Fiber Prep: Carding
With Becky Arnold
Calling all felters and spinners! Take your projects to the next level by carding your own fiber.
Carding wool on hand cards creates rolags, a fiber preparation with randomly organized fibers. Use the rolags to spin light, fluffy, insulating woolen-yarn, perfect for creating items like sweaters and blankets.
In this class, learn the technique of carding with hand cards, as well as blending fibers and colors.
- Skill level All
- Age appropriate 12+ (minors must have a parent on site)
- Materials $30 (Includes fiber for carding, as well as hand cards for use during the workshop)
- Students should bring:
note-taking materials and wool cards (if you have them). Optional: Spinning wheel in good working order or spindle for sampling carded fiber.
