​From Raw Fleece to Yarn, a workshop for beginners on processing fleece and spinning yarn. with Chris Richard 1st August 10:30-4pm

From Raw Fleece to Yarn, a workshop for beginners on processing fleece and spinning yarn.

In this workshop Chris Richards of Blind Ram Yarns will guide participants through sorting, washing and carding a fleece, and then how to spin using both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel to create a usable yarn.

This will be an all-day workshop, from 10.30 to 4pm.

Chris will supply raw fleece straight from my sheep, plus some scoured fleece for people to try carding with; mini hand carders and a drum carder. Chris will bring a variety of pre-carded fibres plus her wheel and drop spindles, and people can use these to practice spinning with.

Hand spun yarn will also be on display.

Location TYMHORAU WORKSHOP Number 25 Highstreet Machynlleth