Sheep and Wool School: Island Sheep – Lambtown 2026
October 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this class, we will experience several breeds of sheep from islands around the world. Included will be some you may have worked with before and some you may never have even heard of yet! Amy scours (see what we did there?) the fields looking for oddball rare breeds to bring to class and she hopes you’ll find a new favorite! We will start with her favorite American breed that developed practically ferally on an island before moving on to some UK islanders and talk about not only the history and attributes of these awesome sheep, but also their application in your fiber arts journey whether you are a spinner, knitter, crocheter, or weaver.
Location
Class Tent Room 1
Note: All classrooms are on the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S 1st St, Dixon, CA, and students will get free admission on the day of their workshop(s).
Experience Level
Beginning Level Skills Knows how to spin and ply OR can be knit/crochet/weave
Materials instructor will supply for students
handout, raw fleece
Students need to bring
Spinners: any basic fiber prep equipment you have – flicker, hand cards, combs – as well as a working spinning wheel or spindles. Knitters or Crocheters: needles or hooks appropriate for DK/Worsted weight yarn
