Virtual Workshop: Advanced Drum Carding

This is the companion class to our virtual Drum Carding Basics workshop. In this class, we continue to add techniques to the student’s drum carding toolbox with two additional styles of both woolen and semi-worsted fiber preparation, including how to make rolags and carded sliver. Students will receive fleece via mail and access to recorded videos via email in early January, so that they may watch the videos, practice the techniques with their drum carder at home, and formulate questions prior to the live watch party with Henry & Roy Clemes on Sunday, January 24th at 10AM Pacific Time. During the live watch party, the recordings will be played with frequent breaks for students to ask questions. Topics to be covered include blending fibers, using a diz to make carded sliver, and making rolags. Fleece included will make two each of a woolen and semi-worsted batt. Recorded videos will be accessible from January through June via an exclusive YouTube link and will be approximately 90 minutes in length.

***Please note: This workshop will demonstrate the use of a Diz Pack, Rolag Dowel Kit, and Rolag Block. Any diz and set of dowels can be used, and an extra set of hands can replace the rolag block, but we have designed these tools for maximum versatility and efficiency.