Workshop | Learn grasped and semi-grasped spindle spinning
R250.00
Keen to explore ‘medieval-style’ spinning? Join Clara as she teaches grasped and semi-grasped spindle spinning. This class offers capacity for 8 adults.
Date: 16 August 2025
Time: Afternoon 14h00 – 17h00
Level: Beginner
Various soups will be available on the day.
Don’t forget to purchase a soup ticket for R30 if you’d like a hearty lunch.
Learn grasped and semi-grasped spindle spinning - with or without a distaff. Often referred to as 'medieval-style spinning', grasped and semi-grasped spinning (which is not the same as supported spinning) is done with a small-whorl spindle often in conjunction with a distaff for 'storage' of the fibre being spun.
What you'll learn in this workshop
- At this workshop we will discuss different types of spindles
- Why spindles are constructed the way they are;
- and the effect of the build of the spindle on the yarn spun.
- Participants will have the opportunity to try out various small-whorl spindles - and distaffs if they prefer.
Supplied by Presenter
- Spindles for practising on
Equipment & Requirements
- Fibre (If preferred 50g fibre can be bought from guild)
- Own spindle if you have one
Workshop & Event Details
- No under 13s
- Max number of participants: 8
- Level: Beginner
- Date: 16 August 2025
- Time: Afternoon 14h00 - 17h00
- Location: SASNEV, Pinelands
This workshop is presented by guild member, Clara Lindberg.
Logistics
- Various soups will be available on the day. Don't forget to purchase a soup ticket for R30 if you'd like a hearty lunch.
- Present your workshop invoice on arrival.
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