There’s something incredibly magical about transforming a tuft of raw wool into yarn ready to be worked. An ancient skill, passed down through centuries, which today we can rediscover together!
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Trieste, we’re waiting for you at Ce la Filiamo, a special workshop led by Ennia Visentin, to learn how to card and spin wool. An entire day to experience the beauty of a craft and discover how the threads that clothe the world are made.
Program:
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Natural textile fibers with particular attention to wool and its characteristics
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Good practices from freshly sheared fleece to selection and washing systems
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Recognizing different types of wool based on various industrial or artisanal washing systems
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Wool carding and spinning
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Different carding systems
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Hand spinning
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Equipment: spindles, spinning wheels, skein winders, and niddy-noddies
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Demonstrations and practical exercises in carding and spinning