Wild silks are unique, exquisite fibers that are perfect for the handspinner’s stash. When compared to bombyx silk, they are less slippery, shorter, and often easier to spin. These silks are quite desirable and great candidates for blending especially considering their beautiful range in natural colors. Let’s go wild and learn special blending techniques and get comfortable using a variety of wild silk on a blending board and handcards. In this class, you will learn how to create colorful, elegant, and sophisticated blends that are worthy of spinning.


Supplies: Prerequisite:  Must have some handspinning experience and some carding experience with handcards. Student or regular-sized handcards are fine for this class.  Students should bring fiber for blending: 3-4 ounces of fine or medium wool for blending with wild silk. This can be top or clean fleece. (Blending board and accessories are optional.)
Location: The Barn
Days: Saturday: February 10; 11:30am - 2:30pm ;
Class ID: 224127160
Class Price: $75
Member Price: $50
Materials Fee: $15