Spinning Workshop Anne Willan 's world-famous cooking school, La Varenne, is housed at The Greenbrier. Eight Romney sheep and one Angora goat named Cindy graze peacefully on a small farm in Apex, North Carolina, about 45 minutes from Raleigh, the state capital. Spinner Judy Tysmans teaches spinning workshops at her farm to those interested in learning the old art form of turning soft fleece into warm clothing. Class members also design their own yarn in order to prepare gifts for others or use themselves. You can spend the night for an additional fee.
Bedrolls are optional.
Learning to use the spinning wheel includes an explanation of parts, terms and actually spinning exotic fibers on several different styles of spinning wheels. Judy is glad to send directions. Throughout history sheep have performed the double duty of feeding and clothing mankind. All rights reserved.