🌾 Raw Fleece to Finished Fiber: A Beginner’s Guide to Wool Prep 🐑
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Ever wondered what to do if someone handed you a raw sheep fleece? 🐏
This hands-on, outdoor class is designed for absolute beginners who want to dive into the world of fiber arts—starting right at the source.
In this one-day immersive class, you'll learn:
✨ What to look for in different types of fleece
✨ How to skirt and clean a raw fleece (That's right - hands on!)
✨ The basics of scouring wool properly
✨ An intro to tools: hand carders, drum carders, pickers, drop spindles, and two styles of spinning wheels
✨ How to dye wool and prep it for use
✨ A mini wet felting project with needle felting details
✨ A beginner-friendly demo on drop spindle spinning
💧 We'll provide cold water and plenty of shade—but dress for a day on the farm!
📲 Sign-ups open soon on our website — https://www.southernsheepcompany.com/fleece-to-fiber-workshop
🧶 Spots are limited so reserve early! This is a fantastic class for homesteaders, aspiring spinners, felters, or anyone curious about the magic that can happen with a sheep's wool.
Love what you learned? Take the fun home—kits are available for purchase after class!
#FiberArts #SheepToShawl #SouthernSheepCompany #FarmClass #FeltingWorkshop #BeginnerSpinning #Corriedale #LongwoolLove #ShepherdLife #RawFleece101
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This hands-on, outdoor class is designed for absolute beginners who want to dive into the world of fiber arts—starting right at the source.
In this one-day immersive class, you'll learn:
✨ What to look for in different types of fleece
✨ How to skirt and clean a raw fleece (That's right - hands on!)
✨ The basics of scouring wool properly
✨ An intro to tools: hand carders, drum carders, pickers, drop spindles, and two styles of spinning wheels
✨ How to dye wool and prep it for use
✨ A mini wet felting project with needle felting details
✨ A beginner-friendly demo on drop spindle spinning
💧 We'll provide cold water and plenty of shade—but dress for a day on the farm!
📲 Sign-ups open soon on our website — https://www.southernsheepcompany.com/fleece-to-fiber-workshop
🧶 Spots are limited so reserve early! This is a fantastic class for homesteaders, aspiring spinners, felters, or anyone curious about the magic that can happen with a sheep's wool.
Love what you learned? Take the fun home—kits are available for purchase after class!
#FiberArts #SheepToShawl #SouthernSheepCompany #FarmClass #FeltingWorkshop #BeginnerSpinning #Corriedale #LongwoolLove #ShepherdLife #RawFleece101
Get Tickets
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