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May workshops , & an introduction to spinning !

15/5/2019

 
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Well,
We are half way through the month of May already . The leaves are on the  trees  and the swifts have arrived reminding us that Summer is just over the horizon .
May got off to a fantastic start with another trip across to Artison on the 5th , which was the Bank Holiday Weekend when it was all happening in the area . The Tour of Yorkshire cycle race  passed through nearby Bedale & then on Sunday through Masham which was the day of our hare workshop .

We all had a thoroughly enjoyable day , and again it was so good to meet some new people and catch up with some familiar faces from previous visits , and I have to say once again , there were some excellent hares turned out , as I'm sure you'll agree if you look at the photos taken on the day , well done to everyone , and thank you!

Yesterday , my Mother & I attended a fascinating presentation given by a friend of mine , Susan Denham - Smith , at the Beacon Centre , which is  beside the harbour in Whitehaven . I first met her  several years ago when she was managing a local gallery , and it was there where my idea for the Herdwick doorstop was first on display, which so many of you reading this will have now made for yourself, or purchased , not to mention her giving me the confidence  to do my first ever needle felting workshops , for which I'm always  grateful !
 Susan  has the Wild Wool Workshop , which is  situated  on the banks of the picturesque  Ennerdale lake ,  overlooked by the surrounding fells  , hidden in one of the more tranquil corners of the  Lake District . If you would like to see traditional wool spinning and weaving demonstrated ,  using wool from the local Herdwick sheep , buy her products , or even have a go yourself , then this is the place  . There are even camping facilities ,  or you can  stay in their "Wild Wool Barn " accommodation .
Susan is very knowledgable about the  Herdwick sheep breed and their history, as well as  working with their wool , this meant that during the presentation I picked up some really useful tips on how to wash and prepare raw fleece which I use myself . She also told an intriguing story about the connection between her farm house and well known  Lake District authoress Beatrix Potter , of Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle fame .
Susan also likes a challenge , you could say . She intends to climb all 214 of the Wainwright  Fells !  With a spinning wheel , with which she intends to spin Herdwick wool on top of them all !  The  spun wool will be made into rugs which will be sold  in aid of the Calvert Trust who organise outdoor activities for the disabled, so  check out 
http://www.wildwoolworkshop.co.uk/ . for alll the information about Susan's activities and her business.

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The very scenic Ennerdale Lake
The next workshop of my own is on the 18th of May when we will be  needle felting mountain hares  on the summit of Helvellyn ! ... Only joking !
It is in fact making "Bunnies" at Fobbles in Holmrook with Beverley , on that day, which is much nearer to sea level . Looking forward to seeing everyone there .
Then on the 27th , we'll be back at Annie's Quirky Workshops making Hares  . Then back over to Artison for two days of hares and Herdwick Doorstops , on the 31st so May is a busy month for workshops . Great !
There are a couple of extra dates added for August due to demand , get in touch if you are interested in booking a place .
There  are now  a limited number of the heavy  metal needle holders available to buy, I had some made ,  as so many people have been enquiring about  them , and I must say I'm really pleased with them .

See you soon !
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