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Handspinning at La Hottée

Unfortunately I learnt too late that my grandmother had owned and used spinning wheel and loom. I learnt to spin with a spindle during a festival and was immediately fascinated. Then I got to know a breeder of Angora goats who gave me some raw kid mohair. So I learnt to prepare fibres myself. My neighbours have some sheep, I got to know breeders of alpacas and angora rabbits, and some more sheep breeders. I met other spinners in real life and on the internet. My tools evolved from home-made spindles and dog brushes to entry-level spinning wheels and hand cards to good wheels and drum carder.

Now the production and transformation of natural fibres has taken over a good part of my life. I have the big advantage of being fluent in English, German and French, so that I can collect information in a good part of the world. On these pages you will find some of my experience.

Have fun!

Spinning Lessons

If you want to learn more, you'll be pleased to know that I teach spinning lessons. For the moment they take place on a one-to-one basis because I don't have the space (yet) to welcome groups in my home (though, if you get together with a few friends and want me to come to you, that is possible).

Page updated: 08 November 2008