Join us for an Open Studio style Spinning Retreat with expert guidance from two master spinners helping you daily with your goals, projects and learning. Bring your own materials and basic equipment for a guided learning experience, experimentation and time for growth and self exploration with your spinning. All participants will also have access to KHWS equipment while at the retreat.
Beginner/Intermediate Friendly* | Ages 18+ | $250 + HST
*Participants need to have a basic ability of how to spin a single and ply.
For more information and to register go to: khws.ca/workshops. Once your registered and your payment is processed, a form, due June 1, will be sent for you to indicate your goals, projects etc that you want to work on. This is so that workshop leaders can give you a personalized experience and help guide your personal growth.
Instructors
Beth Showalter and Beth Abbott
Beth Showalter completed the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners Spinning Certificate Program in 2014 with distinction and is an instructor in the program. She is a curious spinner who enjoys experimenting, sharing ideas, learning new techniques and following spinning tangents. Beth Abbott earned her Master Spinner Certificate from Georgian College in 1990. Her in-depth study was a look at Icelandic sheep and resulted in a book entitled Icelandic Fleece — a Fibre for All Reasons. Beth has taught workshops in Ontario, Alberta and in the US. She has been spinning and taking workshops herself since 1975. Beth continues to learn new ideas and explore colour and design of yarns and projects.