SUNDAY 14 APRIL 11AM - 5PM

Sandra will be teaching new spinners the basics of making yarn on both a drop spindle and spinning wheel. Participants will have the chance to learn the differences in fibres and working with them, preparing the wool for hand spinning and spinning their first skein of wool. Materials and equipment will be provided, but if you have a spinning wheel that you would like to use, feel free to bring it along. This class will confirm if hand spinning is something you want to pursue on a higher level and classes will be held later for continuing with this traditional craft. Spinning is one of those crafts that just seems to feed the soul. Once you get the hang of it, spinning is very relaxing and you can drift with the meditative-like flow, or have a chat whilst spinning— like so many of our ancestors did.

Classes and workshops are limited in size, please book early to avoid disappointment

Materials are provided for all workshops and classes. Tea, coffee, biscuits provided, but you will need to bring your own lunch.

Public transport: the 51 bus (Cork/Galway) stops in the village of Crusheen, 3 miles from Ballinruan. If you need to be met and transported to the class, please get in touch via email or text at 085 1430650.

Driving? Irish Fibre Crafters is just 5 minutes off of the Crusheen exit from the M18

Further Questions? Contact me via email from the FIND US page.