Time & location
tuesday 12 dec 18:00 – 21:00
Lier, Netelaan 4, 2500 Lier, België

About the event
Spinning with a drop spindle is the oldest method of making yarn. It is still used today
because it is so great – all you need is a spinning pin and some fiber, and you can take it
anywhere. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of spinning: the 4 simple movements you need
to start making yarn. After this class you will be able to spin beautiful yarn and you can
continue practicing at home. Ideal for your own weaving, knitting or crochet project, or just
because you want to learn about spinning. The wool used in this spinning course comes from different native sheep breeds of Lier and surrounding areas. All the wool has a unique character and consist of varying natural color gradations from white to gray and brown. During the workshop you can use different types of Belgian wool and see what kind of yarn suits you best. Moreover, it is a sustainable, environmentally friendly and 100% natural product!

Practical information
€65/person including all necessary material
Registration by sending an email to info@lamatelier.be

The workshop will be in English, of course everything will be demonstrated and I can
translate if needed.

This workshop is given by… 
Johanna Koskinen of fijnwol, a startup yarn company specializing in local wool. In her
workshops, she shares knowledge passed down from generation to generation. How wool
is made into yarn, how yarn is made into clothing and how wool clothing is repaired and
maintained.
Ngaire Takano (@_ngairetakano), an experienced textile traceability consultant and
processor of circular wool. She spins with different types of wool that she has processed
and sourced in Belgium and Europe.