Livestock – Fiber
From Sheep to Shawl! Did you ever wonder how yarn was made? Our fiber experts will facinate you first-hand with the centuries-old art of drum carding, spinning and weaving. Watch up close as ordinary fleece is transformed into vibrantly colored batts of yarn and hand-made bracelets for the kids!
Highlights
- Fleece drum carding, spinning and weaving demonstrations
- Batts and batts of hand-dyed yarn
- Hand-made bracelets for the kids!
- An educational experience for the whole family!
FUN FACT: The Durham Fair Fiber Experts use Wool Carders similar to those first used in the late thirteen century
