Spinning and Slimbridge

So earlier this month Stroud Textile Trust put on a day's workshop where you could go and learn about spinning and weaving at the Stroud Brewery.

The Brewery is a lovely venue right next to the canal running right along side it, so perfect to walk to reach the venue. 

 

 

Back in early September I had been to a yarn show and did a course learning how to use a drop spindle.  I really loved it, a bit like sock knitting it is something that is really portable and very relaxing to do.

So I brought my spindle along and was really grateful for the help from Bridget of Cotswold Alpacas for helping me.

 

 

So this is my first ever skein of hand spun yarn!  I also have some Shetland and John Arbon Exmoor sock fleece to spin.

So after the show I was not too far from one of my favourite places WWT Slimbridge.  It had been sunny almost all day and the light at this time of year is just gorgeous.  So I headed off to meet my Son and his partner.

Slimbridge are always switching things up and from September through to 1 January 2024 they have an incredible exhibition of Quentin Blake paintings around the site.  I have not seen them all and will be back for a more indepth look, but here are a few shots I took.

Then on the drive home I had to stop off at the bridge over the canal and just capture the beautiful light again.

 Until next time ....