Whether you are a beginner learning the basics of wool processing, or a seasoned craftsperson honing advanced spinning or knitting skills, we have a workshop for you.
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Raw fleece processing
Wool sorting and skirting
Carding and fiber preparation
Hand-spinning
Beginner and intermediate knitting
Machine-assisted knitwear production demonstrations using the farm’s vintage Toyota-Seiko knitting machine
Participants will learn the complete process of transforming freshly shorn fleece into usable fiber, including washing, drying, and handling techniques that preserve fiber quality. This hands-on workshop introduces students to the foundational skills needed to prepare alpaca and sheep wool for spinning and textile production.
Participants will leave with the material they clean during the workshop, so you’ll be ready to process it at home or a future workshop!
This class teaches attendees how to evaluate fleece quality, remove unusable portions, and separate fiber based on fineness, cleanliness, and intended end use. Participants will gain practical knowledge about fiber grading and how proper skirting directly impacts the quality and value of finished yarn and garments.
Participants will leave with the wool they have graded and sorted, suitable for processing at home or a future workshop!
Attendees will learn how to prepare fiber for spinning using hand tools and drum carding equipment to create smooth, consistent batts or roving. The workshop covers blending techniques, fiber alignment, and preparation methods that improve spinning efficiency and yarn quality.
Participants will leave with the roving they process for spinning at home or a future workshop!
This workshop introduces the art and mechanics of hand-spinning wool and alpaca fiber into yarn using spinning wheels and drop spindles. Participants will learn drafting, twist control, yarn consistency, and finishing techniques while creating their own hand-spun yarn to take home.
Participants will leave with the yarn they’ve spun, suitable for knitting at home or a future workshop!
This workshop is intended for knitters ready to advance beyond the basics and explore shaping, texture patterns, colorwork, and garment construction techniques. Students will strengthen their technical skills while working on more complex projects using premium farm-produced yarns.
Yarn will be provided, or attendees may bring their own materials. Attendees will leave with the products they make at the workshop.
Participants will receive an introduction to small-scale knitwear production using a vintage Toyota-Seiko knitting machine to efficiently create garments and textile products. The class demonstrates how traditional craftsmanship and mechanized production can work together to increase productivity while maintaining artisan quality.
Participants will leave with the garment they produce during the workshop.
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