Montebello Workshop | 25 Oct | Medieval-Style Spindle Spinning
R350.00
Keen to explore ‘medieval-style’ spinning? Join Clara as she teaches grasped and semi-grasped spindle spinning. This class offers capacity for 4 adults.
Date: 25 October 2025
Time: Morning 10h00 – 13h00
Level: Beginner
The workshop is an introduction to spindle spinning using medieval-style, small-whorl spindles and a grasped or semi-grasped spinning method. The method is in essence a 'park-and-draft' method well suited for beginner spinners, and also a long-draw method for those who would like to learn that.
What you'll learn in this workshop
1. Participants will be introduced to the physics of spindles and spinning.
2. They will learn how to spin yarn by drafting and adding twist to fibre.
3. They will learn the proper way to wind on a durable cop.
4. They will learn how to use a niddy noddy.
5. They will be introduced to plying.
Supplied by Presenter
- Spindles and fibre
Equipment & Requirements
- Reading glasses if you need them
Workshop & Event Details
- No under 13's (adult supervision required)
- Max number of participants: 4
- Level: Beginner
- Date: 25 October 2025
- Time: Morning 10h00 - 13h00
- Location: Mogalakwena Studios, Montebello Design Centre, Newlands
This workshop is presented by guild member, Clara Lindberg.
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