24 May 2025 - "Wool processing from sheep to yarn" - IN PERSON

It's no secret that wool is one of our great passions, so this will be a day of sharing and total immersion in this wonderful fibre, starting with raw wool and ending with yarn.

We'll start with an introduction to raw wool, its characteristics and how to store it correctly. Next, we'll learn about the principles of washing wool, using practical methods, focusing on saving water and energy. Washing wool is one of the most delicate steps and one where mistakes are most often made, so we'll be rigorous with this part. Once we've washed our wool, we'll learn how to prepare the fibres for spinning, through carding and combing, the two main fibre preparation processes.
We'll also be introduced to spinning with a spindle and/or spinning wheel.

This training includes our Wool Working Handbook - From Sheep to Yarn (currently only in portuguese), produced exclusively for our courses.
It also includes all the necessary equipment, including cards, combs, drum carder, spindles and spinning wheels, as well as various types of wool from local breeds, making it an excellent opportunity to get to know and try out all kinds of equipment and raw materials.

Course content
- Introduction to wool fibre
- Washing raw wool
- Methods of fibre preparation for spinning: carding (with manual cards and drum carding machines) and combing;
- Spinning with a spindle and wheel