I first started weaving in January 2002, thanks to my partner John who gave me a course of 10 lessons as a birthday present. One of the best presents ever! My teacher was Colin Squire and I learnt a fantastic amount. A few years later, I was introduced to a local spinning group by one of my weaving friends and was amazed at the sheer expertise and creativity of the women I met each week.
Sadly, in May 2008 I started full-time work and had to give up my precious Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I continued to do a little bit of weaving and spinning for a while but eventually work sucked me in and I stopped doing anything at all.
But here we are mid way through 2010 and enough is enough. I've abandoned my looms and wheel for far too long. I've allowed any semblance of a work-life balance to disappear completely. I've ended up doing almost all work and no play... and I'm boring myself.
So, a few weeks ago I booked myself on a two-day spinning course at Wingham Wool Work which starts next week. I'm also on holiday at the moment so the idea is the course will rekindle my enthusiasm and kick-start me into doing something creative again.
Why spinning first rather than weaving? It's quicker to get back into than weaving... it's easier to pick up and drop as the demands of work and running a home intrude. I can knit the yarn quicker than I can weave it and have more chance of producing something wearable.
I'm pinning a lot of hopes and dreams onto two days... here's hoping it'll work.
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