Wool Spinning

Discover the traditional craft of wool spinning in this hands-on workshop with expert heritage spinner Alison Milton. 🧶✨

Learn how to turn raw wool into yarn using a traditional drop spindle, from preparing the fibres to drafting and twisting your own thread. Alison will guide you through the process, sharing her knowledge of this fascinating heritage craft and helping you develop the skills to spin your own yarn.

Alison is a traditional textile worker and a leather worker. She divides her time fairly equally between knitting caps and making leather pouches, cases, belts and bracers based on archaeological finds and museum exhibits.

Whether you're completely new to spinning or simply curious to try an age-old craft, this relaxed workshop is a chance to slow down, learn something new and enjoy the satisfaction of making something by hand. Ideal for textile or yarn artists wanting to use something hand spun!

Expect plenty of chatting, experimenting and creative time, with expert guidance throughout. You'll leave with your own hand-spun yarn and the confidence to keep practising at home.

Enjoy complimentary hot drinks and snacks or feel free to bring your own.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or have parent/guardian permission.

Suitable for ages 12+

All materials provided

All abilities welcome - no previous experience needed