Shear Wensleydale

13/06/2026

Here at Shear Wensleydale we have been very busy shearing our wonderful Wensleydale Sheep. They are all feeling much cooler and ready for more hot weather. We are now very excited to start working with our beautiful fleeces and to teach how we make our gorgeous rugs. If you are interested in joining our next rug course please get in touch with Chris.

01/06/2026

Shear Wensleydale hosted another Beginners Spinning Course on Sunday. We were joined by Sophie and Cloe from The Big Sheep Little Cow in Bedale. Judith came for another session and to collect her Spinning Wheel which we had been repairing. We had a very enjoyable day and they all spun lovely hanks of wool and also used the Carding machine to blend some beautiful colours to continue their spinning at home. They were able to try out the single and double treadle Wheels to see which they prefered.
Our next course will be a felted rug course, it will be a two day course on consecutive Sundays, and this would include half a day with Chris demonstrating how she dyes our Wensleydale wool, you would be dyeing a hank of wool to take home. If you are interested please phone Chris on :
07785550176

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Shear Wensleydale are hosting a Beginners Spinning Course this Sunday 29th May. We have just had two cancellations due to family commitments, if anyone would like to join us just phone Chris on 07785550176 for details.

27/05/2026

Here at Shear Wensleydale Chris has just finished another rug order. Felted from one of our flock.
If you are interested in learning how these are made we will be holding a rug making course soon. Just phone Chris on 07785550176 if you are interested and we will add you to our list.

01/05/2026

We were delighted to host a highly enjoyable beginners spinning course on Sunday, led by Chris. Our thanks to Judith, Kitty, and her mum for joining us. They successfully produced beautiful hanks of yarn by the end of the session. Kitty has recently launched her new venture, Belle's Beasties, which offers animals for wellbeing,we wish her continued success in her endeavors.
Our next beginners spinning course is scheduled for Sunday, May 31st, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. This beginners course includes all materials, a complimentary goodie bag, lunch, tea, coffee, and cakes, at a fee of £120. We have two places available. If you would like to join us please ring Chris on 07785550176

15/04/2026

We still have two places available for our beginners spinning course on Sunday 26th April, ring Chris to book if you would like to join us. Everything is included plus a gift bag for you so that you can continue your spinning at home.
The cost is £120, details on the poster below.

25/03/2026

🧶 Introduction to Spinning Day – Limited Spaces 🐑

Ever wanted to learn how to spin your own wool?

Join us at Shear Wensleydale for a relaxed, hands-on day learning to spin yarn on a spinning wheel. You’ll even take home your own hand-spun wool. Lunch, tea, coffee and cake included.

📅 Sunday 26th April or Sunday 31st May
⏰ 10:30am – 4:30pm
💷 £120 per person

📩 Email [email protected] or direct message the page for any information

23/03/2026

There are a couple of Introduction to Spinning days coming up at Shear Wensleydale where you can learn how wool is turned into yarn and have a go spinning on a spinning wheel yourself.

It’s a lovely relaxed day where you’ll:
🧶 Learn the basics of spinning
🐑 Meet the beautiful Wensleydale sheep
🧵 Spin your own wool and take home a hand-spun hank

Plus there’s soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and cake included ☕🍰

📅 Sunday 26th April
📅 Sunday 31st May
⏰ 10:30am – 4:30pm

If anyone is interested or wants more details you can direct message the page or email [email protected]







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17/03/2026

Shear Wensleydale are holding an introduction to spinning course, perfect for anyone wanting to have a go and learn about the craft.

You will be able to see our Wensleydale sheep and learn the process of spinning wool. You can use our spinning wheels to spin your hank of wool to take home. Everything will be provided including a soup and sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and plenty of cake.

Courses will be run on Sunday April 26th and Sunday May 31st from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Price £120 per person.

For more information and to book, please email [email protected]