Each breed of sheep produces a distinct type of wool for knitting and crochet. Understanding the qualities and characteristics of these breeds will inform and accentuate your knitting. Texture, colourwork, cables and drape are all affected by the unique wool breeds.
This workshop will give a brief overview of some accessible single-breed wools and the variety they can offer to your knitting. We will also briefly explore the history and tradition of these single-breed wools. This workshop is a hands on workshop, including opportunities to touch and see multiple fleeces from different breeds.
Date: Wednesday, June 16
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $55 - $75 (sliding scale)
Location: Long Way Homestead Field School
To learn more about the sliding scale check it out here.
This workshop will occur inside. Please bring a pen and notebook and your own water bottle.
The Workshop will cover:
categories of sheep breeds and how to identify the differences
what breeds work best for different knitting patterns/projects
hands on exploration of a minimum of 10 breeds
historical information on specific breeds
each participant will take home 100g of breed specific yarn samples
Instructors: Anna Hunter
Covid Precautions: We take the safety of all participants and instructors serious as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 health situation. We will follow all Provincial health guidelines and reserve the right to cancel any in-person classes if the guidelines change. We keep class sizes small, and ensure there is enough space in our venues to keep participants safe. We will have hand washing available and hand sanitizer. Please wear a mask and do not attend if you have been experiencing any covid symptoms or have known exposure to a confirmed covid case.
Accessibility: We are constantly working to make our facilities accessible. The driveway, walkways, dye studeio and outdoor workshops spaces are grass and gravel and accessible by wheelchair. The outhouse, indoor studio space and wool mill all have one step access. We are working hard to improve accessibility on the farm, thank you for your patience.