Reliable Wools with Jill Duarte
About Reliable Wools with Jill Duarte
In this workshop, we will explore sheep breeds that tend to be reliable, defined as yarns that don’t radically change with wet finishing and their gauge doesn’t shift with blocking. These wools tend to be excellent for beginning hand spinners, as well as those spinners embarking on larger projects where consistency is important. We will discuss the origins of these breeds, the characteristics of their fleece and what these characteristics mean for the handspinner. The suitability of different fiber preparations and uses for handspun from these different types of wool will be discussed. Students will gain a deeper understanding of selecting the best wool for their intentions.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
A spinning wheel or e-spinner with 4 bobbins or 4 spindles in good working order
Materials Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor)
$25 - includes fiber sampler containing at least 4 ounces of fiber from several different breeds that exemplify reliable wools.
Pre-class Homework
None
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Turf Valley Resort – Willows A
How It Works
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