Grasped Spindle Spinning
R300.00
In this beginners’ spinning workshop, spinning will be done on ‘medieval’ spindles with small, centre-weighted whorls. The workshop will teach the basics of how twist turns fibre into yarn, how to draft, how to wind a cop, and how to ply yarn.
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Time: Morning 10h00 – 13h00
Level: Beginner
Beginners' spinning workshop. Spinning will be done on 'medieval' spindles with small, centre-weighted whorls. The workshop will teach the basics of how twist turns fibre into yarn, how to draft, how to wind a cop, and how to ply yarn.
What you'll learn in this workshop
- What a spindle is
- How twist turns fibre into yarn
- How to draft
- How to wind a cop
- How to ply yarn
Supplied by Presenter
- All necessary tools and materials: spindles and fibre
Equipment & Requirements participants must bring
- Reading glasses if necessary
Workshop & Event Details
- No under 8's (adult supervision required for children 8 and older)
- Max number of participants: 6
- Level: Beginner
- Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Time: Morning 10h00 - 13h00
- Location: Richard Crowie Hall, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
This workshop is presented by guild member, Clara Lindberg
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