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Spinning, Spindles, Spinning Wheels

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  • #32
    duckling10
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭duckling10


    you're very welcome, Carrighead,
    trick is to persevere, even if your first yarn is lumpy and bumpy, it will improve.
    I still have my very first handspun yarn, it's 20 years old now!
    do try to meet other spinners, you will learn a lot from them. If you know of any knitting groups that meet in your area, check them out to see if there is by any chance a spinner in the group too.

    There will be a festival in West Cork in May, 16th and 17th,
    there is a workshop for Spinning for Beginners,
    here's the link. there may still be places for the afternoon workshop
    http://sheepsheadyarnfestival.weebly.com/spinning-for-beginners.html

    keep an eye too on blog Woolly Way of Ireland, for upcoming events and workshops.
    Here's another seller I have met myself: jennifer at
    https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/WoolFinchStudio/search?search_query=roving&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search,
    based in Scarriff co clare.
    also sometimes the wool sold for felting at Vibes abd Scribes can be suitable for spinning too and a lot of craft shops sell this wool now. if it's reasonably priced it can't hurt to try it out.

    if you join the Guild weavespindye.ie and become a paid up member, you can even hire a spinning wheel from them for a month or two to try it out and see if you really love it.


  • #33
    duckling10
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭duckling10


    Hear ye, Hear ye!
    Spinners of Ireland and people interested in Spinning,
    there will be a Spinning Event at Craggaunowen Co Clare, on Sunday 14th August from 1pm to 5pm.

    here's the blurb:
    Join us for our Spinning and Textile Skill Share Day!! Spinners bring your own wheel or spindle or if you have always wanted to try spinning come along and have a go! Try Spinning, Felting, Nettle Cord, or come and share your skill with us.

    Contact Craggaunowen for more details 061 367146.
    Admission fee applies. All welcome.

    facebook link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1082252691868750/?active_tab=posts

    webiste for more info on Craggaunowen:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1082252691868750/?active_tab=posts

    Hope to see some new faces on the day!


  • #34
    duckling10
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭duckling10


    Wool Spinning Workshop!
    Learn to spin on a drop spindle and spinning wheel in this workshop, 10am to 5pm, Saturday 14th October 2017.
    Drop spindles, wool and spinning wheels provided. You will take away your own very first mini skein of handspun wool and a beginner’s drop spindle with instruction leaflet. We will first use the drop spindle then each participant will spin on a spinning wheel. Handcarders, a drumcarder are all available for carding and blending.
    Hear about the history of spinning and textile production.
    Venue: Boher Community Centre, County Limerick, approx 15km from Limerick, along the N24. Maps and directions to follow. Free parking onsite.
    Bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee making facilities available.
    Cost for the day: 65 euro per person. Deposit of 15 euro required in advance to book your place.
    Contact me by PM if interested.


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