*Please note that this workshop is from 10am to 3pm

In this workshop you will learn how to use a handspindle to make thread from fibres. We will use prepared wool sliver, but fibre preparation will be discussed.
The spindle has been used by the whole human race for at least 10,000 years, and is still used in some parts of the world as the principal way of producing yarn for clothing. It is a very efficient tool.

Spindles are a portable and affordable way to make your own yarn. Even if you have a spinning-wheel, it is useful to have spindles to take when travelling, and to use when demonstrating.

Requirements:
• If you have a spindle, you can bring it, but if you don’t I’ll have home-made ones you can borrow or buy ($5).
• If you have wool sliver (tops) or carded batts you can bring it/them, but if not I’ll have wool sliver available (Bendigo Woollen Mills, inexpensive).
• And you’ll need to bring lunch; sandwiches can be bought at a nearby convenience store.
Tea and coffee supplied.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR JOAN APTHORP
Joan was born and brought up in South Africa, studied Fine Art at University, majoring in Sculpture; from there she taught high-school Art in England.

Joan took up spinning in 1980; loves handspindling, really loves demonstrating spinning and related crafts, and helping others learn them.

Please note that the price for all QSWFA Workshops marked “Beginners” is now $60 members and non-members per day.

For any queries regarding workshops please contact Phillipa Rooke
Ph 3369 2003 | Email : phillipa@powerup.com.au

Enrolment/payment forms are available from link text

Other places to find information about this workshop:
* QSWFA website