BASIC YARN PREPARATION

Explaining the fleece. 

Picking and skirting a fleece (anyone can have a go)

Washing the fleece. video

Using the wool picker - Due to the dangerous nature of the picker it will be unavailable for use, but a full demonstration will be given.

Carding using the board carder to make rolags.  Everyone can participate.

Using an electric drum carder (Myself) videos of finished batts, art batts etc. (can anyone participate? ask insurance)

we are ready to spin!

short break refreshments..15 minutes

A few minutes on the history of spinning..

video with native peruvians and other ethnic groups using spindles

Spinning with drop spindles (everyone can participate)

Everyone getting the opportunity to use an electric spinning machine if they wish.

Demonstration of a knitting machine in action with finished products on show.