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.
Fiber Weekend: Spinning in the Grease
In this workshop, participants will process the fleece for spinning in the grease. First, participants will card the freshly shorn fleece into rolags. Participants will also be able to use a hackle and combs to process the fleece. They will then unload it through a diz, making it ready to spin. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to handle different fleeces harvested on the farm (from half a dozen different fiber animal) and will have a chance to card and spin samples of these fleeces as well. Spindles will be available for those who want to try their hand at spinning the processed wool in the grease!
Instructor: Ociane Canadas
Oci is a knitter and spinner. She has been a fiber artist for thirteen years. She teaches classes locally. She owns Happy Monkey Farm where she raises Gotland, Merino and CVM sheep. Oci is passionate about shearing her own sheep and spinning homegrown wools. She sells fleeces and hand-spun yarns.
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.