Craft Lessons in Northern Ireland
Discover the art of weaving with our diverse range of classes at Simply Spun. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to enhance your skills, our lessons cater to all levels, offering a unique opportunity to master various weaving techniques. Join us and create your own beautiful, handwoven pieces.
Craft Classes
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of traditional crafts with our personalized lessons. Choose from quilling, rag rug making, Aran stitches, patchwork, or straw work, each offered in a cozy 2 ½ hour session at my home. These crafts, steeped in history, provide a hands-on, enjoyable experience, perfect for all skill levels.
I'll guide you through each step, ensuring a thorough understanding and mastery of the craft. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced weaver, our diverse lessons offer a unique opportunity to explore and expand your skills, transforming threads into beautiful handwoven creations.
Discover the beauty and satisfaction of creating with your own hands.
Quilling
Uses narrow strips of paper to make cards, decorate boxes or 2 D pieces.
Rag Rugging
Re use, recycle your old shirts, dresses etc., to make a place mat or a rug for the floor. Techniques covered will be plaited, hooked and proddy, small sample to be worked.
Aran stitches
Learn the names of the different stitches and how to knit them.
Patchwork
An introduction to template and log cabin patchwork. There are many small items you can make before going for a quilt size piece of work.
Straw work
Learn how to make harvest knots or sometimes called love tokens and corn dollies. In most cases wheat straw will be used.