Wool
About the subject
Since ancient times, people have crafted clothing from the wondrous wool of sheep. In this course, we dive into the slow and creative processes of working with wool—from raw fleece to soft knitted sweaters.
We begin by making our own yarn. You’ll learn to spin using a drop spindle and spinning wheel, and explore "dogma knitting," where yarn is pulled directly from the fleece. We’ll use the handspun yarn for projects like knitting, crocheting, or small woven pieces.
Felting is also an important part of the course, where we’ll make items ranging from bags and hats to slippers and vests.
Along the way, you’ll discover wool’s many possibilities and learn to create unique, artistic as well as durable and practical woolen items. At the same time, we’ll enjoy the calm, focus, and presence that arises from engaging in this repetitive, slow, and meditative craft.
Your teacher
Nina Hulgaard
Educated in Textile Design and Craft.
She has previously taught textile-related subjects at bording schools and museums, and has been involved in costume and prop production for various theater and opera performances as well as worked as a freelance seamstress.
As a teacher, Nina is particularly interested in how textile crafts can contribute to sustainable and cultural-historical knowledge. She specializes in traditional craft techniques and is passionate about raising awareness of the materials, tools, and processes that have been part of clothing creation since ancient times. She loves finding beauty in the worn and experimenting with ways to combine existing materials in new and functional ways.
