Beginners' Drop Spinning Workshop - North East Wool Show 8th August 2026

Tutor - Charlotte Battersby of Adelaide Walker

Date - Saturday 8th August 2026

Time - 2.15 pm - 3.45 pm

Venue: North East Wool Show, Newcastle Racecourse 

Learn to spin using a top whorl drop spindle. Charlotte will take you through the basics of spinning, from choosing your wool, how to start your spinning, drafting your wool and turning it into a plied yarn. You will receive a kit worth £28 which includes a top whorl drop spindle to keep, printed instructions and fibres so you can keep practising at home.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts after which time a refund will only be given if we can re-sell the place.