Piedmont Fibershed & Deep River Folk School Present:
This workshop is part of Fiber & Folk Weekend, and not intended to be purchased individually. Please purchase a Full Weekend Pass ($300 early bird / $375 regular rate) or a 1-Day Pass ($168 early bird / $210 regular rate). Once you’ve purchased a pass, you’ll be able to register for the workshops you plan to attend.
Combing & Carding
Learn the essential techniques of fiber preparation, including combing and hand-carding methods. Participants will gain hands-on experience in transforming wool locks into smooth, consistent combed top or fluffy rolags ready for spinning or felting. You will also learn what difference each type of prep makes in your finished yarn. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their fiber prep skills.
Instructor: Jennifer Lane
Jennifer is a spinner and artist passionate about supporting local fiber farms and heritage sheep breeds. She finds joy in sharing information about fiber processing and spinning techniques. Outside of fiber arts, she is a graphic designer, musician and educator, blending her passion for creativity with community advocacy.
Additional Workshop Information
All workshop materials are included.
This workshop is not eligible for use with a Deep River Folk School season pass.
Overnight Camping available for $20
The workshops cover knowledge and hands-on experience.
Youth, under 18, may not attend free with an adult. Instead, they should be registered independently.