Fiberology - All about Wool (and other fibers) & Fleece Selection and Handling
About Fiberology - All about Wool (and other fibers) & Fleece Selection and Handling
Thinking about purchasing fiber? Wondering how to pick out a great fleece? Want to learn the differences in wools, alpaca, llama, mohair and more. Curious about what is involved in preparing your own fleece? Should you process it yourself or send it to a mill? What are your options?
Fiber quality and preparation makes a huge difference in your final product. Knowing your options will allow you to control the process and achieve the outcome you desire.
We will also stroll through the Fleece Sale and talk about different fleeces.
What will students learn:
In this workshop you will learn all about fiber:
• how to select a fleece
• identifying faults & what to avoid
• types and characteristics of different fibers
• which fibers are suitable for different purposes
• how to skirt/ sort
• storage
• options for processing
• problems and pitfalls to avoid
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Students may bring any fleece or fiber they would like to ask questions about.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
No materials kit for this class.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: NA
Skill Level
All Levels
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
No experience necessary.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 2-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 19
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.
Alesia Moore
Alesia started her fiber odyssey over two decades ago with a couple of sheep and a passion to learn more. The sheep patiently taught her much about life, farming and fiber! She now lives on a small farm in Youngsville, NC with her husband and son and together they shepherd a very eclectic flock of award-winning sheep.
Back to Carolina FiberFestAbout Lessonface, PBC & the Carolina FiberFest
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.