Tiwtor / Tutor: Katie Weston from @hilltopkatie

Costiau / Cost: £85

For this masterclass spinning workshop with Katie Weston (@hilltopkatie) from Hilltop Cloud you will be exploring the magic of spinning silk. This includes looking at the various ways to spin this fibre and how it changes the finished yarn. We will also explore the different types of silk to gain an understanding of how they are produced, where they come from and how these production elements influence the characteristics of your final spun yarn. 

Exploring silk spinning will allow you to spin medium to fine yarns for making a variety of garments from woven cloth to knitted lace shawls. Join us on this masterclass with Katie to spin silk!

 You can spin these yarns on any wheel with a standard orifice, though if you have a choice of wheels then one with higher ratios will make things easier. A…