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Spinning

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Wool to Weave - Icelandic Sheep

In this series of workshops we explore processing an Icelandic wool fleece to spinning yarn and finally to weave with the handspun yarn. The wool we will be working with have beautiful natural colors as seen on the sheep photo. The yarn and weaving will lean toward more earth tones.

You can choose to participate in all of the series or individual sessions

Cost for all three sessions includes workshop and all materials $375

(Workshop size max. 6)

Instructors: Samantha Bielanski and Nancy Wilson

Pre-Session - Visit local sheep farm - For participants signing up for all sessions

Sunday, September 20 9:00 am - noon

No cost when signing up for all three sessions

You will watch and learn about the shearing process and about Icelandic sheep.

Information will be given at sign up for Wool to Weave Series all.

Session 1 Wool Fleece

Sunday, November 8 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $150 for individual class

Materials included: freshly shorn fleece, soap, mordant and dyes

We will skirt a freshly shorn wool fleece, wash the fiber and dye the fleece

and commercial yarn for the next session for final weaving project

Session 2 Carding and Spinning the fleece

Sunday, November 15, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $150 for individual class

Materials and equipment included: wool fiber, carding tools, drop spindle (to keep) and use of

spinning wheel during workshop

Learn the creativity and relaxation of spinning your own yarn using hand cards and drum carder to initially prepare the fiber. Then use a drop spindle and spinning wheel from the carded fiber

exploring the process of spinning wool into yarn. Beginning in slow motion with simple drop spindle working up to using a spinning wheel. Your first yarn will likely be lumpy and bumpy and curly and beautiful.

If you have your own working spinning wheel, please talk to instructor prior to first day of workshop.

Session 3 Rigid Heddle Weaving

Sunday, November 22 , 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $150 for individual class

Materials and equipment included: wool yarn and your handspun yarn, use of rigid heddle

during workshop.

We will use commercial yarn, your handspun yarn and dyed fleece to weave a wall hanging

or table runner. You will learn to set up and weave on a rigid heddle loom.

NOTE: The yarn and weaving will lean toward more earth tones.

Spin Your Yarn

(Drop Spindle & Spinning Wheel)- Introduction

This workshop will introduce you to the art of twisting wool fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel.

upcoming workshops to be determined

(Workshop size max. 6)

Instructors: Samantha Erwin and Nancy Wilson

Cost: $120 includes wool fiber, use of drop spindle and spinning wheel during class time

Learn the creativity and relaxation of spinning your own yarn using a drop spindle and spinning wheel.

We will explore the process of spinning wool into yarn beginning in slow motion with simple tools working up to using a spinning wheel. You will discuss fiber preparation. Your first yarn will likely be lumpy and bumpy and curly and beautiful. Bring your own drop spindle or make the selection to purchase a drop spindle that will be ready for you on the first day of the workshop.

Spinning wheels and fiber will be provided for use in workshop.

If you have your own working spinning wheel, please talk to instructor prior to first day of workshop.