Spinning Workshop - Sheep to Skein: Learn to Spin (Presented by NZTE)
Closes
Feb 28, 2026Posted on
Nov 11, 2025Event type:
Art , Craft , Workshops ,Price:
$460 ppVenue:
Fleecewood in Wakefield, TasmanAddress:
40 Hiwipango Rd, Wakefield, Tasman 7095, New ZealandRegion:
Nelson / Tasman ,
Tutored by local Nelson/Tasman artist Anne Grassham, in collaboration with NZ Textile Experiences
Beginner Level
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Meet the sheep! Experience the feel of 'raw' wool and how to prepare it. Then create a yarn using just your fingers. Progress to spinning a single thread using a simple spindle, then ply the thread to product a yarn with strength and balance, and wind it into a skein ready to knit or weave. When you can do this, progress to using one of several different spinning wheels and learn how to make the necessary adjustments for effortless spinning. Beware: you may have just become addicted!
You will go home with one or more skeins of wool you have spun.
If this particular workshop is full or the dates offered don't suit, feel free to contact us at info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz
Afterpay available!