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ASHFORD RETREAT in Ashburton, New Zealand 2010 - 2011
A fibre indulgence!

August 23rd - 27th, November 1st - 5th 2010. 
Book NOW for 2011 Retreats - 14-18 March, 22-26 August and 31st October -
4 November 2011.

This is a 5-day sensuous fibre journey based at the home of the world-famous Ashford spinning wheels and looms. Discover new techniques and develop new skills with friendly and expert tutors, visit specialty growers including a working high country merino sheep station in the breathtakingly beautiful Southern Alps, stay on a nearby farm and enjoy some special pampering.

Take home new skills, new experiences, the warmth of new friendships and a fibre adventure you will never forget!

For more information: view 2010 Retreat flyer
For more information on our Advanced retreat: Advanced Retreat flyer 

In 2011 Nicola Bota, at the Ashford Craft Shop, with be hosting three Ashford Retreats and one Advanced Retreat. Join her and the expert tutors for five days of fibre indulgence. Learn new techniques and skills in weaving, spinning, felting, carding and dyeing.

Enjoy some outdoor adventures including a visit to a high country sheep farm. Stay on local farms and join Elizabeth and Richard for a cocktail party at their home.
All the equipment is provided and numbers are limited – come and join the fun in 2011.

For more information contact Nicola at : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Recent Retreat review:
“A time of learning, warmth and friendship. I shall remember always with joy.” Anita Meyer - Australia
“A brilliant week, worth every second. Great to met others and share ideas.” Maree Davey - Australia
“More than I could have wished for, well worth the journey.” Maily Clare Danks Flower – England.

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NEW Katie Loom The Katie Loom is the perfect multi harness loom for workshops, sampling, travel and fun. • Portable - easy to fold and pack  • Compact - 30cm (12¼ins) weaving width  • Light - 6.5kg (14¼lbs)  • Smooth levers and auto bounce back overhead beater  • Easy threading - beater flips up & out of the way  • Eight harnesses - a fully functional table loom, unlimited possibilities. Weaving width with wide shed 30cm (12ins) Height  49cm (19¼ins) Length 48.5cm (19ins) Width 29.5cm (11½ins) Weight 6.5kg (14¼lbs) The Katie Loom comes assembled and lacquered. Includes: 10 dpi stainless steel reed, 320 texsolv heddles, threading hooks, step-by-step instruction booklet, and study padded carry bag. Just add yarn! Click here for an enlarged view!

Jubilee Celebrations 1934-2009 2009 is an important year for us! In 1934 Walter Ashford founded our company and with the wonderful support of staff, suppliers and customers we are celebrating our 75th birthday this year. As part of the year’s festivities we welcome distributors from around the world to visit us here in Ashburton. As well as meeting our staff, visiting the factory and learning more about our product range, they enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful parts of the country and trying some summer activities.      Click here for Jubilee celebrations and visits - updated October 23rd 2009 Jubilee Entrance Construction of our new entranceway to the factory, Craft Shop, Museum and Village is complete. With smart stone walls, new signage and an enormous Elizabeth spinning wheel (it is 2 ½ the size of the original wheel) the entrance is certainly eye-catching and a special way to commemorate our 75th Jubilee.