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LEARN  TO  SPIN  WITH  ALPACA (S) !

Hand spinning opens up endless possibilities to experiment with colours and textures to make your own unique yarn. 

For more information or to register your interest for my 2026 workshops please contact me

2026 Spinning Dates

Tuesday 15th April 
Tuesday 16th June 
Tuesday 22nd September 
Saturday 14th November 

Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss other date options.

£105 per person
Including all materials, a light lunch and refreshments during the day.

For private or group bookings please email me to discuss numbers and dates. 

Hand Spinning

This course will introduce you to the ancient tradition of hand spinning.
 
You will work with alpaca fibre, a beautifully soft, strong natural fibre that makes wonderful yarn for knitting, crochet or weaving. 
 
You will learn how to assess a good alpaca fleece and the correct carding technique to suit the fleece and type of yarn you want to produce.
 
Alpaca fleece is a fantastic fibre to work with, and you are often able to meet the original owner of the fleece you are working with and see the complete transition from alpaca to yarn.

Timing 

The day runs from 10am - 4pm and you are welcome to take breaks as you wish.

Tea, coffee and herbal teas are available in the yurt and I provide a simple vegetarian soup for lunch. 
 
Classes are limited to 3 students, making this course excellent for beginners as each student is able to access any guidance they may need. 

We have been breeding alpacas in Norfolk for many years and normally have anywhere between 35 and 45 alpacas on the farm.
 
Alpacas are naturally shy but when comfortable are also super inquisitive, they will no doubt meander over to say hello for a carrot or two! 

Alpacas

 Kurt the Yurt

We work next to the alpaca fields in the relaxed atmosphere of my fondly named 'Kurt the Yurt', a traditional Mongolian yurt which lends itself naturally to this relaxing craft.
 
I have spinning wheels which you are welcome to use but if you have your own wheel please do bring it with you if possible as we all get to know the idiosyncrasies of our own wheels!

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