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There is a fantastic range of events that take place in and around Ullswater each year that celebrate the rich diversity, local history, culture and beauty of the area. Highlights include the world famous Marmalade Festival, the popular Winter Droving, Ullswater Walking Festival or Ullswater’s very own Daff Fest. Or perhaps one of the many sporting events, such as the Ullswater Triathlon or the Epic Lakes Swim is more your cup of tea?
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Spinning on a Wheel and Drop Spindle
24th July 2016 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
£75
On this course you will learn about and sort through a variety of fleeces and learn how to prepare the fibres using hand carders. From this stage students will have a go at spinning on a drop spindle and see the difference in the yarn that is produced from drop spindle compared to the wheel that you will use later in the afternoon The rest of the day you’ll be working on your own spinning wheel and also learn how to use the Niddy Noddy and how to ply art yarns for wonderful effect. Everyone will go home with a hank or two of handspun yarn
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