Wheel spinning opens a new world on your spinning journey. You'll get acquainted with the Ashford Kiwi Wheel and start creating your own custom yarn.

We'll cover what fibres work best for beginners and how to prepare them for spinning. You'll learn several spinning and plying techniques -  as well as when and why to use them, tips for spinning consistent yarn and finishing methods to make sure your yarn is as long-lasting as it is unique

Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment. All materials plus the three rental of the Ashford Kiwi Wheel are included.

Minimum 2 and maximum 4 participants.

Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive a three-week rental of an Ashford Two Treadle Kiwi Spinning Wheel and 100 grams of Corriedale wool in two colours of their choice.

APR DATES: Sundays April 21 and 28th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ~or~ 

MAY DATES: Sundays May 19th and 26th  from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.

COST: $165(+tax)  $80 deposit and Rental Agreement with a credit card required for the Ashford Kiwi Spinning Wheel due at the time of the first class.

INSTRUCTOR: Dana Dekoven 

Dana has been a passionate spinner, dyer, knitter, and all-round fibre enthusiast for most of her life. She brings a welcoming approach and more than two decades' experience teaching engagingly hands-on workshops and courses. When not experimenting with fibres, yarn and dyes, she teaches knitting to seniors.