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Beginning Spinning (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)

Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson

Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You'll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic skills to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. The all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided. Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. (Fee is $10 for those who bring their Continue reading →

Sheep-to-Shawl Competition (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)

Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson

Gather a team and join the fun! Teams of up to 8 members compete in the process of creating a shawl, from fleece to woven fabric, using traditional methods and equipment. This includes preparing the fleece, spinning the singles, plying the yarn, and weaving a shawl in a four-hour time limit! Complete details, competition rules, and a link to register can be found at the "event website" link below.