Upcoming Fiber Festivals and Shows for 2022
May 7-8 2022 Maryland Sheep and Wool Howard County Fair Grounds
June 18th Knit in! Free Call 410-357-5336 to reserve 4-7
July 16th Knit in! Free Call 410-357-5336 to reserve 4-7
TBA Open House at Feederbrook Farm
Oct 15-16 2022 NY Sheep and Wool Fest Rhinebeck NY
May 7-8 2022 Maryland Sheep and Wool Howard County Fair Grounds
June 18th Knit in! Free Call 410-357-5336 to reserve 4-7
July 16th Knit in! Free Call 410-357-5336 to reserve 4-7
TBA Open House at Feederbrook Farm
Oct 15-16 2022 NY Sheep and Wool Fest Rhinebeck NY
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