Spinning Fibers – Preparation Techniques & Tools, Sep 19-20, 2026

Description

In this two-day workshop Christine Thomas-Flitcroft will cover fiber preparation for spinning. Students will learn how to wash and prepare wool in both worsted and woolen techniques and about different forms of prepared silk, cotton and flax and how to prepare silk, cotton and flax for spinning.  Tool use will also be covered. You will use hand carders, flickers, different forms of wool combs, drum carders and blending boards. Students will need to bring: Hand Carders, Wool Combs, Blending Boards, Drum Carder if you have them. Stuff to take notes. Materials fee of $25 paid directly to instructor.  Maximum class size is 6. 

About the Instructor: Christine Thomas-Flitcroft has been spinning and weaving for about forty years. She is a student of the textile arts. She studied weaving at the University of Idaho and wool and sheep production at both the University of Idaho and Montana State University. Chris owns Aurora Colony Fiber Arts. She maintains a small flock of Border Leicester sheep on her family farm in Aurora, Oregon. She specializes in selling a multitude of fibers for spinning, felting and related fiber arts. She is interested in antique spinning wheels, teaches spinning workshops and weaves tapestry on a Navajo style loom. Chris is on the board of the Aurora Colony Handspinners: https://auroracolonyhandspinners.com/