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A new take on an old craft - spinning for beginners

GREEN

  • Start :

    24.02.2026 , 09:00 - 11:00
  • Course fee :

    € 72,00
  • Berg im Drautal, privat
  • Course number:

    26F2863010
  • Teaching units:

    3x2.4 UE

Please bring along / Info:

If available, your own spinning wheel. Equipment available for hire by prior arrangement. Material costs/person between € 5 - 20,- (to be paid directly to the course instructor)
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of traditional spinning and experience an old craft in a completely new way. In this introductory course, you will learn step by step how to turn loose wool fleece into an even thread and how relaxing and fulfilling this process can be.

Under expert guidance, you will practise using the spinning wheel, receive valuable tips on the choice of materials and technique and can look forward to your first self-spun meters of wool. No previous knowledge is required. Curiosity and a desire to try it out are all you need.

Discover a craft that gives you peace of mind, promotes skill and puts a little bit of magic in your own hands.


The course is part of our "VHS Green" course series, which focuses on sustainability and conscious living. Aspects of sustainability are discussed, possible courses of action are shown and reflection is encouraged. The "VHS Green" course encourages personal and social change and promotes sustainable lifestyles. The learning objectives are to acquire knowledge about, for example, ecological, social and economic interrelationships and to motivate students to act in a reflective, responsible and resource-conserving manner. #vhsforfuture #BNE