Studio 1 - Combing wool/flax

Students explored various types of wool: two breeds washed but not scoured (lanolin still in) and one breed well scoured. They also handled some retted flax fiber. Using combs, a hackle, and primarily their own hands, students worked on turning the wool into roving by opening up the locks, picking out debris, and aligning the fibers. I also brought in some silk cocoons as an extra treat.

Supplies:

• Sheep's wool
• Flax
• Wool combs
• Hackle and diz

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Studio 2 - Spinning

Students assembled their own spindles out of wooden dowels and wheels and began to learn how to spin yarn. It takes a lot of practiced to start drafting (drawing out) the fiber evenly to make yarn that will hold and not break! Students also picked up supply kits for the rest of the semester.

Supplies:

• Wool roving
• Spindles (dowels, cup hooks, wooden wheels

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