DRUM CARDING: Making roving and rolags

Blending boards are all the rage, but they are meant for 'painting' already prepared fiber such as roving and combed top in a design which can then be rolled off as little cigar-shaped fluffly packages of fiber, ready for spinning. Some artists also incorporate texture such as locks and sparkle. A great alternative for those who cannot afford a drum carder.

The blending board, however, is NOT a drum carder. It would be a long, tedious task to attempt to open and align locks. But a drum carder can certainly act as a blending board! In this workshop we are going to make rolags on a Strauch Petite carder by using the brush attachment as a platform, and we'll also be making roving with the use of a diz.

Drum carders are incredibly versatile!

This 1 hour workshop includes the use of carders and all materials including fiber, add-ins and sparkle. Please note that we will only be presenting this workshop ONCE during the show this year, and that you must have taken the 'Carding an embellished alpaca batt' workshop earlier in the morning, or already be familiar with using a drum carder.

All VAOBA fiber workshops will be in the Moonwood Farm Fiber Studio booth and will commence promptly on time. If this workshop's online RSVPs are filled, please come to the booth to sign up in person. Signup sheets will be laid out on Friday during setup and will remain there during the show.