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Fleece 101
Fleece 101
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We'd love to show you how to shear a sheep, but that's best left to the experts! But once you've got a fleece, what steps do you need to take to make it into usable fibre?
In this workshop we'll start with a fleece ready to be divided and washed. We will look at the best uses of the different parts of the fleece and methods of washing the fleece . Once the fleece is clean we can look at the ways of preparing the wool so that it can be spun such as using a drum carder to produce batts ready for spinning. We will also have a go at using hand carders and a comb.
This workshop, led by Judith Read, is suitable for anyone who has always wanted to know how to prepare their own fibre. No previous experience is necessary.
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About our workshops
Our workshops are designed to be a place where you can relax, learn, and have fun! They are held at our large table at the back of the shop and are limited to 5 participants. If a workshop is full, you can ask to be put on the waiting list.
If you need to cancel your booking, we require 3 full business days to issue you a refund. After that, we will only be able to offer a refund if someone else takes your place. Also, don't forget to put your workshop in your diary! We don't have a reminder system, and are sad when folks miss a booking.
I came to Judith’s workshop today. She took us from looking at the fleece ( it was much bigger than I expected), what bits to remove etc to how to wash it. She then took us through carding it on both hand carders and a drum carder. I had bought a drum carder but hadn’t really got on with it. Judith knew exactly what I had been doing wrong, I then managed to create a rolag for spinning.
A worthwhile workshop to do if you are sliding gently ( or in my case, not so gently) down the rabbit hole of spinning.
A lovely woolly colourful environment to work in. Friendly and informative staff. Good coffee and cookies…..what more could a wool addict want?