Learn the ins and outs of the hair fibers! In this class, students will learn to blend a variety of luxury fibers with wool and to spin them by themselves. There will be extensive discussions on the characteristics of these fibers, how best to spin them, and the most appropriate uses for them in making an article of clothing. We will use alpaca, llama, mohair, angora rabbit, dog, and cat as well as downy fibers like cashmere, yak, or qiviut. Students will take home information handouts on the fibers and many samples that they have spun during the class.

Some spinning experience is required.

Required Tools

• Working spinning wheel*
• Extra bobbins
• Lazy kate 
• Hand tags
• Notebook
• Pen

*students may borrow a spinning wheel from North House, but must get in touch at least two weeks prior to class to request.

If you do not have the following, there will be a few available on site for shared use.

• Hand carders
• Ball winder
• Niddy noddy