Wentworth Ashford Day
1st - 2nd April 2010

STOP PRESS: 7/3/2010 We have had an excellent response and have nearly 50 people attending. A few places left for the days, please dont hesitate if you are considering coming.

11/3/10 Friday 2nd now fully booked

We are very excited to have organised two days with Richard Ashford in Wentworth on the 1st and 2nd April to run 2 days of demonstrations, discussions and wheel servicing.The format of the two days will be identical. You can if you wish book for the two days but they will essentially be the same.

Richard, Kate and David Herring will be demonstrating the full range of Ashford equipment for the 2 days. Support will also be given by the Wingham Wool Work team. These are demonstration and hands on session so it would be advisable to bring your own wheel or loom if possible. They do not have to be Ashford models but free advice and servicing will only be given for Ashford products.
We will provide fibres for you to card and sample spin, yarns for rigid heddle weaving and other bits and pieces for use free of charge

There will be a series of demonstrations to start each day. These will cover :

• Use of all the wheels, all of the models will be on display. How to fit optional extras to the wheels
• Rigid Heddle looms and the the quick warping method. Use of the second heddle block and pick up sticks
• Use of the Ashford drum carders with the packing brush attachment. Special demonstrations will be given of the new Wild carder and its use for the production of Art yarns.
• Use of the new design Wild flyer for use on the Joy wheel
• Demonstration of a new 8 shaft table loom, this product has yet to be put on the market.
• Servicing of wheels, bring your wheel for a free tune up. Any parts required will be charged for.

After the domonstrations you will be able to try out all of the equipment. Have a go with the rigid heddle looms. Try out drum carding Wild mixes and spinning art yarns with assistance from Ruth Gough. Get your wheel checked by Richard and autographed, ask him any questions about the products.

Sale of Equipment
At the end of the 2 days all equipment used during the days will be up for sale to those who have attended. To be fair to all persons we will be inviting sealed bids for the items. A reserve price will be given on a bid form. All bids will be opened at 4pm on the last day. In the event of identical bids for the same item the winner will be drawn from the hat by Richard. All products will be mailed free of charge to winning bidders.

Wingham Wool Work Shop
The shop will be open for sales on the two days. Come and see our extensive range of fibres. For this period of time your ticket will enable you to claim a 10% discount on any purchase of fibres or yarns only. The shop is about 5 mins walk from the Rockingham Arms.

How to Book

This is a free event but we have to limit numbers. Please contact us as soon as possible to obtain tickets.

The Rockingham Arms does have rooms which they are making available at a special rate of £50 per twin/double room. Please contact them direct for details. Telephone 01226742075 please quote Wingham/Ashford event.

Venue; Rockingham Arms, Main St, Wentworth ( 5mins walk from the shop)

Free days, no charges made, entry by ticket only as numbers are limited.

Courses

We organise and provide a number of different courses covering fibres, spinning and felt making. We can bring these courses to you or you can attend one of our organised courses at Elsecar Heritage Centre near us here at Wentworth or at the beautiful Glaramara Centre in Borrowdale in Cumbria. For more details. click on the links below:

Master Class Spinning and Felting at Glaramara

Master Class Felting at Elsecar Heritage Centre

Spinning Workshops including Group and Individual Tuition

Sample Days

For an overview of the upcoming year: DIARY PAGE