Days gone by, every spring farms would come alive with work.  One of the many projects on these farms was to shear the sheep after a long winters growth of wool.  But that is only the beginning of all the work that was involved when the wool was harvested. 

We are going to walk through each step needed to produce fabric, everything from the shearing of the sheep to washing the wool, spinning and then weaving the fabric.   Yes, you are actually going to get to do all these activities yourself! 

There will be observing of the activity this weekend; there will be hands-on involvement.   You are actually going to put your hands on the sheep, wash the wool, put your hand to the spindle and finish up by weaving your own shawl that you take will home and wear! 

At the end of the class we will all have a better understanding of the incredible detail that is put into a piece of fabric. 

Pre-spun yarn will be used to weave the shawl. 

When: April 19th - 21st 2007

What Time: 9:00 - 4:00

Where: Killen , AL at The Broyles Home

Cost: $127.00

Room & Board available for $20.00 per night

This is a hands-on opportunity to actually make your own shawl.

Space is limited and slots are going to fill up fast; reserve your spot today!