So, you have a sheep fleece! What now? Join this informative workshop where we will learn about the parts of the fleece, what to keep and what to compost. We will discuss and try different washing techniques. Then we will break out the tools and learn how to use hand carder, wool combs, and drum carding, and learn how each preparation can create a different kind of yarn.
Whether you’re a budding spinner trying your hand at your own fleece preparation, or a knitter curious about how a sheep’s coat becomes the yarn that you use, you will have the opportunity for hands on learning in this workshop. At the end of the class, ewe wool take home prepared fiber that you can use for spinning or needle felting or simply admiring!
Appropriate for all skill levels.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided.
Open to students ages 14 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
