Discover where animal fibres come from and how they are used.
Fabulous fibres
Experiences
Horse hair, rabbit fur, wool and silk are just four of the fabulous fibres that students come in to contact as they wise-up on fibre - where it comes from, what it's used for, which ones are renewable and why that's a good thing.
Immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the shearing shed, they watch a sheep being crutched and get the low-down on wool before exiting via the slide.
Then it's time to process the fibres. Students transform the fibres into a strong thread by hand-spinning and try their hand at simple weaving. Then it's off to the felt room to turn carded wool into hard wearing fabric.
A self-guided fibre walk around the farm completes the visit.
Year level
Year 3-6
Learning areas
Science Material World Technology Nature of Technology
Maximum students
Three classes (approx 90 students)
Location
Ambury Regional Park
Available dates
All year
Cost
Half-day programme: $7 per student
Contact details
Email: ambury.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Address
Ambury Regional Park
43 Ambury Road
Māngere Bridge
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