Fleece In your Hands

About Fleece In your Hands with Judith MacKenzie

Maryland Sheep and Wool is well known for having a truly wonderful fleece show. And fleeces, being pretty well irresistible, have a way, just like puppies, of following you home. In this class, we’ll talk about how to buy a fleece – what to look for and what to look out for—and what to do with it when you get home. We’ll talk about storing your fleeces safely and how to deal with insects and mice. We’ll look at the pros and cons of different methods of washing. We’ll look at the different methods of spinning and how to bring out your fleeces’ best characteristics.

This Fiber Arts Seminar is offered as part of the 2021 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and is limited to 20 students.

Class Materials Needed

Working spinning wheel and all of its parts, even the ones you’ve never used. Extra bobbins, niddy noddy, lazy kate, measuring tape, scissors and handcards. Knitting needles in a range that you like to knit with. Materials kit purchased directly from instructor. Kit includes portions of three different washed fleeces, handouts, and sample cards. Materials kit will be an additional $30, and can be purchased directly from instructor. Ordering instructions for the materials kit will be available in Lessonface once you have enrolled. To allow enough time for the kit to arrive prior to the start of class, registration for this class will close on April 3.