Lambing is over as of two days ago. I will talk some more about lambs, but right now I want to share today’s class, Weave Like a Viking, taught by Farm Club member Siobhan…with a little about lambs.
Siobhan started figured out how to weave Vararfeldur, a pile weave using wool locks interspersed in plain weave or twill. Siobhan previously presented a class here in felting that results in a piece with a similar appearance at first glance, but is much different.
This is an example of the “sheepskin” from Create a Vegetarian Sheepskin.
These are the pieces of Vararfeldur that Siobhan brought to share. The pillow in the center is an example of the piece the students would weave today.
Siobhan started with a demonstration of the technique.
Six students brought rigid heddle or table looms already warped and ready to weave.
They weren’t expected to finish the weaving in this half day class but got well underway in the pile weaving.
The intent is to weave a pillow front with the wool locks and then finish the weaving in plain weave or twill to complete a pillow cover.
Half way through the weaving the class took a break to feed the bottle lambs.
We will offer this class again in May. You’ll be able to visit the lambs but by then none will need a bottle.
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