The Wheel Ewe Spinning Retreat 2021
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The Wheel Ewe
Spinning Retreat 2021
Walton Hall Hotel, Warwickshire
17th to 19th October 2021
Come and to join Ruth and her amazing team of tutors for the 4th annual UK Spinning Retreat.
This years theme ‘Spinning with Purpose’. We will be learning what fibres suite what projects, sampling different rare
sheep breeds, exploring ways of preparing fibre, spinning; and creating items from that and much more.
… discover the real creative you ...
Photo curtesy of www.manxloaghtanproduce.com
Sunday Class - UK Rare Breed Study
This year we are going to do some UK Rare Breed Studies, where
we will be using unprocessed fibres and processed fibres and
sampling different preparation and spinning methods for each
breed. We will be looking at the differences between worsted
and woollen , and spinning to knit.
New for 2021 - Display Gallery
Please bring along a garment or item of clothing that uses your
handspun yarns that have been made over the past year for a
displayed on Sunday evening to inspire us all. There will be
some amazing prizes given. Only condition is it must contain
fibre purchased from The Wheel Ewe or spun on a Majacraft
wheel. You can enter as many items as you like.
Ruth Robinson
of The Wheel Ewe,
Lock Spinning Art Yarns.
I totally love the curls of sheep’s
wool. In this class, we will be
looking at different ways of
spinning up locks to keep the curls and to make beautiful use-
able yarns. We will be trying different types of locks, fibres,
lengths, crimp and spinning methods.
After choosing your favourite method, the afternoon will be
spent spinning, to practice the techniques learnt. There will
be some knitting patterns and creations made with locks to
inspire you in your creativity, and give you something to work
towards..
Sue Macniven
www.handspun-exotics.co.uk
English Longdraw
Sue uses a very traditional English
Longdraw, paying particular atten-
tion to the quality of fibre and its preparation, and the technical as-
pects of twist development for different fibres and how to adjust the
wheel for good control. Sampling for thickness and twist ratios to
produce a light lofty yarn suitable for knitting. She will give you tips
and tricks she uses to minimise lumps and unevenness so often seen
in woollen spun yarn.
We will go through which sheep fleeces are best for longdraw.
Spend time learning how to use hand carders to make rolags from
the washed fleece. Then to spin up your rolags along with
commercial fibre, using this English Longdraw method.
Rachel Richardson From Scotland English Longwools The English Longwools are an amazing group of sheep, encompassing some of our very favourite breeds to some much less known. We will look at the differences in the lock characteristics of the members of this group and discuss possible uses. We will then work with a couple of these Longwools, preparing the locks and spinning the yarn. This will encompass combing and using a diz to make a hand pulled roving. I want to encourage the use of breed specific fibre. With the English Longwools we have an exceptional palette to pick from. Jennie Howes www.skybluepink-designs.com Supercoiled Yarns In this class we will start with spin- ning a core yarn which will be the foundation of our super coil; then spinning another yarn to wrap around it. The core will be an even textured yarn and a wild textured one spun for the wrap. With free spinning bobbins, lazy kates and feet treadling …. sounds like there’s a lot going on, but we will make steady progress, building on techniques as we go and before you know it you will be wearing a beautiful super coil necklace. Nicky Hossack Jewellery Studio No 5 Art Yarn Jewellery Ruth will be taking the first half of this class, where she will be showing a new technique to make metre long lengths of amazing chunky and subtle art yarns using fleece, combed tops, silks and wool locks. It is such a fun, quick and easy way to produce an amazing yarn. With that yarn, Nicky will demonstrate and help you to add the clasping's and beads, using her knowledge as a jewellery designer, to create beautiful bracelets and necklaces.
Cost: from £440 per person. The number of spaces are limited, so don’t delay booking. This includes
4* hotel accommodation, meals, classes and fibres used in the classes a goodie bag.
Venue: Walton Hall Hotel, Warwickshire CV35 9HG (directions will be given closer to the time) .
There is a swimming pool and gym that is available free for guests. The walks around the hall, gardens and lake are
particular lovely too. There will be small walk outside between our event room and accommodation, so please bring a
coat or umbrella.
Parking: The hotel has a very large parking area close to accommodation and our event room. Free of charge.
Accommodation: Two nights, 17th & 18th. Select between sharing a room with somebody or a single room
occupancy. If you wish to stay for an extra night at the beginning and/or end (cost on booking
form), but there are a limited number of rooms available for the extra nights.
Check in is at 2pm and checkout at 11am.
Meals: Sunday - dinner. Monday - breakfast, lunch and dinner . Tuesday - breakfast and lunch .
Plus tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the three days. This is all included in the price
….and a glass of bubbly and canapés every evening before dinner.
Travel: Airport: Birmingham Airport is 30 minutes by car. There will be a few people flying and group
transport can be arranged between the Airport and Hotel at a group rate.
Rail: Leamington Spa station, then a taxi from there
Extras: Please state clearly on booking form, if you have special dietary or access requirements.
Payment: To confirm your place at the retreat, a deposit of £50 is required per person, which is
non-refundable. The final amount is due on 1st August 2021.
Class Sessions: Select your chosen class for each day on the booking form, plus an extra backup class for each
day. You may be able to change this at a later date depending on availability.
Equipment: A list of requirements will be sent out closer to the time. Fibres are included for all of the
classes. All the equipment used by the tutors will be Majacraft, but you don’t need a Majacraft
spinning wheel to attend.
Shop: There will be all the Majacraft wheels and equipment, fibre and much more to try or buy during
the retreat.
COVID-19: We will be following the Government guidelines during this Retreat, so restrictions may need to
be made, and face coverings may need to be worn. Changes may need to be made to the
program and a possible postponement to the following year may be made again.
Booking forms available online at www.thewheelewe.co.uk
PH. 07900 633067
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