Woolly Wash-Along:

Ever felt unsure about how to start washing a raw fleece? You’re not alone! In this workshop, Greg from Plaid Perch Farm will break down the wool washing process into clear, approachable steps. Our goal is to make scouring fun and stress-free. We want you to feel confident handling raw fleece from start to finish.

 

Together, we’ll walk through the process step by step while everyone scours 8 ounces of raw fine wool. We will cover the supplies you need, the science behind scouring, and experience scouring together in real time. Between soakings, we will discuss tips and tricks like skirting, inspecting your fleece, and more. We will make this easy and approachable. This workshop will include everything you need to get started.

 

The result? A fun, welcoming, and accessible experience that will leave you feeling confident and maybe even a little excited about washing wool! You will take home the fleece you washed, to further process for spinning or other creations. 

 

This workshop will be in person at the Land Alliance Folk School. We will be inside or outside, weather permitting. In typical Midwest winter fashion, we will hold Saturday, February 28th, as a snow day. Lodging options are available separately from Land Alliance.

 

What’s Included:

8 ounces of fine wool that you will scour before taking home

Scouring Starter Kit - Contains: 3.5-gallon bucket with lid, mesh laundry bag, 4-oz Beyond Clean detergent, measuring cup, thermometer, gloves, and Guide to Scoring.

Lunch is provided; please feel free to bring a snack to share. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. 

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Add-on a Scouring Starter Kit:

Everyone will have all the tools and supplies needed to scouring during class, you can add on the Scouring Starter Kit for an additional $50 to take home what you need to start scouring at home. You can always add one on the day of the workshop if you want to wait to see how you enjoy scouring. 

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Scouring Starter Kit - Contains: 3.5-gallon bucket with lid, mesh laundry bag, 4-oz Beyond Clean detergent, measuring cup, thermometer, gloves, and Guide to Scoring.

 

Please note:

We will handle hot water, dirty fleece, and lift buckets of water. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance. Your fleece will be damp when you leave and needs to be laid out to dry, drying instructions will be included.