Local Origins Rural Network - LORN Sustainable living in North Argyll

These are the courses that still have spaces left.... please email workshops@lorn.org.uk to book your place.

Title : Spinning
Session 1 : Time : Friday 22 July 10 -12am;
Session 2 : Time: Friday 22 July and 2 -4 pm
Price : £20 wheel and fibre included
Location : Benderloch
Places : 4
(this could be one longer session from 10 to 3.30 pm with a half hour for a soup and rolls lunch or bring your own, which would cost £45 if demand requires. )

Innes Carmichael will share the joys of spinning, whether you have done none at all, or want some pointers to perfect your style and yarn.

Title: Have a Bash - waulking and singing
Session 1 : Time: Friday 22 July 10 -11 am;
Session 2 : Time: Friday 22 July 2 -3 pm
Price : £10
Location : Benderloch
Places : 6

Come and waulk with Sgioba Luaidh Inbhirchluaidh (Inverclyde Waulking Group).
Find out about the traditional method of finishing cloth by hand.
Song is an essential part of the process, setting the rhythm and keeping us cheery.
In Scotland this was women’s work, but it was done by men in Canada – so all are
welcome!

Title : Peg loom weaving
Time : Friday 22nd July 2 - 3 pm
Price : £15 (concessions £10)
Location : Kintaline Farm Shop, Benderloch
Places : 6
An introduction to the joys of peg loom weaving, learn a little about its history and enjoy looking at projects made this way.
You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of peg loom weaving, how to thread up and make different types of patterns on a small peg loom. You will also be able to have a go at using different types of wool and cloth on a larger wooden peg loom and see the potential of the different types of mediums.
All materials will be provided including tea and coffee on arrival.
All ages are welcome.

Title : Preparing raw fleece for spinning/craft work
Time : Friday 22nd July 10 am to 3 pm including light lunch
Price : £25
Location : shores of Loch Etive, North Connel
Places : 8
An introduction to how to handle fleeces, old and new; sorting them, cleaning, drying, carding, and learning about the qualities of different breeds and their uses for different craft working.