Explorations in Wool: Learn to process wool from fleece to yarn to hand weaving

Come get your hands on soft locally grown island wools and learn the process of turning fleece into yarn and woven goods. This two-day workshop includes an exploration of processing fleece from start to finish.  We'll start with an overview of processing fleece, then use a drop spindle to turn that fleece into yarn. Next you'll create a range of colorful yarn using acid set and natural dyes. And finally, you'll be able to incorporate your hand-spun and dyed yarn into a handwoven tapestry. 

There will be demonstrations and explorations of different fleece processing, spinning and weaving techniques and tools used. You'll have the option to take home a drop spindle and small frame loom.

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The workshop is hosted by Maria Nutt and Mackenzie Sims at Maria's homestead: Warm Valley Orchard on Orcas Island.