This course was designed for those who want to learn all about wool processing, from sheep to yarn.
It's no secret that wool is one of our great passions, so this will be a day of sharing and total immersion in this wonderful fiber, starting with the raw wool and ending with the yarn.
We'll start with the processes that influence wool's quality and by evaluating raw wool fleeces, from the whole fleece to the fibre.
Next, we'll learn about the principles of washing wool, using practical methods with an eye on saving water and energy. Washing wool is one of the most delicate steps and the one where mistakes are most often made, so we'll be rigorous with this part.
Once we've washed our wool, we'll learn how to prepare the fibers for spinning, through carding and combing, the two main fiber preparation processes.
We will also be introduced to spinning with a spindle and/or spinning wheel.
Its included in the course our Wool Working Manual - From Sheep to Yarn, made solely for this occasion.
It also includes all the necessary material, including cards, combs, a drum carder, spindles, spinning wheels, as well as various types of wool from indigenous breeds, making it an excellent opportunity to get to know and try out all kinds of equipment and raw materials.
Course topics:
- Introduction to wool fiber
- Washing raw wool (3 methods)
- Methods of preparing fibers for spinning: carding (with manual cards and drum carding machines) and combing
- Spindle and wheel spinning
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REGISTRATION
To register for the workshop, please add the workshop to the shopping cart, completing the purchase as normal. Once the payment has been made, your registration will be automatically completed.
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Teacher: Alice Bernardo;
Date: 19 and 20 of October 2024 (Saturday and sunday);
Schedule: 9.30am-1.30pm and 3-6pm (7 hours);
Local:
Saber Fazer atelier
Rua da Aliança 112-114, Porto
T: 968851237
Cancellation policy: Participation in a paid workshop can be canceled with a full refund up to 10 days before the workshop date. Less than a week before the workshop is held, we are unable to make a refund.
