Spinning Wheel Taster Class

Have a go at spinning wool into yarn at this Hornsby Heights taster workshop!



3 hours Location Hornsby Heights Class size 1 to 4 guests   $150 (Afterpay available)

Spinning yarn is an ancient art, still practised, but not all that easy to get set up to try. Why not come along to our workshop and try it out?
With everything supplied, you will learn the basics about slightly different spinning wheels, and practise spinning the wheel, drawing the leader and then spinning your first bit of fleece into yarn.
The mindful rhythm of spinning may be just what you need to provide mental relaxation while resulting in the production of beautiful handspun yarn that will be a joy to you, and anyone you know who loves textiles, knitting, crocheting or weaving.
Plus, we offer delightful refreshments in the comfort of a bushland studio, where you will hear only the sounds of nature and the relaxing whirr of the spinning wheel!

Upcoming dates for Spinning Wheel Taster Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 2:22pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 21 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
  • Access to a spinning wheel for the whole session.
  • All wool fibre needed.
  • Really helpful tuition.
  • Delightful refreshments.
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Knowledge required
Complete beginners welcome. Come along and see if you'd like to buy a spinning wheel for yourself!
Add-ons available for this class
  • Third class, create an eco dye yarn ($150)
  • Spin with plant based fibre ($150)
  • Add silk to wool fibre ($150)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

EarthArt Studio - 6 Cottonwood Way, Hornsby Heights Hornsby, NSW

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Recent reviews of Spinning Wheel Taster Class

  • 5/5 from Pam Walton, attended Sep 2026: Fabulous lesson on spinning. Nicely paced and Wendy was lovely
  • 5/5 from Adrienne Bicknell, attended Sep 2026: Good instructions, nice location. Plenty of time to learn
  • 5/5 from Fran Estens, attended Aug 2026: Wendy was lovely and very patient. It was a great taster for spinning. I am now considering buying my own wheel.
  • 5/5 from Ursula Meyer, attended Aug 2026: We had the best day! Our teacher was a font of knowledge, and her enthusiasm was infectious. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Freya Stephenson, attended Aug 2026: The class was great! We got to learn the basics of spinning which is perfect. I also took my own wheel and Wendy helped me to get it running, with some oil, new springs, hooks and brake band. Very appreciative for all Wendy’s help and so excited to be learning a new skill, immediately started practicing when I got home!
  • 5/5 from Caroline Pierce, attended Jan 2026: Great class - amazing how much you learn
  • 5/5 from Lauren Farquhar, attended Jul 2025: Wendy was a wonderful teacher, taking us methodically through spinning and increasing the quality of our yarn at each stage. We both really enjoyed the class - 3 hours blew by so fast! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Mari Viertel, attended Dec 2024: Wendy was an excellent teacher with both expertise and enthusiasm. I loved the class and can’t believe how fast time flew by!
  • 5/5 from Rocio Sanchez Tubio, attended Jul 2024: Wendy was a remarkable teacher!! What a lovely human with such amazing creativity which is so inspiring. Alongside this creativity Wendy is patient, kind and very giving as a teacher. I had an amazing experience with Wendy’s spinning class and look forward to many more classes with her!
  • 5/5 from Philippa Campbell, attended Jul 2024: Wendy was an amazing patient teacher who had a lot of knowledge and a beautiful studio. She was inspiring and encouragin
  • 5/5 from Pippa Simmons, attended Jul 2024: I found Wendy to be an excellent teacher. The pace of the class was just right and after 3 hours of tuition, demonstrations and “having a go”, I now feel I have the confidence to practice and refine my spinning technique. Thank you Wendy for a really enjoyable and productive afternoon. Pippa
  • 5/5 from Hayley Georgiou, attended May 2024: I absolutely loved this class! Wendy was very patient and attentive, such a fabulous teacher. Definitely recommend this class to anyone who is a fibre/textile lover!
  • 5/5 from Jodie Braiding, attended Apr 2024: Appreciated being taught with time to learn through practice. It was awesome thank you Wendy.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Pearson, attended Oct 2023: Wendy is an excellent teacher and kind, generous person. She customised the class to suit my needs and ability, provided high quality, varied materials and demonstrations in a dedicated studio with stunning views and ambience with inspirational craft and art on display. I came away with everything I needed to spin confidently in only 3 hours. Incredible value for money, fun and uplifting. I will be back if only for more fun and inspiration.
  • 5/5 from Christine Holbert, attended Aug 2023: I recently did a wool spinning class with Wendy. She is a very friendly, enthusiastic and supportive teacher. All materials were supplied. As a total beginner I came away feeling inspired to continue my own journey.
  • 5/5 from Katherine Jolley, attended Jun 2023: Great course and great teacher. So patient! Wendy was happy to explain everything over and over until I understood! Quite a challenge at times.
  • 5/5 from Cleone Robson, attended Jun 2023: Good teacher. Good knowledge, good setting. Very helpful getting my spinning wheel set up. Had even offers to finish it off and contact me later on (Wheel is over 20 years old and not been used in forever)
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Lane, attended Jun 2023: Wendy is an inspiring teacher, providing a great environment for learning. Her workshops are informative - and such fun.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Lane, attended Feb 2023: A wonderful experience from a very understanding teacher. Wendy structures the learning into achievable stages, is amazingly patient and she makes it fun! I thoroughly recommend her classes.
  • 5/5 from Chris(Tine) Prasad, attended Oct 2022: Wendy is an incredibly talented, experienced and engaging teacher. She is also warm, supportive and exceptionally generous. Beautiful premises. I cannotcrecommend her more highly.
  • 5/5 from Anne Collard, attended Oct 2022: I went with a girlfriend having never done any spinning before. Wendy was excellent at passing on her knowledge. She also helped me with my pre loved spinning wheel giving me pointers on how to make it work well for me. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Elise Connolly, attended Sep 2022: This was my second class and it was well spent learning new skills. Thanks Wendy :)
  • 5/5 from Elise Connolly, attended Aug 2022: This was a fantastic class! I learnt a lot and a a great time. Thank you Wendy :)
  • 5/5 from Sue Dean, attended Jul 2022: THis was my first ever experience of spinning. Wendy is a wonderful teacher and has a lovely studio arrangement. She is very friendly and hospitable. I was so inspired after my first class that I have now bought my own spinning wheel and am looking forward to my next class after some practice. Wendy is very knowledgable and keen to share and able to explain clearly all aspects. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Wendy. I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Claire Walsh, attended Apr 2022: Wendy is amazing! She has a warm and caring approach to her teaching. She is an extremely experienced fibre artist whose passion is demonstrated in everything that she does. Highly recommend!
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EarthArt
EarthArt

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Discovering botanical printing and dying has lead my art practise down an endless path encountering the diversity of clean natural processes to create colour and pattern on paper and textiles. Sharing the experience with others reinvigorates my own curiosity, and the questions asked by participants creates a wave of energy that I joyfully ride. Publishing my first book, The Natural Dyers Notebook, Volume 1, was a direct result of the curiosity of others.

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