Fiber Blending for Everyone - Basics of Fiber Blending using Simple Tools
About Fiber Blending for Everyone - Basics of Fiber Blending using Simple Tools
Have you ever wondered how to blend wool with other fibers to have a particular look or feel? or maybe wondered how to decide what fibers and proportions to blend for a larger amount of fiber to send to a mill? If so, this class is for you. We’ll cover sampling and effects of different fiber characteristics on the blends you can achieve and how they will spin up using handheld tools such as combs and cards. Samples of fibers and yarns will be available for discussion and handouts will be provided.
What will students learn:
How and when to blend wool with other types of protein fibers (mohair, angora, alpaca) or cotton to achieve specific characteristics such as luster, softness, and texture. Basics of using hand cards and combs will be covered.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
None required, bags for samples of fiber would be helpful.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $20 which includes:
Various prepared and washed fibers for blending and practice including wool, mohair, angora, alpaca, and cotton
Pre-class Homework
None
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 12
Skill Level
Beginner (no experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
Desire to learn and experiment
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 16
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Elaina Kenyon
Elaina is the shepherdess at Avillion Farm in Efland, NC where she tends flocks of Shetland and Jacob sheep, Angora goats, Suri Alpaca, and cares for a large herd of Angora rabbits.
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Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. The 20th annual Carolina FiberFest is March 13-14, 2026 at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC. Workshops will be held Thurs. March 12 - Sat. March 14, 2026.