#322 Amy Ross Manko — Sheep to Skein: Fiber Processing for Funsies! Half day Friday am $50

#322  Amy Ross Manko — Sheep to Skein: Fiber Processing for Funsies!   Half day  Friday  9am- noon   Bldg 10 North  $50

Skill level:  All levels welcome

Workshop Description: Ever gone to a fiber festival, somehow blacked out and found a fleece in your car when you got home? Have you wondered a fleece show and seen an inexpensive fleece and thought “It’s so cheap! I could totally process that myself!” only to shove it in the garage because it was a daunting task and you lost your nerve? Join us as we discuss the what, where and how of fleece selection, and then practice scouring wool together. We WILL likely get wet, so wear old clothes, but we WILL have fun discussing methods for scouring and getting confident with the process of removing lanolin without accidentally creating felt. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleeces in their collections to discuss with the class. Have a problem fleece you’re trying to save? Maybe we can help! Just need someone to ooo and aaaah over it so you get motivated again? We can do that too!

Students should bring:  Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty

Homework:  None, unless you want to bring a sample of your fleece

Material Fee  $25  Includes:  Materials for washing wool plus a sample of fleece to wash

Class Limit:  12