Sheep-To-Yarn

Join the amazing Theresa Hill and learn how to wash, prep, and spin your own yarn with the fiber you prepare during class. This two-day workshop will take place at our nearby neighbor, Kelbourne Woolens. During the workshop you will control the entire fiber process from sheep to yarn! You will learn the skills to process and blend fiber as well as spin your own yarn on a drop spindle - so it's ready-to-use for your next weaving, knitting, or crochet project. After this workshop you'll find you won't want to pass up that absolutely gorgeous fleece at the next fiber festival!! Day One Learn about the different and differences between the fleeces. Learn about the different products for successful processing. Learn and implement proper techniques for washing your fleece. Washing the fleeces. Day Two Process your clean fleeces using the various provided tools and equipment (we will have lots of fun tools for you to learn about and play with!!). Learn how to use a drop spindle (included in teh workshop fee and your sto bring home) to spin your processed fleeces into yarn. Process and set your yarn for use in your projects. This Is a hands-on workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing/shoes that you don't mind working in that "may" get wet. About the space! Wild Hand is a little small for a room full of fiber processing so we're partnering on this retreat with our friends down the road (literally just blocks away from the shop) Kelbourne Woolens. Kate & Courtney have been so gracious to open up their space for the weekend for our group of fiber lovers. We will work and learn in their light-filled retail space and warehouse among a whole lotta yarn and color inspiration. We're so grateful to have these folks in our corner. If you have questions before registering please feel free to email Liz at liz@wild-hand.com and she can get you all the answers you need for a fun weekend! If you're planning to travel from out of town for this retreat we are happy to offer local…