Clemes & Clemes, Inc.

Clemes & Clemes, Inc. We are a father and son duo making innovative, generational fiber art equipment in the San Francisco

Good morning from Estes Park Wool Market! Come by and say hi—we’d love to see you! You can find us on the right side as ...
06/13/2026

Good morning from Estes Park Wool Market!

Come by and say hi—we’d love to see you! You can find us on the right side as you come through the front entrance.

Stop in, say hi, and enjoy the market. See you soon!

It’s a good day to be in class! The wind is blowing outside in Estes Park, but inside we’re cozy, learning, and having f...
06/11/2026

It’s a good day to be in class! The wind is blowing outside in Estes Park, but inside we’re cozy, learning, and having fun. Today’s first Wool Market workshop is Exploring the Drum Carder, and we’re excited to dive into the art and process of preparing wool. Looking forward to a great day of fiber, learning, and creativity!

06/10/2026

If soft, springy fleeces are your favorite, this workshop is for you.

Fine wool breeds are loved for their softness, bounce, and beautiful finished yarns—but those same qualities can make them challenging to card. In our Breed Sampler: Fine Wools workshop, you'll get hands-on experience working with a variety of fine wool breeds while learning how to avoid common carding frustrations, which breeds tend to be the most challenging, and when a substitute breed can help you achieve similar results.

Each student works on their own electric Elite Crankless drum carder, and all materials, carders, and tools are provided.

Join us this year at:
Black Sheep Gathering (Oregon) – June - DFW Fiber Fest (Texas) – August - Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival (Wisconsin) – September

Bouncy fleece. Squishy fleece. Soft fleece. Come discover how to get the most out of these beautiful fibers.

Link in bio for workshop details and registration.


Ever wonder what actually happens inside a drum carder?Join us for Exploring the Drum Carder, a hands-on workshop that t...
06/09/2026

Ever wonder what actually happens inside a drum carder?

Join us for Exploring the Drum Carder, a hands-on workshop that takes the mystery out of one of the most useful tools in fiber preparation. We'll start the day by exploring the history of drum carders, how they work, and why they're designed the way they are.

Then it's time to get hands-on! Throughout the day, you'll learn the differences between woolen and worsted carding, explore tools and techniques that make fiber preparation more efficient, and create four unique batts. You'll even experience the difference between hand cranking and electric drive, creating your first batt by hand before switching to Electric Drive for the remainder of the class.

Whether you're new to drum carding or looking to deepen your understanding of the process, you'll leave with a better understanding of how your carder works and new ideas for preparing fiber.
All materials, carders, and tools are provided by us—just bring your curiosity and get ready to card!

We're hitting the road this summer and fall with hands-on workshops from coast to coast. Our next workshops begin in June in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and continue through the end of October in North Carolina. We provide all the equipment, so you can focus on learning, experimenting, and creating.

Register now for hands-on, in-person training designed to build confidence, expand your skills, and inspire creativity.

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Many fiber artists think of a drum carder primarily as a tool for making batts, but its capabilities extend far beyond t...
06/06/2026

Many fiber artists think of a drum carder primarily as a tool for making batts, but its capabilities extend far beyond that. A drum carder is a remarkably versatile fiber preparation tool, capable of producing multiple styles of both woolen and semi-worsted preparations.

By changing techniques and approaches, a single handful of fleece can be transformed into several distinct preparations, each influencing the spinning process and the characteristics of the finished yarn. Understanding these different preparations allows spinners to better control loft, alignment, texture, and ultimately the performance of their yarn.

Exploring the full range of what a drum carder can do not only expands creative possibilities but also helps fiber artists make the most of the fleece and fibers they work with. Whether preparing fiber for airy woolen yarns, more organized semi-worsted spinning, or custom blends, the drum carder can be adapted to suit a wide variety of goals.

The more familiar you become with your drum carder, the more it reveals itself as an essential fiber preparation tool rather than simply a batt maker. With a little experimentation, it can open the door to new techniques, new yarns, and new ways of approaching the spinning process.

We'll be teaching Getting the Most Out of Your Drum Carder at Estes Park Wool Market this year, but if you can't make it to Colorado or weren't able to snag a seat in the sold-out class, our Fall 2025 Spin Off article is an excellent resource. Inside, you'll find many of the same ideas and techniques we share in class, helping fiber artists move beyond basic batts and unlock the full potential of their drum carders.









May Giveaway Winner Announcement🎉Thank you all so much for joining in on our Sprinkle vs. Rainbow batt giveaway! We love...
06/01/2026

May Giveaway Winner Announcement🎉

Thank you all so much for joining in on our Sprinkle vs. Rainbow batt giveaway!

We loved reading through every comment and seeing which batt had everyone flocking to the comments.

After tallying votes from both Facebook and Instagram, the final results are:

Rainbow: 58%�
Sprinkles: 37%�
Both: 5%

It was a close and colorful competition, but Rainbow came out on top.

And now for our winner...

Congratulations, Benjamin Randolph!

Benjamin, please send us a message with your mailing address so we can get your batt packaged up and on its way to you.

Thank you all for making our May giveaway such a fun one. We are so grateful for this amazing fiber community and for all the excitement, comments, and support you share with us!

We have a few ideas for June’s giveaway, but we would love to hear from you, is there anything special you would like to see?

Thank you again for having us be part of this fiber community. We cannot wait to keep creating, traveling, teaching, and sharing more fiber fun with all of you this year!

May Giveaway: Sprinkle vs. Rainbow battSummer is here, and the vibrant colors outside inspired us to celebrate with two ...
05/29/2026

May Giveaway: Sprinkle vs. Rainbow batt

Summer is here, and the vibrant colors outside inspired us to celebrate with two opposite, beautiful batts. This month, you choose which one to win!

Both batts represent our time on the road last year, reflecting on the miles, teaching, demonstrating, vending, and spending time with so many of you. We are incredibly grateful for this fiber community and the memories we shared. We can't wait to make more at festivals this year!

Meet the Contenders:
- The Sprinkle Batt: Good Clean Fiber from our Bliss club. A lovely Romney, Corriedale, Romedale, and Lincoln cross, blended with “rainbow sprinkles” of sari silk for a fun pop!
- The Rainbow Batt: A one-of-a-kind creation made from our custom-blended demo fiber from last year, finished with soft cotton clouds—a colorful reflection of our journey.

How to Enter:
1. Tag a friend in the comments and
2. Comment "Sprinkle" or "Rainbow" to pick your choice.

Giveaway runs May 29–31. Entries close Sunday, May 31st at 10:00 PM PDT and announced Monday, June 1st on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Catch Us on the Road This Year at:
- Estes Park Wool Market (Estes Park, CO)
- Black Sheep Gathering (Albany, OR)
- DFW Fiber Fest (Irving, TX)
- Wisconsin Sheep and Wool (Jefferson, WI)
- Lambtown Festival (Dixon, CA)
- New York Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck, NY)
- SAFF (Fletcher, NC)

Thank you so much for your support! We love being part of this incredible fiber community and are grateful for each of you.

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