Burnt Fen Alpacas
LEARN TO SPIN WITH ALPACA (S) !
LEARN TO SPIN WITH ALPACA (S) !
Next course dates
Due to Tier 4 restrictions I will put new course dates up later in the year.
Hope to see you then! Annie and the Alpacas
Hand spinning opens up endless possibilities to experiment with colours, textures and materials to make your own unique yarn.
Hand spinning opens up endless possibilities to experiment with colours, textures and materials to make your own unique yarn.
This course will introduce you to working with alpaca fibre, a beautifully soft, strong fibre that makes wonderful yarn for either knitting or weaving.
This course will introduce you to working with alpaca fibre, a beautifully soft, strong fibre that makes wonderful yarn for either knitting or weaving.
We breed for colour and fineness in our herd and have many varied fleeces for you to choose from. You will learn how to assess a good alpaca fleece and the correct carding technique to suit the fleece and type of yarn you want to produce.
We breed for colour and fineness in our herd and have many varied fleeces for you to choose from. You will learn how to assess a good alpaca fleece and the correct carding technique to suit the fleece and type of yarn you want to produce.
Our spinning groups are limited to a maximum of 3, making this course excellent for beginners as each student is able to access any guidance they may need.
Our spinning groups are limited to a maximum of 3, making this course excellent for beginners as each student is able to access any guidance they may need.
We will be working in the relaxed atmosphere of our fondly named 'Kurt the Yurt', our traditional Mongolian yurt which lends itself naturally to this ancient and relaxing craft.
We will be working in the relaxed atmosphere of our fondly named 'Kurt the Yurt', our traditional Mongolian yurt which lends itself naturally to this ancient and relaxing craft.
Timing 10am - 4pm
Cost: £60 per person
Tea, coffee and herbal teas are provided but please bring your own packed lunch.
Please do Contact Me to book or to discuss other days if our dates don't work for you.
Timing 10am - 4pm
Cost: £60 per person
Tea, coffee and herbal teas are provided but please bring your own packed lunch.
Please do Contact Me to book or to discuss other days if our dates don't work for you.
Here’s what we’ve been working on
Here’s what we’ve been working on