MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lead Instructor

Mary Egbert

Mary's passion for all things fiber began when she and her husband had a herd of 25 alpacas. Her interests quickly expanded to wools and silks. Her passion for research led her to create a tool to help spinners spin a balanced yarn and delve deep into the world of scouring wool.

Mary has been a physical therapist since 1995 and uses her vast knowledge on body mechanics throughout her courses to prevent overuse injuries. She feels it's important to continue this craft for a very long time which gives us joy and do it pain free.

Mary is owner of Camaj Fiber Arts, the author of the best selling book on scouring fibers, The Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca. She is the creator of the Eszee Twist Tool and runs the monthly fiber box called The Spinning Box.

Mary has also traveled the country teaching fiber prep and scouring to many fiber loving folk. Her articles on fiber prep, spinning, small business success secrets and scouring can be seen in magazines such as Spin Off, Ply Away, TinyStudio and has had her photography published in Alpaca Magazine.

Mary lives in Sunny Florida with her husband, has three outstanding daughters and seven amazing grandchildren.

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JOIN NOW TO BE PART OF THIS EPIC JOURNEY

After a year of hard work, I'm excited to offer you access to this massive work shop. Whether you're new to the craft or struggling to improve, this learning opportunity is for you.

From spinning and prepping to dyeing and creating art yarn, our workshop has it all. You can start at lesson one, module one and progress at your own pace. Sign up now and watch your skills soar!

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12 EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Save great workshop, but 12 easy monthly payments for those on a budget. Start with module one and get a new module every 30 days.

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Take a Sneak Peek at the Exciting Spinning & Fiber Extravaganza Workshop!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

We have the answers

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I WATCH MY NEW COURSE?
All our classes are available as soon as you sign up. Take your time taking your class, it completely self-paced – you decide when you start and when you finish. Work at your own pace. Our classes are set up to watch on your cell, laptop, ipad or computer. Watch them anywhere and anytime.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO MY CLASSES?
As long as Camaj School of Fiber arts is alive and well you have access. You have complete access to all your classes and can watch them over and over again.
CAN I SHARE MY PAID CLASS WITH MY FRIENDS?
No, prefer you did not share your paid classes with your friends. However, we would be tickled pink if you told your friends about our school and they joined a class of their own.
HOW SOON CAN I WATCH A COURSE THAT I JOINED ON A PAYMENT PLAN?
Immediately! You can start watching as soon as you join the class. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
AFTER I PAY MY 12 PAYMENTS FOR THE EXTRAVAGANZA CLASS CAN I WATCH IT AGAIN?
Yes, once the 12 monthly payments are complete you will have full access to the extravaganza workshop for many years. See the Terms of Service for details.
WHAT IF I CANCEL MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR THE EXTRAVAGANZA CLASS BEFORE ALL 12 PAYMENTS ARE COMPLETE, WILL I STILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE WORKSHOP?
Unfortunately, no. If you cancel your 12 month payment plan you will no longer have access to the workshop per the Terms of Service. Please review the Terms of Service for details.

STUDENTS ARE LOVING THEIR CLASSES!

Self-Paced Learning on Your Schedule

MASTER SCOURING COURSE

Deborah L.

I'm really glad I opted to take the scouring class in addition to the book. I am seeing/hearing things I missed in the reading.

Thank you for sharing your tips and secrets. I'm not afraid to scour now.

MASTER GRADIENT CARDING CLASS

Chris

This class was GREAT! I am now confident in expanding my carder use.

For example, I have stared at this yummy fiber, lovingly packed but unused, since 2008. I have wanted to blend it, but had no idea where to start and worried I would damage it.

Oh, what a difference a day makes! I am now confident in my abilities. Thank you so much!

BLENDING THE COLOR WHEEL ON A DRUM CARDER

Maria M.

I had NO idea you could blend so many colors on a drum carding starting with only three colors!

You have opened my eyes and the ability to make amazing things!

Thank you for teaching this class. It is exactly what I needed to spark my carding imagination. Off to card!

EASILY REMOVE VEGETABLE MATTER FROM LOCKS TO CARD A PRISTINE BATT

Lana P.

This class changed my world! I tried and tried to remove VM, but could not until I took this class!

The techniques are sooooo simple and cheap! Me and my VM free batt thank you.

WASHING DIFFICULT FIBERS

Sheri O.

Oh my gosh!!! I thought I would never get some of my dirty fibers clean until I took this course!

The techniques are just what I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

LET'S DYE YARN AND FIBER - This is Module 7 and 10 in the Extravaganza Workshop

Learn the easy math and technique to avoid bleeding and felting. If your goal is to sell dyed fiber or yarn, this course is a must!

Dye yarn & fiber

BREAKOUT CLASSES FROM THE EXTRAVAGANZA WORKSHOP - available to purchase separately

Take spinning from the top and begin your yarn making journey

DRUM CARDING COURSES

Use your drum carder in ways you never thought possible

SCOURING CLASSES

It all starts out raw. Learn the science and technique behind the perfect scour.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR OWN ONLINE CLASS?

I share with you how I did it to help you share your knowledge with the world

Online course university

BUSINESS GROWTH CLASS

There is a solid strategy to social media marketing and most of it is free! See how I've grown over the year to help you grow your little biz

Intentional Marketing Strategies

LOOKING FOR FIBER?

You've come to the right place

Camaj Fiber Arts sells top quality fiber at very reasonable prices.

If you want fiber 20% to 30% off retail check out the group sale where you buy by the pound and save.

Choose from hundreds of fiber, colors and blends.

SHOP HERE

LEARN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SCOURING

This book is the perfect companion and reference for the Scour Like a Boss course.

If you really want to learn how to scour properly and what effects your outcome this book is for you.

Wool is expensive! Stop ruining it with poor scouring tecniques.

ORDER THE BOOK HERE

I teach you ALL my tips, trick and secrets. Never before has there been a more inclusive course on scouring fiber. You will learn how to test for soundness and what, during the scouring process, can harm protein fiber. Learn why pH, water and time matter and how it affects your outcome.

I show you my personal favorite ways to scour really challenging wools and even mohair with deeply embedded dirt in the locks.

Get your scouring certification today and never ruin another fleece again.

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CREATE COLOR!

Get that drum carder out of the closet

Learn how to blend custom colors on your drum carder staring with only three colors.

You will see how to blend red, blue and yellow and cyan, magenta and yellow for a huge range of colors

Not only will you learn to blend colors, but I will show you two different ways to blend dreamy pastels. Also learn how to blend tints, tones and shades.

And as a bonus, you will see how I built a custom colored batt. Now you have no excuses to use that drum carder armed with great technqiues and fun!

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NO WOOL IS TOO DIRTY!

Accept the scour challenge

In the Washing Difficult Fibers course you CAN scour like this! Learn my tried and true techniques and fundementals to make really dirty mohair like this shine!

I also tackle amazing dirty lincoln and I show you how I succeed in making it whte and glowing.

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DID YOUR SHEEP ROLL IN THE HAY

and giving you ANXIETY?

Relax. I show you how to remove 99% of vegetable matter in wool locks so you can drum card a pristine, smooth batt

And get this! I use four tools that are $20 or less. That is the best part!

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GLORIOUS GRADIENTS

Have you only dreamed about carding gradients where the lines are so blurred they seem to be one fluid movement from one color to the next? Your dream is now a reality! By the way, the batt to the left started with only three initial color.

I teach you how to blend gradients that make the most beautiful gradient yarns. I will also show you how to split a batt in four different ways to spin four very different yarns. Talk about choices!

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