Wool processing, from sheep to yarn course - 11 and 12 of October 2025

Name: Wool processing, from sheep to yarn course - 11 and 12 of October 2025
Brand: Saber Fazer
Price: 190.00 EUR
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This course was designed for those who want to learn all about wool processing, from sheep to yarn. 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 the raw wool and ending with the yarn.

We'll start with the processes that influence wool's quality and by evaluating raw wool fleeces, from the whole fleece to the fibre.
Next, we'll learn about the principles of washing wool, using practical methods with an eye on saving water and energy. Washing wool is one of the most delicate steps and the 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 fibers for spinning, through carding and combing, the two main fiber preparation processes.

We will also be introduced to spinning with a spindle and/or spinning wheel.

This training course lasts 2 days, so that participants can not only learn, but also experiment, explore and share experiences.

Its included in the course our Wool Working - From Sheep to Yarn manual (portuguese) created especially for this training.

It also includes all the necessary material, including handcards, combs, drum carder, spindles, 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 Portuguese wool and its context;
- Shearing, an essential step in obtaining quality fibres;
- Raw wool: learning to evaluate fleece and wool fibres;
- Scouring wool;
- Methods of preparing fibres for spinning: combing and carding;
- Spinning with a spindle and wheel;
- Experimentation and exploration of processes;

Teacher: Alice Bernardo;
Date: 11 and 12 of October 2025 (saturday and sunday);
Hours: 9.30am–1pm and 2.30pm–6pm (14h duration);
Price: 190€

How to register

To register, please add the course to your shopping basket and finalise your purchase as normal. Once payment has been made, your enrolment will be automatically completed.

Location

Saber Fazer
Rua da Aliança 112-114, Porto

Cancellation policy

Less than 10 days before the date of the training we are unable to make a refund, but you will be able to attend another training (identical or different) at a later date.