Yarn Spinning Class for Beginners: Drop Spindle

Learn how to spin yarn in Wattle Ponds!



2 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests

$55 (Afterpay available)


NSW Country
•
Craft
•
Textiles
•
Creative Kids
Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin your own woollen yarn? Experience some self-care and creative time while you learn how to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle.
In this fun workshop, you will be shown the basics of spinning using a drop spindle, as well as learn all about a variety of natural fibres suitable for spinning. By the end, you'll take home your hand-spun yarn to admire and enjoy.
Suitable for ages 12 and above, all materials will be provided, including the use of a drop spindle and 50 grams of natural fibre for spinning. The workshop will be held with a small group of eight students.
A delicious homemade morning tea will be provided, with a gluten-free option included.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase a drop spindle kit for $40 to continue spinning at home. Additionally, you will have the chance to tour our farm and feed the friendly alpacas, sheep, rabbits, ducks, and chickens!

Knowledge required
Beginners welcome.
 
What you'll get
  • All materials provided, including use of a drop spindle and 50 grams of natural fibre for spinning.
  • You'll be served a delicious homemade morning tea (gluten-free option available by request).
  • You'll take home your hand-spun yarn to admire and enjoy.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Wattle Ponds, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Yarn Spinning Class for Beginners: Drop Spindle location
Your teacher

Three Muscats Fibre Farm
Three Muscats Fibre Farm

2k

Rebecca Muscat is a Textile & Fibre Artist living on a 4 acre Fibre farm in the Hunter region of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from The University of Newcastle.
Rebecca works primarily in various forms of weaving, botanical dyeing, macrame, crochet and embroidery.
With a particular interest in slow fashion and the maker movement, Rebecca’s aim is to promote each person’s creative process as a form of mindfulness & self care.
Sharing her passion for time honoured fibre crafts with others brings great joy.
Rebecca is a very hands on educator with a warm & practical style of teaching. Each student is encouraged to express their individual creativity using the techniques and skills they learn in her workshops.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them

They can also choose from our 11,000+ other classes

Gifting options
2024-11-15 15:00:00
V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d production NSW Country NSW AU nsw-country