Processed wool can seem a bit expensive but if you ask around, you will likely find a sheep farmer that has bags of dirty wool in their barn. With a bit of patience and work you can process your own wool. We will look at wool varieties, including non- sheep fibers and talk about what to look for when purchasing raw fibers. We will wash, dye, hand card and use a drum carder to make batting for future projects. We will even discuss the option of using fermentation as a means of “washing” wool. Using our processed wool we will make a small wet felted project.