Courses

Course Times

Each course consists of 6 x 2 1/2 hour lessons. Choose which day or time bests suits you.

Day Courses: Mondays - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Night Courses: Tuesdays - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

* Other times available by appointment only. Group appointments available by appointment also.

To arrange a suitable time, please contact Barb on 0447 026 466.



Spinning Courses


Beginners Spinning Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

Beginners Spinning Course covers:

  1. Choosing a fleece
  2. Preparing fleece for spinning, cleaning and carding
  3. Spinning and plying
  4. Washing yarn ready to knit, crochet or weave

Advanced Spinning Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

The Advanced Spinning Course is for anyone who wishes to expand on their knowledge of spinning. The course covers:

  1. Alternative carding methods
  2. Different ways to ply singles
  3. Blending fibre
  4. Washing fibre to spin clean
  5. Tons more practise spinning

Fine Spinning Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

This is an advanced course for anyone who can already spin proficiently. The course covers knitting a lacy scarf where techniques learnt are:

  1. Preparing fleece for lace weight yarn
  2. Spinning yarn
  3. Knitting yarn
  4. Washing and blocking completed scarf

Equipment Hire

Ashford Scotch Tension and Double Drive wheels available to hire

These wheels are available for the duration of the course chosen.
A desposit/bond will apply which is fully refundable upon return of wheel on completion of course*.

* Wheel must be returned in same condition as when it left the premises - Hand cards will accompany the wheel


Knitting Courses


Beginners Knitting Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

This is course is for those who have been unfortunate enough to never have picked up knitting needles before.

General Knitting Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

This is course is for those who have knitted before and would like to expand on their knowledge. This course is your choice and able to cover any of the following:

  • Read knitting charts
  • Lace knitting
  • Aran knitting
  • Alternative cast on and cast off
  • Manipulating stiches for effect
  • Short rows


Crocheting Course

Course Duration: 6 weeks
Lessons: 2 1/2 hours once per week

This is course is for those who would like to learn to crochet. The course includes:

  • Learn the stitches
  • Learn to read the charts
  • Crochet