Accredited by Agored Cymru (Welsh Awarding Body)
Student comments:
'Dunja is the most fantastic teacher'
'The course was so engaging, all materials were really well prepared, we wanted for nothing'
'I couldn’t recommend this course highly enough'
'This innovative course is very well planned and delivered'
This unique, accredited and internationally recognised unit of three credits provides a foundation in hand spinning with wool. The taught element of the course is run over two days up to a month apart, with award winning tutor Dunja Roberts. In addition to the practical instruction you will receive a comprehensive Learner Guide and a Workbook to complete and full support throughout the course. There is no exam but the exercises you complete in the Workbook, along with examples of your hand spinning, will demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained in order to be awarded the unit.
Syllabus
To book your place please get in touch
For available dates see the calendar
Student comments:
'Dunja is a wonderful teacher, extremely knowledgeable and patient'
'The studio is very well equipped and the setting is fantastic'
'The sense of satisfaction at the end of the day, walking away with your own skein of yarn is amazing'
'This course is excellent in every way'
A day of inspirational teaching, encouragement and fun. Learn the basics of hand spinning, right from choosing a fleece to setting the yarn. By the end of the day you will have proudly spun and plied your very own yarn which you will be able to use in a small project.
This course may be taken along with the ‘Next steps’ day to make a weekend of spinning delight.
Syllabus
For available dates see the calendar
Now you've mastered spinning fast, fine and consistent you are ready for the next challenge! Art yarns require you to slow down and grow a whole new set of skills to spin exuberant, colourful and textured yarns. On this course you will learn how to spin a variety of speciality yarns, including incorporating beautiful, hand dyed curls, beads and buttons. You will go home with a range of mini skeins of your very own.
Syllabus:
For available dates see the calendar
On this one day workshop you will spin new and exotic fibres, from lustrous silk to Kevlar and rose fibre. Each will demand different techniques to spin successfully.
Syllabus
The first part of the workshop will concentrate on discussion of the following:
Then you will have the chance to experiment with a wide range of exotic and unusual fibres. Spin samples and make brief but effective notes which will build into your own practical spinning reference library.
For available dates see the calendar
On this one day course you will learn the specific techniques used to spin flax into linen as well as learning how to spin cotton with a supported spindle. These new techniques will expand your spinning boundaries and give you more options how to spin and blend both very long and very short fibres.
Suitable for spinners with good, basic skills.
What you will learn:
By the end of the day you will have a number of samples to take home with you, as well as new skills to incorporate into your spinning repertoire.
For available dates see the calendar
Accredited by Agored Cymru (Welsh Awarding Body)
Student comments:
'A hugely rewarding, inspiring and empowering course'
'I have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone interested in learning this skill'
This unique, accredited and internationally recognised unit of twelve credits provides a broad and deep study of hand spinning. The taught element of the course is run over six days around six weeks apart, with award winning tutor Dunja Roberts, followed by four months to complete spinning and a project assignment. Along with the practical instruction you will receive a comprehensive Learner Guide as well as a Workbook to complete. There is no formal written examination but the exercises you complete in the Workbook, along with many examples of your hand spinning and the final design and make project, will demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained. The workbook and practical examples are assessed and on successful completion you are awarded an Agored Cymru certificate.
This is a serious unit of study so be prepared to be challenged, inspired and immersed in hand spinning!
Syllabus
To book your place please get in touch
For available dates see the calendar
'Dunja is a great teacher, very proficient and experienced in her craft'
'The teaching was well organised but also relaxed and we were always encouraged and supported'
'An inspirational course in a marvellous setting. Thoroughly recommend'
Now that you have mastered the basics of spinning you will soon want to be able to produce a wider variety of yarns. On this one day course you will discover new techniques for spinning yarns from fine to super-bulky using a variety of natural, luxury and manufactured fibres.
Come for a day of inspirational teaching, encouragement and fun and discover just what a wonderful variety of yarns you can spin for your next knitting, crochet or weaving project.
Syllabus
For available dates see the calendar
You've been spinning for a while now, but are you getting stuck in a rut? Then it's time for some in depth study!
On this course you will try out up to ten different breeds from the main UK types of down (fine), longwool and lustre, hill and mountain, as well as a guest fleece or two!
By the end of the day you will:
You will go home inspired by what you can achieve!
Syllabus
For available dates see the calendar
Day workshop times are 10am to 4.30pm. All materials, tools and equipment are provided. Morning and afternoon refreshments are included but please bring a packed lunch. If you prefer you may go down to the tea rooms in Cwmdu where you will find delicious lunches served!
Half day workshop times are 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm.
To book, please get in touch or telephone 01874 730907. By booking onto a course you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
Payment methods: BACS, cheque, cash or debit/credit card.
Group tuition cost varies depending on the workshop. Individual tuition: £28 per hour.
If you would like to attend a workshop or have individual tuition but cannot make the advertised dates, please contact me and we can make alternative arrangements.