Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want, 19 October | Event in Nelson | AllEvents

Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want

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Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

6 hours

Hiwipango Rd, Belgrove, Wakefield 7095, New Zealand

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Date & Location

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am to 06:00 am (NZDT)

Hiwipango Rd, Belgrove, Wakefield 7095

40 Hiwipango Rd, Belgrove, Wakefield 7095, New Zealand, Nelson

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Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Spinning Techniques
A One-Day Workshop with Anne Grassham
📍 Location: Fleecewood Farmlet, Wai-iti Valley, Wakefield
🗓 Dates Available:
- Sunday 19 October 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
- Sunday 23 November 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
💰 Cost: $460

For spinners who’ve mastered the 2-ply and are ready to explore the expressive edge of fibre, this workshop is your invitation to experiment, refine, and play.
Held at Fleecewood, Anne’s tranquil farmlet in the Wai-iti Valley, you’ll begin by learning how to guide the wool—spinning with intention, not just instinct. Discover how to control yarn thickness, texture, and twist to match your creative vision.
✨ What You’ll Explore:
- Precision spinning: impose your wishes on the wool, not the other way around
- Novelty yarns: experiment with spiral spinning, shaggy textures, core spinning, bouche, rat’s tails, and more
- Plying & binding techniques: learn how to add structure, whimsy, and strength to your yarns
- Hands-on practice: spin and take home several skeins of your own experimental yarns
This is a day of joyful exploration—perfect for fibre artists, textile designers, and curious makers who want to push past the predictable and into the poetic.

🐑 Practical Details:
• Held at Fleecewood, 18km from Wakefield (approx. 40km from Nelson Airport)
• Spinning wheels available, or bring your own
• Wear suitable footwear for the farm
• Tea & coffee provided—please bring your own snacks and lunch
• Accommodation options available upon enquiry
📬 Bookings & Inquiries
To reserve your place, contact aW5mbyB8IG56dGV4dGlsZWV4cGVyaWVuY2VzICEgY28gISBueg==
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Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want, 19 October | Event in Nelson | AllEvents
Spinning Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Making Wool Do What You Want
Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am