Fiber Speed Dating: Sheep Breeds Edition
About Fiber Speed Dating: Sheep Breeds Edition
Explore nine different sheep breeds while discussing approaches to spinning different types of wool - which drafting methods pair well with particular fiber preps or crimp structure or staple length? Should you judge a fiber by your first impression? We will discuss worsted and woolen drafting methods and how they relate to the wool you spin. Sheep breeds will include a fine wool, medium wool, down wool, long wool and an assortment of heritage breeds.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
A spinning wheel or e-spinner or spindles in good working order with the capability of handling up to 6 ounces of fiber.
Materials Kit
$25 - Class kit may be purchased at https://hipstrings.com/products/class-kit-for-fiber-speed-dating-mdsw-winterfest-2026
Kit includes a Fiber Sampler with ½ ounce samples of 9 different wools and notecards.
Materials kits must be ordered by January 10 in order to receive them by January 24.
Pre-class Homework
None
Skill Level
Participants should be able to spin and ply independently.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
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About Lessonface, PBC & the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. We've hosted the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's virtual fiber arts seminars since 2021, and are very happy to be hosting these seminars for the fifth annual Winterfest January 24-25, 2026.