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Mode of study
Part Time
Fee
£56.00
Entry requirements
You will be 19 years old. No previous experience required.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced tutor.
Course Code
CL282A1E
Duration
1-weeks
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
Generic award - no awarding body
Assessment
You will be informally assessed throughout the session.
About the course
Discover this fascinating heritage craft and learn how to transform fibre into beautiful, unique yarn. Whether you are a knitter, crocheter, weaver or simply curious about traditional textile crafts, this friendly and practical workshop will introduce you to the skills needed to create your own bespoke yarn.
Using a drop spindle, you'll learn the fundamentals of spinning, from preparing fibre and drafting to creating a continuous thread. You'll also discover how to ply and finish your yarn, taking home your very own hand-spun creation at the end of the class. All materials are included
Career options
TBC
Course Content - What will I learn?
How fibre is transformed into yarn.
Drafting and spinning techniques.
How to ply and finish your yarn.
An introduction to this traditional heritage craft.
Tips for continuing your spinning journey at home.
You will be informally assessed throughout the session.