James Perry - Spinner, Chemist, Woodturner and Shepherd , is there no end to this mans talents? S1 E14 (podcast)

Spinning has been part of James Perry's life for 17 years now. This progressed onto dyeing and weaving.

Internationally published in two magazines and he has also written many articles for UK magazines on this subject that he has become an expert on. He also teaches workshops in the UK and when possible he would like to teach them abroad too. S1 E14

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