From Raw Wool Fleece to Handspun Yarn
April 4 - April 6
$435.00
In this class, we will start with raw wool fleece (sheared off the sheep). Then we will wash (or “scour”) some of that wool. Next, we will prepare that clean fleece for spinning with hand tools (flick card, hand cards, hand combs). And we will spin and ply some of that prepared fiber into yarn using a drop spindle. This class is intended for those with no previous experience in fiber preparation or spinning. However, those participants with some experience will find tips and techniques that will improve their fiber skills. Along the way, we will explore variations in fiber characteristics of the many sheep breeds and wools that are available for handspinners. The instructor will supply wool for washing, preparing, and spinning; samples for examination; notebook with handouts, hand tools for fiber preparation, and drop spindles for spinning.
Class Type: Fiber
Cost: $435 per person which includes a $60 material fee (includes all necessary tools and materials)
Date/Time: April 4 – 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Timberlee Hills
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior fiber preparation experience required.
- Ages 18+
Meet Your Instructor
Amy Tyler
Amy has degrees in modern dance, kinesiology, and physiology. Her art and science backgrounds give her a keen understanding of learning and analyzing movement skills, composition, pattern recognition, and systematic exploration. She translates that understanding into practical approaches to spinning and knitting techniques. She teaches spinning and knitting at venues across the country and is well known for her animated and engaging teaching style. Amy has numerous articles published in Spin Off, and PLY Magazine; and she has also published in Interweave Knits, Handwoven, Little Looms, and Farm & Fiber Knits.
Materials:
Required Materials (Provided):
- Raw wool, flick cards, hand cards, and hand combs
Optional Materials (Bring Along If You Have Them):
- N/A
