Ontario Handspinning Seminar
In this workshop, learn the factors that led to the development of Norbouillet sheep, including breeding for wool characteristics and hand-spinning goals. We will discuss Norbouillet fleece selection, characteristics and uses. With samples of raw fleece, both cream and naturally coloured, we will spin blends of Norbouillet wool and other natural fibres, determining why to blend, with what and how much for specific end use.
Norbouillet Sheep - Homegrown Wool
Alison Brown
Afternoon
Bring With You
- spinning wheel
- several bobbins
- lazy kate
- apron
- hand cards
- niddy noddy
Norbouillet Sheep - Homegrown Wool
Alison Brown
In this workshop, learn the factors that led to the development of Norbouillet sheep, including breeding for wool characteristics and hand-spinning goals. We will discuss Norbouillet fleece selection, characteristics and uses. With samples of raw fleece, both cream and naturally coloured, we will spin blends of Norbouillet wool and other natural fibres, determining why to blend, with what and how much for specific end use.
Items to Bring
- spinning wheel
- several bobbins
- lazy kate
- apron
- hand cards
- niddy noddy
Alison Brown
Allison Ness Brown began Pine Hollow Farm in 1982. Angora goats arrived in 1987 and Rambouillet sheep in 1988, as her interest in fibre animals and handspinning grew. She taught herself to spin on a borrowed Traditional Ashford wheel. She also helped “sheepy” friends on their shearing days, thus getting her hands on different fleece types. Wool and mohair judging courses, guild workshops, and hand-spinning seminars fed her fibre addiction.
Afternoon
Allison Ness Brown began Pine Hollow Farm in 1982. Angora goats arrived in 1987 and Rambouillet sheep in 1988, as her interest in fibre animals and handspinning grew. She taught herself to spin on a borrowed Traditional Ashford wheel. She also helped “sheepy” friends on their shearing days, thus getting her hands on different fleece types. Wool and mohair judging courses, guild workshops, and hand-spinning seminars fed her fibre addiction.
Alison Brown
