Day packages are now easy to plan and purchase! Prices valid through the end of 2017.
A one day course, running from 10-3pm, is $250 per person. We will cover shearing a fiber animal of your choice (sheep, alpaca or angora goat), skirting and washing the fleece.
Then choose from either dyeing the fleece you sheared, or taking a spinning lesson on a previously prepared fleece. One pound of fiber is included in the cost, as is lunch and all materials. Additional fleece and blending materials are available for purchase. I will need to know your choice of dyeing or spinning ahead of time to ensure fleeces are available.
A two day course, second day running from 12-3, where we cover spinning of a previously dyed fleece which has been dried, is $345.
A two day course, second day running from 12-3, where we cover spinning of a previously dyed fleece which has been dried, is $345.
Spinning lessons are available, running from 12-3, with 8oz of roving provided, for $95 per person.
Dye lessons, running from 12-3, with 1lb of a variety of fibers provided, are $150 per person.
$40 non-refundable deposit for the day, per person; groups of three or more $30 per person will reserve your day.
Additional fleece prices:
All wool (sheep) $15 per pound, raw. Fleeces must be purchased either by the full or half fleece. Weights will vary. $25 per pound for washed, prepared fleece for blending.
Alpaca: $25 per pound, raw. Fleeces must be purchased either by the full or half fleece. Weights will vary. Cria fleeces $35 per pound.
Mohair / Pygmy-Angora (Now known as MyGora!): Staple over 6” – price will vary.
Staple 3”-6” $45-$70 per pound, depending on fleece.
The price of custom dyeing and / or spinning will vary according to the type of fleece and the type of yarn required.