Wool: Field to Loom with Samantha Rose

Wool carries memory.

From the sheep's back to the loom, every step in the textile tradition — scouring, carding, spinning, dyeing, weaving — is a form of knowledge passed hand to hand across generations. Wool: Field to Loom is a three-session working series led by Samantha Rose that teaches this knowledge as a living practice.

This is not a demonstration. You will work with your hands across all three sessions, building skill and confidence at each stage — and finishing with a collaborative woven piece made from the fibers you have processed together.

SESSION 1 — Scouring & Carding

Saturday, August 29· 10:00AM–1:00 PM

Raw fleece arrives with lanolin, debris, and the character of where it came from. In this session, participants learn to scour (wash) and card raw wool — preparing it for spinning. You will leave with carded fiber ready for the next session.

SESSION 2 — Spinning & Natural Dyeing

Saturday, September 12 · 10:00AM–1:00 PM

Carded fiber becomes yarn. Participants are introduced to drop spindle and wheel spinning, then move into natural dyeing — using plant-based dyes to bring color into the fiber. No synthetic materials.

SESSION 3 — Weaving & Collaborative Finish

Saturday, October 3 · 10:00AM–1:00 PM

The series culminates on the loom. Participants weave their processed and dyed fiber into a shared textile — a collaborative piece made from everything the group has done together.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Registration covers all three sessions. Attendance at each session builds on the last — this series is designed to be completed in full.

All materials provided. Come ready to work with your hands. No prior experience required.

Capacity is intentionally limited. Once it is full, it is full.

Location: Taylor-Grady House National Historic Landmark · 634 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601. Free street parking on Prince Avenue and surrounding streets.

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] in advance with any accommodation needs.

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Taylor-Grady House is a National Historic Landmark and living heritage institution in Athens, Georgia. Our programs connect community to craft, land, and the traditions that shaped this place.

Connected Community Lives Here. — taylorgrady.com