Raw Wool Fiber Preparation
Raw Wool Fiber Preparation
Instructor: Wendy Clark
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hours Required: 4 hours with 1 hr lunch break
Maximum Students: 12
Total Class Fee: $57 (no materials fee)
Location: 4-H Building
Class Description: Someone gave you a fleece! Woohoo! Ok, now what? Wool comes in so many varieties, lengths, colors, thicknesses. In this course you will learn the different properties of wool and how to “skirt” a fleece to prepare it for the next step of washing. Or, you find yourself at a fiber festival, you see a raw fleece, but your brain says, “What do I do with that?”. In this workshop you will learn how to identify the qualities of a good fleece, how to skirt it after you have taken it home and how to prepare and wash that fleece for future fiber projects such as spinning or felting. We will also discuss the various qualities of wool and their different uses. You will learn different ways to wash your fleece depending on its characteristics and desired outcome for your project!
Required Skills: None, no experience necessary.
Students Should Bring to Class: Excitement for a new skill!
Supplies Provided by Instructor: All wool and supplies will be provided.