I am really very pleased to be presenting our very first Cornish Wools workshops. Currently we have just two planned but more are in the pipeline, two more in November 2009 and then we will start again in the New Year 2010.
The October workshops are as follows
Friday - 2nd October 2009 - 2 half day sessions
10.30am to 12.30pm - Spinning for beginners
1.15pm to 3.15pm - Weaving for beginners
Friday - 23rd October 2009 - 2 half day sessions
10.30am to 12.30pm - Spinning for beginners
1.15pm to 3.15pm - Weaving for beginners
Workshops are to be held in the Church Room - Perranuthnoe
Learn to spin and weave - there are no such words as 'I don't think I will be able to do it' - we are starting from the very beginning with locally farmed sheep fleece from the Roseland Peninsula and from a beautiful flock of Lleyn breed sheep. You will learn how to choose suitable fleece for spinning, looking for long strong fibres which won't break as you spin. Then we will start with a drop spindle, the oldest and most traditional of ways to spin wool. You will be able to make yarn on the drop spindle at the first session and there will also be spinning wheels for you to move on to if you feel confident to have a go. It's easy when you know how, it just for the learning!
Weaving will begin with a simple frame loom, a bit like a picture frame but with a fixed heddle and shuttles for threading the yarn through. You will learn how to warp up the loom and then you will be taught how to make form different patterns and other weaving techniques.
Enjoy discovering either or both of these traditional and useful skills. Emphasis will be placed on individual interests to allow a range of outcomes from production of yarn for knitting or crochet to woven tapestry and fabric. Equipment and materials will be provided and may also be purchased from Cornish Wools.
Tuition is by Carole Grace, a qualified, former college lecturer in art and woven textiles. No previous textile experience is required. Tea and coffee is available but you may wish to bring a packed lunch.
Follow up days to include regular 'workshop' sessions (e.g. knitting, crochet, rug making, natural dyeing and feltmaking are planned to expand the range of textile knowledge and experience.
The following options for booking are available:
Half day £12.50 ~ One day (2 x half day) £20.00 ~ Two days £30
Call in at the Village Crafts shop in Perranuthnoe and book your place or telephone 01736 711808 or email cornishwools@live.co.uk
Please note: Places are limited to 10 persons at any one sessions - so book your place as soon as possible - don't be dissappointed.
Organised by Cornish Wools and Village Crafts of Peranuthnoe
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