Spinning Courses with Ruth Gough

Ruth is one of the very few professional handspinners in the UK having been spinning for over 40 years. Along with running the Wingham Wool Work business she has been teaching spinning and producing her own yarns for all of this time. Ruth has worked with hundreds of students throughout the UK and Europe teaching spinning to groups at their own venues as well as at the business base of Wingham Wool Work in Wentworth, South Yorkshire.

Her ability to make the technical side of spinning understandable and simple is much in demand. Much of her work follows the technical side of handspinning with clear and concise explanation and instruction. The belief is that for quality production of yarns a working knowledge of yarn structure and wheel use is neccessary. This knowledge then enables control of the end product and further development of skills.
Courses are structured to the individual needs of the students from absoloute beginners to the production of precisely designed yarns.

Workshops at Wentworth take place in our fully equipped spinning area. There is a choice of wheels to work with if you dont want to bring your own, plus hand and drum carders. All materials are provided free of charge.

Mini Spin - Short Course

This is a two day short course for a maximum of 4 spinners. This enables the individuals to be given intensive tuition.

The precise content of the two days will depend on the needs of the individuals. This will be discussed prior to the start of the course. Each day will start at 9.30am to 12.30 pm and 1.30pm to 4.00pm. You are invited to stay longer without tuition.

Additional dates can be booked for groups of 3 or more. Contact us to discuss dates and content.

Fee to include all tuition for 2 days and fibres used,£70 per person. A 10% deposit is required at time of booking, the balance due on completion of course. 

The Teaching of spinning is undertaken by Ruth who is a qualified teacher and spinner of over 40 years.
Her ability to make the technical side of spinning understandable and simple is much in demand. Courses are run around the country with spinning groups and on a more personal basis at Wentworth.

BOOKING FORM

Personal Tuition for Handspinning and Basic Feltmaking

At our Wentworth Workshop we offer teaching on an individual basis. This can cover any aspect of spinning from the basics to advanced yarn construction. Prior to the tuition your needs will be discussed.

For basic feltmaking we suggest 2 hours tuition followed by further practicefor the rest of the day. The teaching session would focus on the individual needs.

All fibres will be provided and equipment if required. After the booked tuition session you are free to continue spinning or feltmaking and making full use of the fibres and equipment. 

Fee to include all fibres used £15 per hour

Group Tuition

This is normally an additional day to a Fibre Sampling Workshop as this helps to absorb the travelling/accommodation costs. 

A one day course can be run at your venue for groups of 10 to 12 persons. The content of the day can be varied depending on the needs of the group eg it could include,

How the wheel works, setting up the wheel gear ratio and twist.

Methods of plying, basic fine, medium and thick yarn design. Using exotic fibres, fancy yarn design.

The day will run from 10,00am to 4.00pm with a lunch break.

We will require the provision of a suitable room/hall and B&B for two persons.

A light lunch is also required on the day.

Fee to include all fibres as required and tuition, £100 for up to 10 persons. Additional persons up to 12 will be charged at £10 per person.

A contribution to travelling expenses of £70 will be charged. This fee will not be charged if the course is an extension to a sampling workshop as the fee will have already been paid for the workshop.