- NEWS - It was a great show in 2018. Thanks to all the volunteer power and amazing fans that make this one of the best fiber festivals in the U.S. Keep checking https://sheepandwool.com/schedule/ for the latest Festival Schedule. When our 2019 sched is ready, it’ll be there (check the dates). See you again in October!
This “hands on” class will help participants understand how the properties of fiber become the properties of yarn and how those properties affect the products we make.
We will first explore the world of fibers; where they come from and how they grow and then handle the fibers and examine their characteristics under magnification. Finally, we will dissect yarns to see how fiber, twist and ply affect the look, feel and durability of the products we ultimately knit, crochet, felt or weave.
We will explore animal, vegetable and man-made fibers. This class has appeal for felters, knitters, weavers and spinners alike.