Upcoming Fiber Festivals and Shows for 2025
April 24th-27th Skein Away Hosted by Yarn Seasons Hardy VA (tickets available)
May 3-4 Maryland Sheep and Wool Howard County Fair Grounds
May 7th-9th H&H Americas Chicago IL (wholesale tradeshow)
July 1st Art opening @ Black Locust Featuring the band "The Trouble Notes" Tickets available. (No Yarn just Visual art show with Jan & Lisa)
Sept 27th-28th Shenandoah Valley Fiber Fest Berryville VA
Oct 18th-19th NY Sheep and Wool Fest Rhinebeck NY
Feederbrook Farm Open House TBA
April 24th-27th Skein Away Hosted by Yarn Seasons Hardy VA (tickets available)
May 3-4 Maryland Sheep and Wool Howard County Fair Grounds
May 7th-9th H&H Americas Chicago IL (wholesale tradeshow)
July 1st Art opening @ Black Locust Featuring the band "The Trouble Notes" Tickets available. (No Yarn just Visual art show with Jan & Lisa)
Sept 27th-28th Shenandoah Valley Fiber Fest Berryville VA
Oct 18th-19th NY Sheep and Wool Fest Rhinebeck NY
Feederbrook Farm Open House TBA
Classes/Workshops
Dye Class
Handpaint a skein yarn milled right here on the farm with your own choice of colors. We will also look at dye techniques and how the technique impacts the final look of a project. Class runs about 2 hours materials included $125 per person call to sign up. scheduled when you would like just call
Basic Shepherding
Fiber Washing and Preparation
This is an hour-plus long class that gives students the opportunity to wash raw fleece and learn what to look for in buying a fleece. In addition, students will have hands-on experience with a variety of carding methods Class includes materials $75 per person
Dye Class
Handpaint a skein yarn milled right here on the farm with your own choice of colors. We will also look at dye techniques and how the technique impacts the final look of a project. Class runs about 2 hours materials included $125 per person call to sign up. scheduled when you would like just call
Basic Shepherding
A basic Sheep 101 class that covers the basics in care, handling and health, flock economics and breeding, nutrition and pasture management, and of course parasites! Class runs for 4-5 hours and includes a book and handouts. Call to schedule Fee $225 per person
Lambing 101
Lambing 101
This 2.5-3 hour class will go over the basics of selection, gestation management, Labor signs, problematic birthing situations, and when to intervene. Students will also learn about lamb aftercare: giving shots, docking tails, tagging, and bottle feeding. Only taught in the spring Call to schedule Fee $175 per person
Fiber Washing and Preparation
This is an hour-plus long class that gives students the opportunity to wash raw fleece and learn what to look for in buying a fleece. In addition, students will have hands-on experience with a variety of carding methods Class includes materials $75 per person