Spinning Textured Tweed Yarns

Joy reviewed: Drop Spindle Hand Spinning Taster Workshop

"I had a wonderful time learning the drop spindle. Theresa is really knowledgeable and was able to quickly see where improvements could be made (and also dealt with having a left-hander!) By the end of the session, I'd not just spun a thread, but been shown how to ply two pieces together and now have a very respectable little length of wool for my weaving projects! (Also, thank you, Theresa, for the gift bag of wool and spindle - I've been keeping up my practice!)"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and glad to hear that you are still spinning on your spindle. Keep up the good work. Theresa x"

Ros Wood reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Thanks Theresa for a wonderful day yesterday. As a total beginner who had never even picked up a drop spindle before, it was very satisfying to go home with a skein of (somewhat quirky!) yarn. I appreciated your patience and encouragement, particularly as I was the only person in the group with zero experience. Thanks for letting me try a couple of different wheels. I’m raring to go now, and am going to look at an Ashford Traveller someone near me is selling. If it suits, I will be able to get practicing before I forget everything you taught us!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful review Ros. It was my absolute pleasure to teach you and I know that you will be a life long spinner from now onwards! I can't wait to hear all about your progress so do keep in touch. Best wishes Theresa"

Judith reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"What an enjoyable day at The Spinning Barn. Theresa so friendly and encouraging - small group and excellent tuition, the day flew by and I came away wishing I had another day there and eager to get practising on my own spinning wheel! Definitely will go back. "

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much Judith. I am delighted that you felt inspired to go home and use your wheel. I know youwill make many memories as well as lots of fabulous yarns. Best wishes Theresa"

Jenny H reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had the most amazing day learning the basics of spinning with Theresa. I was with a small group of lovely likeminded people and we all benefited from Theresa’s many years of experience and patient teaching - lots of hand on spinning and ample time to ask questions/explore the craft. Thank you Theresa - once I have practised a bit I will definitely be back for another course! "

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much Jenny. Im so pleased that you enjoyed it and I know you are going to really throw yourself into this fabulous craft. Can't wait to watch your progress. "

Anne Cambridge reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had a wonderful day at the Spinning Barn with Theresa. The course is run in beautiful rural surroundings, and Sarah is a most welcoming tutor/hostess. The studio contains everything that a beginner spinning could want. I had the opportunity to try two different wheels, one with a single treadle and the other had a double treadle. I was also able to try out Theresa’s e-spinner. By the end of the day I was able to go home with my first skien of hand spun yarn. I was delighted. Theresa gave me so much confidence, and inspired me so much that I am now the proud owner of an e- spinner and have already spun my first skien of wool ( albeit slightly lumpy ) at home with no assistance. I highly recommend this course."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Hello Anne and thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed and were inspired by your workshop and that you are now the proud owner of an e-spinner. That is just fabulous. I would love to hear all about your progress and I am of course always available for advice, so do ask if you need any ongoing support. Best wishes Theresa"

Denise Moulson reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Brilliant! So friendly and knowledgeable."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day. I know that you are going to dive straight into this new craft and I can't wait to see your progress. Enjoy."

Stephanie Coulson reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Friendly, informative and interesting. I am an avid knitter and was interested to see how hand spinning works. A good day treat day out."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you for leaving your review Stephanie. It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your day."

Shirley reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"This was a wonderful relaxed, calm and fascinating introduction to hand spinning. Theresa was a patient and clear teacher and the setting was cosy and comforting. I would thoroughly recommend this course as a way of exploring whether or not this ancient craft is something you'd wish to pursue."

Yvonne Yule reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Lovely day. Informative and enjoyable. Would recommend."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Yvonne. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day. It was such a pleasure to meet you and to help you achieve your ambition to spin. You did brilliantly. Theresa"

Janice M reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Theresa was fabulous. She was most welcoming and tailored the course to fit the alpaca fleece I brought with me. Lots of very useful hints and tips as well as encouragement to enable me to spin my very first skein of yarn! I thoroughly enjoyed my day (in beautiful surroundings!) (And Teddy is just adorable!)"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you Janice, it was my absolute pleasure. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your time with me and Teddy! Best wishes Theresa"

Steph reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Really great experience. Practical experience as well as technical knowledge to get me started with spinning."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Steph. It was lovely to meet you and your mum and to help you on your spinning journey. Keep up the good work! Theresa"

Teresa reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I absolutely loved my day at Theresa's spinning workshop - she has a great venue which added to the enjoyment on the day. By the time I left at the end of the day, Theresa had covered a lot of ground for a beginner spinner like myself with plenty of time to practice also. The homemade cake was great too! I highly recommend Theresa as she is a great teacher with plenty of patience and positive encouragement."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Teresa, it is really appreciated. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your day, and the cake! I really hope that continue to spin and fit your new skills into your lifestyle. Keep me informed! Theresa x"

Melanie Homewood reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I really enjoyed my day at the spinning barn. I had never spun before and was delighted to be lead through the whole process from fleece to useable yarn. Theresa is a very knowledgeable and careful teacher. I'm looking forward to really getting going with my spinning and revisiting the spinning barn when I'm ready for the next set of skills."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Melanie. It was such a pleasure to teach you and I am very excited to see how you progress in the future. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Theresa"

Stephen Thomas reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"My wife and I attended a days spinning course at the Spinning Barn. My wife attended a course several years ago but has not really used the wheel since. I thought I would give it a go during lock down last year. I got so far but the skeins I was producing were far from consistent and not really fit for crocheting or knitting. I knew I needed to do a face to face course. After reading the reviews for the spinning barn, we decided we would book a course. Upon arrival Theresa was very friendly and welcoming, and even Teddy (her lovely dog) made us feel at home. Teddy took up his place in front of the fire as Theresa looked over my lock down results and assessed my drum carded batts an spun skeins. Though she was very compliantly on my solo effort, she quickly spotted what I had done wrong and it was poor prep work and drafting technique. She started us on the hand carders whilst explaining how it should be done. We spent the next hour producing rolags, improving our technique which each one. When we had a basket full, we then started on the wheels. We started by just peddling the spinning wheels to get our tempo, then introduced a lead and practiced feeding. Once Theresa was happy with that we then got onto the actual spinning. The day was very well organised and Theresa worked at our pace. Making sure we understood each step before moving onto the next. We both produced a skein of wool and when compared to what I had produced before hand, it was a 1000% improvement and I think I will be able to make something from this skein. Overall an excellent day with first rate tuition. We had many questions, which Theresa answered thoroughly. Once we have mastered what we learnt today, we will definitely be looking at booking another course."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank uou so much for such a wonderful review. It makes what i do so worthwhile when i hear how happy students are. Your spinning in lockdown obviously paid off and introduced you a whole new world of craft. I am always on hand to offer support and it would be great to see you for another course in the future. Keep up the good work. Theresa and Teddy!"

Anne Barclay reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I had the most wonderful day learning to handle fleece from raw and to spin it into unique & beautiful usable yarn. Theresa was a brilliant teacher, and an inspiration: very knowledgeable and clear. I left The Spinning Barn eager and excited to do more of this wonderful craft. Two days later I have bought my first wheel and can’t wait to start on my own. My head spins with the possibilities!!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful review Anne. Im so happy that you enjoyed your day and particularly that you felt so inspired to continue. Im very excited to hear all about your wheel and your progress very soon. Theresa x"

Rochelle Ham reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Fantastic learning experience, really helped me to understand the how's and whys of spinning as well as the skill itself - and s good few tips and tricks!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Rochelle. It was a pleasure to meet you and Lisa and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and found it helpful. Your spinning was fabulous so I shall look forward to hearing all about your progress in the future. Well done."