Workshops

The Wool Loft hosts regular informal craft sessions and a programme of specialist workshops throughout the year. Browse the course descriptions to find out more. To book your space please browse the Booking Calendar below the descriptions and click on the course you are interested in.

*We don’t currently have an online payment system so we are trialling sending out a payment link - we will send you a payment link within 7 days of your booking which you can follow to make a payment and reserve your place*

Booking on any of our workshop entitles you to 10% off at the Dartmoor Wool Loft on the day of your workshop.

  • Every Friday 11am to 2pm except bank holidays.

    No need to book, just come along with your chosen craft and enjoy the company of others. Bring along a coin donation to go towards tea, coffee & biscuits.

    The people who attend are of varying skill and experience levels and it’s a welcoming space.

  • Private ‘Knitting Agony Aunt’ sessions with Terri.

    Saturdays 1pm to 4pm (30 minute slots).

    £5 for 30 minutes. Please bring cash. (Card payment is possible but cash straight to Terri is easier.)

  • In this course you will learn how to warp up a rigid heddle loom and make a length of material. Depending on your progress you may be able to make a scarf during the workshop. 

    All materials provided and you will have an Ashford Samplett Rigid Heddle Loom to use - let us know if you have your own loom that you would like to work on. 

    £105 including yarn.

    Available courses will be shown below.

  • Learn the basics of spinning with a drop spindle - you will learn how to spin and also how to ply your yarn into a ball of wool using the Andean plying method. 

    There will be some different types of fleece for you to try.

    £25, All materials included and 10% off if you want to buy some of our fleece tops or your own drop spindle kit.

    Available courses will be shown below.

  • With Terri & Nina @ Dartmoor Wool Loft.

    In this 2 week course you will learn how to cast on, how to cast off and do knit and purl stitches. Depending on your progress, session 2 may include learning to do a rib and possibly changing colours. 

    There will be the option to create some  simple wrist warmers to take home.

    £30 for the 2 week course. Bring along some yarn you’d like to make your project with or buy at the Wool Loft with a 10% discount for participants.  Tools provided.

    Available courses will be shown below.

  • We aren’t sure whether we will be running a third round of this group starting Autumn 2026. It’s dependent on Nat’s maternity leave and whether she will be up to it. Please get in touch to register your interest and we will be in touch if we do go ahead.

    These Women’s Crafting and Sharing Circles held here at the Dartmoor Wool Loft are hosted by Nat Torr and Suzi Crockford.

    Women have, for generations, sat in circles crafting and talking about their lives. It can be deeply nourishing for our nervous systems to be heard & also to listen to others. Add in the self-regulation that crafting brings to our nervous systems & the potential for healing is very rich. 

    We have run two 6-month series’ of women’s sharing and craft circles for women who already have an established craft & who would like to deepen their connection to other women and themselves. This is also suitable for women who would like to set up their own women’s circle and would like to learn more about the format. 

    Nat & Suzi have been part of women’s circles for many years and will be facilitating and holding this space. They will be following the ‘Way of Council’ format:  Confidentiality, Speaking from the heart, Listening with the heart, and Being spontaneous & lean of words.  If you’d like to find out more please get in touch. We are offering 1 taster session for people who want to try it out and then afterwards we are asking for a commitment to the following 5 month’s of sessions. 

    Thursday evenings 6-8pm:

    Price is sliding scale: 

    £30 / £25 / £20 

    per session.

  • Learn how to make yourself a small sit mat / chair mat using the ancient, traditional and basic art of Peg Looming.  We will teach you the skills so that you can go away and make your own at home as well as making one on the day. 

    Peg looming is a simple and rewarding craft; using your hands to stretch and tease the fleece is very therapeutic as well as teaching you the basics of fleece preparation. The simplicity of this skill makes it accessible for beginners up to more experienced weavers and also for children. 

    Age 8 upwards; children need to be accompanied & supported by an adult. 

    £25 per person including all materials and equipment needed. You’ll have your own sit mat to take home with you.

Booking Calendar

  • Craft Drop-In Session

    How lovely to discover that there are so many people who are as passionate as I am to work with wool, share knowledge and skills and encourage beginners. The Wool Loft provides a comfortable space where all abilities are appreciated and the joy of creating is free to flourish. (Regular Visitor)

  • Craft Drop-In Session

    Friday mornings - calm, welcoming environment. Everyone is supportive and encouraging. A chance to unwind and relax. (Regular Visitor.)

  • Craft Dop-in Session

    Pretty new to knitting and crocheting so I find this ‘gathering’ very warm and supportive - a brilliant community initiative. A mindful space for all! (Regular Visitor)

  • Peg Looming workshop

    I wanted to say a huge Thank You for the peg weaving workshop. I absolutely loved it - the Wool Loft is such a welcoming space, really lovely! Thank you for all your help, clear instruction and patience teaching us all - I loved all the options: different warp string, beautiful fleeces or rovings to choose. We all made something unique to us, which is really special. (KH)

  • Introduction to Darning

    I throughly enjoyed this workshop. I felt it was well paced and Molly gave clear and easy to follow instructions. All equipment necessary was provided and easy to use, and the space was welcoming. I enjoyed being there and sharing the camaraderie. Although there was a hand-out, I found I didn't need it as the instructions given by Molly were enough. Looking forward to hopefully doing an advanced darning working with Molly in the near future.

    Many thanks Wool Loft and Molly. (MR)

  • Introduction to Darning

    I thought the darning workshop was lovely. It was clearly explained and there was plenty of equipment and samples provided. It was a relaxed atmosphere but also informative and inspiring. There was a feeling of warmth respect and kindness in the space.

    Loved the biscuits!! And the regular supply of tea!

    The Wool Loft is a magical space that seems to have a unique caring environment. It's a gift to Moretonhampstead and feels like a tangible link with our ancestors in Devon. (MH)

  • Workshops

    I really enjoyed the workshop and have loved every workshop I've done so far at the wool loft. There's always such great tutoring and company....and so much lovely LOVELY wool! I am desperate to get a peg loom now and have been taking my mat out on Dartmoor on adventures. Honestly, the wool loft is a little haven, one of the few places I actually relax! 

    Regular workshop participant