Class – Preparing a Fleece!
Is this class for you? Do you have questions like these ….
- I bought this fleece at a show. It’s been in my closet, and now what do I do with it?
- I thought having this would be wonderful, but I’m stuck. “Sheep to Shawl” is a bigger jump than I thought.
- I inherited my children’s 4-H sheep. I’ve got three years worth of fiber in my garage – eek, help.
- I can knit, spin, crochet, or felt, so I thought I could do this too – eek, help. I feel like I know something, but not enough.
- I thought if I bought the fiber, I could sell …x…
A lot of people fall in this co-mingled group! If so, than this class may be for you!
Students Will:
- Receive handouts – including the class outline & resource list and organizer
- Handle and examine a number of different fleeces & fibers (in real life)
- See demonstration
- Practice Hands-on skirting, handling and evaluating a fleece
- Receive Instruction
- Question and Answer period
Instructional Topics Include:
- Evaluating fleeces
- Selecting for purpose
- Expectations of you and your mill
- DIY’s of fiber! Ex: Skirt, Wash, and other prep.
- And entry level concepts for taking your fiber to market
Class Location –
Avalon Springs Farm in Mount Airy, MD USA.
Class taught In-Person and Hands-on. Some time outside on the farm and some inside in the studio.
Schedule & Students –
This is a 3 hour class.
Location is our farm. Some instruction is done outside at the farm and some inside in the studio/shop.
Facilities include bathroom. Nothing is specifically handicap accessible, but we are happy to try to accommodate. For any special needs, please inquire. We will try.
Vaccination for COVID 19 is required; please present card/doc. upon arrival.
Classes run on Sundays from 1:00 pm ’till 4:00 pm. Please use “Contact Us” button to pick a date. This is run by appointment only.
Student number minimum is 1, maximum is 6. One 4-H student, under the age of 16, may attend for Free with Paid & Accompanying adult.
To Sign Up – Go to our CONTACT tab, please let us know, your name, the number of students, any preferences for dates. We will then work with you to schedule your class, and then it is suggested you pay. Payment is due on/before the class date/time. For cancellations, we ask for a 48 hour notice.
