Fall Institute 2025: Fleece to Fabric

Name: Fall Institute 2025: Fleece to Fabric
Start: 2025-11-07T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-09T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA

Schedule

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, PA

Learn how to process wool into fabric by hand starting with the sheep! In “From Fleece to Fabric'' you begin with watching the shearing of a sheep and progress through washing the fleece, carding the wool, using a drop spindle to spin yarn, dying the yarn and finally weave a small piece of fabric. This three-day hands-on course includes a drop spindle and a lap loom for you to take home to continue your journey after the class. All materials and equipment are included. Landis Valley Museum Master Instructors Joe Schott and Tina Mickley will guide you through every step. Registration for this very special class is limited. Class is held both outside and inside, please dress in layers appropriate for the weather. Please wear sturdy, comfortable, supportive shoes. Dates: Friday November 7, Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9, 9 AM – 4 PM each day. Ages 18+.
Please bring a lunch and water bottle.
Tuition: $300.00, LVA Members: $275.00.
All sales are final, no refunds.
Proceeds benefit the Museum.