HOMESPUN WOOL PROGRAM

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The Homespun Wool Program at WindReach Farm is a volunteer-run program. Our dedicated wool volunteers meet every Wednesday all-year-round to process the fleeces from our sheep  and create wearable and creative products that are sold in our Cardinal's Nest Gift Shop, with the proceeds supporting the programs at the Farm.

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Wool activity workshops can  be arranged for small groups of people with disabilities, depending on volunteer availability. Activities can be customized to the needs of the groups, and are beneficial for those with mental health challenges, autism, developmental, cognitive and physical health limitations as well as those with hearing and vision loss. Working with this tactile and calming medium offers benefits to health and wellness, and enhances both skill development and quality of life. Adapted equipment and techniques may be used in order for our participants to gain independence and achieve  success.

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Benefits

Benefits include personal development through enhanced self-esteem, confidence, social skills, fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, cognitive and learning skills.

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Activities

The Homespun program encompasses all stages of wool processing which include:

• Shearing the sheep

• Washing and drying the fleeces

• Teasing & Carding the wool fibres

• Spinning into yarn

• Dyeing (including harvesting and preparation of dye plants)

• Fibre Arts (knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting and other wool crafts)

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Fees

Homespun Wool Therapy workshops are a fee-for-service program. Fees depend on the duration of the workshop and the materials involved. Please email information@windreachfarm.org for rates and availability.

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Workshops for the General Public

Wool workshops are offered both at the Farm and at off site locations at intervals throughout the year, with the proceeds going to support the programs at the Farm. Please check social media postings or email information@windreachfarm.org for upcoming workshops.​​