Workshop: Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Instructor - Julie Drogsvold
In this workshop participants will be invited to go down the proverbial rabbit hole and learn about angora fiber and the rabbits that grow it. Students will be able to meet living representatives and learn about their care. They will also be able to evaluate examples of angora fiber and determine the best use for each grade of wool. Students will be able to observe or participate in a guided spinning exercise; spinning from the cloud and a selection of carded and combed wool.
Students will need to bring:
Spinning wheel, e-spinner or spindle
Hand Carders, higher tpi preferred
Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
Niddy noddy or ball winder
Materials kit below also needs to be purchased for the workshop.
Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Instructor - Julie Drogsvold
In this workshop participants will be invited to go down the proverbial rabbit hole and learn about angora fiber and the rabbits that grow it. Students will be able to meet living representatives and learn about their care. They will also be able to evaluate examples of angora fiber and determine the best use for each grade of wool. Students will be able to observe or participate in a guided spinning exercise; spinning from the cloud and a selection of carded and combed wool.
Students will need to bring:
Spinning wheel, e-spinner or spindle
Hand Carders, higher tpi preferred
Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
Niddy noddy or ball winder
Materials kit below also needs to be purchased for the workshop.
Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Instructor - Julie Drogsvold
In this workshop participants will be invited to go down the proverbial rabbit hole and learn about angora fiber and the rabbits that grow it. Students will be able to meet living representatives and learn about their care. They will also be able to evaluate examples of angora fiber and determine the best use for each grade of wool. Students will be able to observe or participate in a guided spinning exercise; spinning from the cloud and a selection of carded and combed wool.
Students will need to bring:
Spinning wheel, e-spinner or spindle
Hand Carders, higher tpi preferred
Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
Niddy noddy or ball winder
Materials kit below also needs to be purchased for the workshop.