2013 Woolschools
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Felted Wrist Warmers And Mittens
During this short workshop you will produce 2 different styles of wrist warmers. Also included are full written instructions for a pair of mittens so that you will be able to finish them at home after ...Places available: Places still available -
Learn To Love Short Rowing Knitting
Students will complete a small, fun project in which the technique of shaping by short row knitting will be illuminated. LEVEL: Students must be reasonably competent knitters ...Availability: Saturday is fully booked, places still available for Sunday -
Fibre Choice And Preparation
Sue has considerable expertise in the fields of fibre and yarn and will discuss and demonstrate how to choose and prepare fleece and various other natural fibres, ready for use in your projects. ...Availability: Sorry but this woolschool is now fully booked -
Needlefelt Brooch
Ruth will offer a number of options from bird to flower and you will learn the basics of needle felting. LEVEL: Suitable for beginners COST OF MATERIALS: £5.00 ...Availability: Sorry but this woolschool is now fully booked -
Lockerhooked Mat With Sue Clow (Rag Art)
Locker Hooked Mats. Make a small place mat with various fabrics hooked through rug canvas and held in place by a" locker thread". This technique of rug making produces strong rugs with ...Places available: Places still available -
Spin On A Drop Spindle - Gwent Guild Of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
This workshop is designed to teach how to spin and ply on a drop spindle. You can be an absolute beginner and by the end of the workshop you will have the knowledge to make your own yarn with an ancie ...Availability: Sorry but this woolschool is now fully booked -
Introduction To Dyeing
A member of the Guild will guide students through the serendipity of some simple dyeing techniques. Plain yarn will be transformed into beautiful and satisfying space dyed hanks, ready to take home an ...Availability: Sorry but this woolschool is now fully booked -
Felt Bead Jewellery
Students will learn three different techniques of making beads, all using the Wet Felting method. We'll be combining a variety of coloured Merino Fleece with Silk Fibres. We will also explore how the ...Availability: Saturday is fully booked, places still available for Sunday -
Playing With Willow
Students will gain experience of play with willow, to make a variety of small items such as willow fish, star wands and hoops. LEVEL: Suitable for beginners ...Availability: Sorry but this woolschool is now fully booked -
Weave A Tiny Bag
Use a cardboard 'loom' to weave a small but perfectly formed bag. This is an easy first step for the non-weaver or maybe just some fun for anyone. ...Places available: Places still available -
Introduction To Drum Carding
Drumcarders are not - sadly - a magic machine that takes grotty fleece in one end and gives out lovely fluffy batts at the other! We will be looking at how they work and how to get the most out of the ...Availability: Saturday is fully booked, places still available for Sunday -
Wastecoat
Create a stylish new 'waste coat' from a couple of old, unwanted jumpers. LEVEL: Students must be able to use a sewing machine ...Places available: Places still available
