Fri 21 Nov
|Go Deer Workshop, Dartington Cider Press
Slow Spin: A Handspun Yarn Workshop with Jean Fenton
Learn the meditative art of hand spinning with a drop spindle, explore fleece preparation, and connect with centuries of craft tradition. Includes spindle kit and fibres to take home...a perfect class for beginners and curious makers alike.
Time & Location
21 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
Go Deer Workshop, Dartington Cider Press, Shinner's Bridge, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6TQ, UK
About the event
Introduction to Hand Spinning with a Drop Spindle with tutor Jean Fenton
Discover the ancient art of hand spinning in this relaxing and informative workshop. You’ll learn how to use a drop spindle, along with essential fleece and fibre preparation techniques to get started on your spinning journey.
As we practice together, I’ll share the rich and fascinating history of spinning and its role in traditional crafts through the ages.
Each participant will receive a spindle kit, complete with full instructions and practice fibres—all included in the cost.
Hand spinning is not only a practical and rewarding skill, but also a deeply mindful and therapeutic process. It offers a powerful connection to our ancestors—and there’s nothing quite like knitting, weaving, or crocheting with yarn you’ve spun yourself.
Tickets
Handpun Yarn Workshop
£35.00
Total
£0.00