New workshop dates Autumn 15 - Spring 16

Spinning, knitting and dyeing Workshops

Autumn 2015 – Spring 2016
(Please note November workshop in Radda in Chianti has been cancelled by the host)

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 Materials and equipment for use in the workshops are included except where noted otherwise. Additional materials may be available to purchase.

To book, e-mail Deborah.gray7@btinternet.comor call 07776092903

29th Sept Lerwick Shetland	Colours of Shetland: Blending fibres for spinning or felt 3hrs £40 Inspired by the Shetland landscape we will create our own collections of subtle shades of blended wool fibre ready to spin
30th Sept Lerwick Shetland	Knitting Socks: two-at-a-time and toe-up 3 hrs £30 + materials* Knit perfectly matching socks that fit and never experience second-sock syndrome again – customisable - Fair Isle optional
2nd Oct Lerwick Shetland	Drop spindle spinning for beginners  3 hours £40  learn to spin the easy way before venturing onto a wheel. We will use Jamieson & Smith’s combed Shetland wool tops
17 Oct Oban	Drop spindle spinning for beginners  3 hours £40  learn to spin the easy way before venturing onto a wheel. We will use carded wool fleece and combed wool tops
25th Oct Auchterarder	(am) Fleece sorting and Fibre Preparation 3 hours £40 The essential basics for preparing fibres for spinning (pm) Drop spindle spinning for beginners  3 hours £40  learn to spin the easy way before venturing onto a wheel. We will use carded wool fleece and combed wool tops Save £10 if you book both - a great day for beginners!
1 Nov Auchterarder	10 a.m. Solar Dyeing;  3 hours £35 An eco-friendly way to use natural dyes on fibre, yarn or fabric
1 Nov Auchterarder	2pm Gossamer Felt Scarf; 3 hours £30 Create a scarf so soft and light it is hard to believe it is felt!
8 Nov Oban	Knitting Socks: two-at-a-time and toe-up 3 hrs £30 + materials* Knit perfectly matching socks that fit and never experience second-sock syndrome again – customisable -Fair Isle optional
15 Nov Auchterarder	Purposeful spinning  6 hours, £70 not suitable for beginners Learn to design and spin the yarn you need for any project
21 & 22 Nov Tuscany	Beginners’ spinning weekend on an idyllic Cashmere Goat Farm in Chianti, Italy.
6 Dec Oban	Fair Isle knitting 3 hours: £20 plus materials*  Learn some new tricks for easier and better results with this traditional technique. Selection of kits may be available.
13 Dec Auchterarder	Folded book Origami  3 hours £30 Upcycle an unwanted hardback book by folding a design or a word into the pages to make an unusual decorative piece
17 Jan 2016 Auchterarder	Spinning Art Yarns   6 hours, £75 not suitable for beginners Combine colour, texture and technique to create unique yarns
24 Jan Oban	Spinning with a spinning wheel  6 hours £75 A good follow-on workshop from the Drop Spindle Spinning class, also suitable for beginners and improvers
31 Jan Auchterarder	Spinning Silk   3 hours, £45 not suitable for beginners Immerse yourself in luxury! Learn to prepare and spin different forms of pure silk, and create luxurious blends with other fibres
7 Feb Oban	Playing with Colour   3 hours, £40 Different techniques for blending fibres for spinning/felt
21 Feb Oban	Folded book Origami  3 hours £30 Upcycle an unwanted hardback book by folding a design or a word into the pages to make an unusual decorative piece
28 Feb Auchterarder	Playing with Colour   3 hours, £40 Different techniques for blending fibres for spinning/felt
6 March Oban	Spinning Silk   3 hours, £45 not suitable for beginners Immerse yourself in luxury! Learn to prepare and spin different forms of pure silk, and create luxurious blends with other fibres
20 March Oban	Spinning multi-coloured fibres (braids and batts) 6 hours £55 Get the results you want from delicious multi-coloured fibres Price does not include materials – available to purchase*
27 March Auchterarder	Spinning multi-coloured fibres (braids and batts) 6 hours £55 Get the results you want from delicious multi-coloured fibres Price does not include materials – available to purchase*

Places must be booked in advance – please e-mail deborah.gray7@btinternet.com

A  deposit of one third of the workshop fee will be requested to secure your booking. This can be paid in person or by PayPal. The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel, but would be refunded in full in the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled by me.

The balance is payable in cash on the day of the workshop.

*Where materials are not included in the price of the workshop (indicated by *)

they will be available to purchase, or you may bring your own. Please ask for details of what to bring.

For knitting workshops you are expected to provide your own knitting needles – please ask for details of sizes etc.

Auchterarder workshops will be held at either 206 or 204 High Street – the venue will be confirmed shortly before the workshop.

Oban workshops will be held at 22A Alexandra Place, The Esplanade, Oban.

Both venues are fully accessible.

Individual tuition can also be arranged – please contact me for details.