bring their own wheel if you have one.

Finished Product: You will go home with one or more skeins of wool you have spun.

Location: Held at Fleecewood, Anne's farmlet in Wai-iti Valley approximately 18km from Wakefield (40km to Nelson Airport).

Events summary

Tasman/Nelson

27 April 2024 – 27 April 2024

Tasman/Nelson

15 May 2024 – 15 May 2024

Tasman/Nelson

15 June 2024 – 15 June 2024

Further information

Contact: Cynthia Greep

(027) 429 6344

info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

www.nztextileexperiences.com

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