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5-Day Beginner's Spinning Workshop


  • Lorna's Fiber Studio Westside of Vancouver Vancouver, BC Canada (map)

Join master wool spinners and shepherds Elizabeth and Martha to discover the historical craft of hand carding and spinning on a spindle or a spinning wheel.  Learn to assess raw fleece qualities as well as how to sort, card and spin wool directly from several local sheep breeds. "Get the feel" of simple creation - make yarn! If you weave, knit, or crochet, you can further personalize your textiles by learning these ancient skills, a workshop is perfect for a beginning to new spinner. 

All materials provided. Please indicate if you can bring your own cards, hand spindle and/or spinning wheel.


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