Handspinning for beginners

Drop spinning workshop in Cirencester for adults – learn to spin your own yarn from fibre in a relaxed, hands-on, creative class.

In this workshop, you will learn how to spin on a drop spindle, and ply two singles together to make some yarn that you can use in weaving, crochet and other fibre crafts. You will learn about different ways to prepare fibre for spinning, how to process your finished yarn, and have the opportunity to have a go at spinning on a spinning wheel. The atmosphere will be supportive and relaxed, and you’ll have the chance to try out different fibre and colour combinations.

14th October 2026 : Handspinning for beginners

Start Date : Wed 14th Oct 2026

Time : 18:30 - 20:30

Location : Cirencester College

Duration : 2 weeks

Spaces : 6

Code : 10/26_HAS_2W_WK

£66

All resources included. As well as your own drop spindle to keep. Small class.

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About Your Tutor

Katherine Huang is a spinner, weaver, and dyer based in Cirencester. Her work grows from a lifelong fascination with mythology, fairy tales, and history, and with the power of traditional textile skills passed down through generations. Using natural fibres and plant dyes, she works slowly and by hand, drawing thread from fleece, colour from leaf and root, and cloth from patience and practice.