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Custom Classes
Ask me about:
- Visiting your knitting group for a free spinning demonstration
- Scheduling a class at your shop or business
- Classes in other parts of England
- Private lessons catering personally to your needs and skill level.
Feel free to email me at any time.
Class Schedule
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Superspin 1 Sept 23 and 30, 1pm-4pm £65
Hosted by Diane Mulholland, Parson's Green, London. |
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This two part, 6 hour workshop covers all you need to know to get you started on spinning. Learn the basics on how to choose fibre, the different methods of fibre preparation (including carding and combing), and drafting. You’ll even get a chance to try out a couple of different wheels. AND YOU WILL GO HOME SPINNING! (fibre that is) Includes spindle and fibre kit to start you off.
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Mohair Madness Oct 26, 10am-1pm £35
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London.
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Luxurious shining curls of mohair - what do we do with them? This class will explore different ways to process and spin mohair and cover ideas for blending and including the fibre in your spinning projects. Please bring your spindle or wheel, and hand cards if you have them. All other materials supplied.
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Stunning Silk Oct 26, 2pm-5pm £40
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
Everything you wanted to know about spinning this gorgeous fibre. Learn how to work with prepared silk tops, silk hankies and cocoons, and blend silk with other fibres for just a hint of luxury and sheen. Please bring your spindle or wheel, and hand cards if you have them. All other materials supplied.
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Superspin 1 Oct 28 and Nov 11, 10am-1pm £65
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
This two part, 6 hour workshop covers all you need to know to get you started on spinning. Learn the basics on how to choose fibre, the different methods of fibre preparation (including carding and combing), and drafting. You’ll even get a chance to try out a couple of different wheels. AND YOU WILL GO HOME SPINNING! (fibre that is) Includes spindle and fibre kit to start you off.
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Superspin 2 Oct 28 and Nov 11, 2pm-5pm £60
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
This workshop builds on all the skills learned in Superspin 1. Learn more about your spindle or wheel, discover a variety of drafting techniques and explore plying and finishing methods to create 3-ply, cabled and singles yarns.
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Superspin 1 Nov 2 and 16, 10am-1pm £65
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
This two part, 6 hour workshop covers all you need to know to get you started on spinning. Learn the basics on how to choose fibre, the different methods of fibre preparation (including carding and combing), and drafting. You’ll even get a chance to try out a couple of different wheels. AND YOU WILL GO HOME SPINNING! (fibre that is) Includes spindle and fibre kit to start you off.
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Superspin 2 Nov 2 and 16, 2pm-5pm £60
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
This workshop builds on all the skills learned in Superspin 1. Learn more about your spindle or wheel, discover a variety of drafting techniques and explore plying and finishing methods to create 3-ply, cabled and singles yarns.
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Single Spun Dec 7, 10am-1pm £35
Hosted by Socktopus, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
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Supersoft, low-twist singles have become everyone's favourite yarn. Learn how to prepare, spin and set your singles and use them to greatest effect in your knitted projects. Please bring your spindle or wheel. Includes 100g of hand-painted fibre for your singles project.
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