Once again we are blessed to have secured the attendance of three wonderful tutors who are bringing you a very tempting selection of classes – how will you narrow down your choice? On the booking form you will have the opportunity to rank your classes in order of preference and then we will try very hard to fit you all in to your preferred classes – it can get like a giant, elaborate 3D jigsaw at times though, and involves a lot of post-it notes, ingenuity and patience!
Angela Hart
https://yarn-n-yarns.com/
yarnnyarns on IG
https://www.youtube.com/c/YarnNYarns
Bio:
Angela is the owner of the online yarn shop Yarn n Yarns, based in Penarth, South Wales, where she stocks lovely commercial and hand dyed yarns, notions and accessories. She also has a fantastic YouTube channel of the same name where she shares all of her knitting, spinning, weaving, crochet and business news. Those that enjoy her content can also sign up to her Patreon account for extra content. A stalwart of The Knit-Tea Retreat since we started in 2018, we are thrilled to welcome her as a tutor in 2023!
Introduction to Drop Spindling
In this workshop you will go from fibre to finished yarn! Suitable for complete beginners, Ange will talk you through spindle types, fibre choice, park and draft and drop spinning, spinning and plying your singles. If time allows, there will be different fibre preparations for you to sample. There are 2 options for this class: bring your own spindle and fibre, or for a small extra charge Ange can provide them for you.
Fun with Fibre
Are you interested in learning how to prepare your own fibre? In this workshop Ange will guide you through getting started on a drum carder, blending board, hand cards and wool combs. These are expensive bits of kit so this is an ideal opportunity to play with fibre prep and see if it’s for you. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it. You will need to supply your own fibre, or buy some from Ange on the day.
Bethan of Joy House Creations
Bethan of Joy House Creations ran our wildly popular lino-printing workshop last year and we are thrilled that she will be returning to join us again for a workshop teaching us how to Needlefelt a Landscape.
Join Bethan from Joy House Creations as we slow down together while learning the mindful skill of needle felting. In this beginner’s workshop you’ll be guided through the basics of needle felting as you craft a beautiful felted landscape.
All tools and materials are included. You can find Bethan online on Instagram @joyhousecreations and at www.joyhousecreations.co.uk
Kath Andrews
https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/@kath_andrews_designs
Bio
Kath lives in North Wales and loves to knit, spin, sew, make bobbin lace and embroider. She believes in the therapeutic benefits of knitting and is rarely seen without needles in hand. She designs, and teaches knitting workshops, both in-person and online. Her skills have been honed by her City and Guilds qualification in Hand Knit Design, completed in 2013.
Kath will be offering three classes this October; Slipped Stitches, Intarsia and Not Basic Lace.
Find Kath on IG as @kath_andrews_designs, and her website here:
https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/
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Bookings for the October retreat go live on Saturday 23rd September at midday for our newsletter subscribers, and on Sunday 24th September for the public.
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