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Related Textile Craft Supplies and Tuition
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It was Bill’s fault that I got into spinning, weaving and dyeing, I hand knitted a manmade fibre jumper for him in 1971 and he bled within 20 minutes of wearing. Buying woollen yarn was a problem then, as it is now. I purchased a spinning wheel to guarantee the fibre content of my yarn and taught myself to spin .
Discontented with my own efforts I found out that Bradford University offered a part time course for the Handloom Weaving Diploma which honed my spinning, weaving and dyeing skills to a standard ready for a textile industry apprenticeship. The Diploma was obtained in 1985.
In 1990 Hilltop was formed when Kent’s only spinning and weaving supplier, Gregory Prentice and Green in Ashford gave up the business. We purchased the business along with business partners and keen textile artists Marion and Fred Hart. In 1994 they retired to spend time with their grandchildren.
Recently I have had other jobs to occupy my time but now I can really relax and get back to the textile crafts I love so much.
I specialise in providing One to One tuition on spinning, weaving, dyeing and felt making for every level of ability. Each course is individually tailored to the student’s requirements. Tuition details can be found by clicking here.
Discontented with my own efforts I found out that Bradford University offered a part time course for the Handloom Weaving Diploma which honed my spinning, weaving and dyeing skills to a standard ready for a textile industry apprenticeship. The Diploma was obtained in 1985.
In 1990 Hilltop was formed when Kent’s only spinning and weaving supplier, Gregory Prentice and Green in Ashford gave up the business. We purchased the business along with business partners and keen textile artists Marion and Fred Hart. In 1994 they retired to spend time with their grandchildren.
Recently I have had other jobs to occupy my time but now I can really relax and get back to the textile crafts I love so much.
I specialise in providing One to One tuition on spinning, weaving, dyeing and felt making for every level of ability. Each course is individually tailored to the student’s requirements. Tuition details can be found by clicking here.
I also spin and weave but Sue is the real expert. My main interest is the history of the craft. Over the years I have become expert at repairing spinning wheels and looms, returning them to working condition. I also make a number of small weaving items, primarily used for our range of Textile Craft Kits.
Unlike Sue I still have to work part-time teaching computer skills. However, my IT skills are used to create this website. I hope you enjoy visiting and using this latest version, I have tried to incorporate suggestions made by our visitors. If you like it, it’s nice to know, if you don’t like it, it’s useful to know.
Unlike Sue I still have to work part-
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