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SUMMARY:Fiber School: Fiber Across the Wheel - Flock Fiber Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:About this class:Based on an article written for Ply Magazine\, we will explore multiple fibers of all types individually to experience how they behave ‘across the wheel’. In this class we will start in our comfy Merino box and then blast into the world of unusual fibers made by plants\, animals\, (and maybe even scientists!) discovering the attributes we are looking for to add some zest to our spinning and maybe even to blend with some of our favorite ‘wheelhouse’ fibers. Students are encouraged to bring blending boards and hand cards to experiment with blending fibers in the final portion of the class. \n\n\n\nLevel: Beginner \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll need to bring to class: Students should make arrangements to bring (or borrow) a working spinning wheel or spindles.
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/fiber-school-fiber-across-the-wheel-flock-fiber-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center | Summit Building\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Sheep School: Fleece Selection\, Scouring and Troubleshooting - Flock Fiber Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:About this class:Ever gone to a fiber festival\, somehow blacked out and found a fleece in your car when you got home? Have you wondered a fleece show and seen an inexpensive fleece and thought “It’s so cheap! I could totally process that myself!” only to shove it in the garage because it was a daunting task and you lost your nerve? Join us as we discuss the what\, where and how of fleece selection\, and then practice scouring wool together. We WILL likely get wet\, so wear old clothes\, but we WILL have fun discussing methods for scouring and getting confident with the process of removing lanolin without accidentally creating felt. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleeces in their collections to discuss with the class. Have a problem fleece you’re trying to save? Maybe we can help! Just need someone to ooo and aaaah over it so you get motivated again? We can do that too! \n\n\n\nLevel: Beginner \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll need to bring to class:Old clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet\, any samples or fleeces you’ve purchased or been given that you’d like to evaluate (not mandatory!)
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-school-fleece-selection-scouring-and-troubleshooting-flock-fiber-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center | Summit Building\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T133000
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SUMMARY:Sheep & Wool School: The Primitives - Convergence 2026
DESCRIPTION:3-Hour Seminar \n\n\n\nWe will experience several breeds of “Primitive” style sheep. Included will be some you may have worked with before and some you may never have heard of yet! Amy scours 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 primitive which is from a lovely island off the coast of Virginia\, and talk about the history and attributes of these sheep and their wool. \n\n\n\nGet a sneak peek of this session! Watch the Session Spotlight Video. \n\n\n\nDownload Supply List \n\n\n\nRequired Equipment: Spinning wheel\, e-spinner\, or spindle and basic fiber prep equipment \n\n\n\nPrerequisite Skills: Must be able to spin & ply a basic yarn \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $76 with CVP or $103 without \n\n\n\nMaterials Fee: $25 \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Intermediate
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-wool-school-the-primitives-convergence-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans Hotel\, 500 Canal St\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Handweavers Guild of America%2C Inc.":MAILTO:hga@weavespindye.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000
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SUMMARY:Sheep and Wool School: Rare Breeds - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to experience ALL the rare breeds of sheep ALL AT ONCE? This class will come close! We will start with the finer of the rare breeds and “trek” through the primitive\, the medium and the longwools\, while discussing their history and applications for today. We will discover new breeds we’ve not worked with before\, as well as some new favorites and some fleece that is just begging to be blended with silk or camelid to make an awesome yarn. Our goal is to journey together to explore new-to-you breeds and find a few fiber ‘destinations’ you’d like to revisit\, whether you are a spinner\, knitter\, crocheter\, or weaver. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSheep to Shawl Barn Back \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nBeginning Level Skills Knows how to spin and ply OR can be knit/crochet/weave (pin-loom) \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nhandout\, raw fleece \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nSpinners: 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
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-and-wool-school-rare-breeds-lambtown-2026/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Sheep and Wool School: The Primitives - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will experience several breeds of “Primitive” style sheep. 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 primitive which has been used to from a lovely island off the coast of Virginia\, 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. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSheep to Shawl Barn Back \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nBeginning Level Skills Knows how to spin and ply OR can be knit/crochet/weave (pin-loom) \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nhandout\, raw fleece \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nSpinners: 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
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-and-wool-school-the-primitives-lambtown-2026/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T172342Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep School: Fleece Selection\, Scouring and Troubleshooting - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ever gone to a fiber festival\, somehow blacked out and found a fleece in your car when you got home? Have you wondered a fleece show and seen an inexpensive fleece and thought “It’s so cheap! I could totally process that myself!” only to shove it in the garage because it was a daunting task and you lost your nerve? Join us as we discuss the what\, where and how of fleece selection\, and then practice scouring wool together. We will visit the wool show and the sheep barn\, and have fun discussing methods for scouring and getting confident with the process of removing lanolin without accidentally creating felt. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleeces in their collections to discuss with the class. Have a problem fleece you’re trying to save? Maybe we can help! Just need someone to ooo and aaaah over it so you get motivated again? We can do that too! \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOutdoor Classroom \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nNo Experience Necessary \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nHandout\, 4oz raw fleece \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nPlease wear old clothes – something you don’t mind getting wet or dirty. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleece from their collection to discuss with the class
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-school-fleece-selection-scouring-and-troubleshooting-lambtown-2026/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T163000
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SUMMARY:Sheep School: Fleece Selection\, Scouring and Troubleshooting - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ever gone to a fiber festival\, somehow blacked out and found a fleece in your car when you got home? Have you wondered a fleece show and seen an inexpensive fleece and thought “It’s so cheap! I could totally process that myself!” only to shove it in the garage because it was a daunting task and you lost your nerve? Join us as we discuss the what\, where and how of fleece selection\, and then practice scouring wool together. We will visit the wool show and the sheep barn\, and have fun discussing methods for scouring and getting confident with the process of removing lanolin without accidentally creating felt. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleeces in their collections to discuss with the class. Have a problem fleece you’re trying to save? Maybe we can help! Just need someone to ooo and aaaah over it so you get motivated again? We can do that too! \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOutdoor Classroom \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nNo Experience Necessary \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nHandout\, 4oz raw fleece \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nPlease wear old clothes – something you don’t mind getting wet or dirty. Students are encouraged to bring samples of fleece from their collection to discuss with the class
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-school-fleece-selection-scouring-and-troubleshooting-lambtown-2026-2/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173139Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep and Wool School: Island Sheep - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nClass Tent Room 1 \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nBeginning Level Skills Knows how to spin and ply OR can be knit/crochet/weave \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nhandout\, raw fleece \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nSpinners: 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
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-and-wool-school-island-sheep-lambtown-2026/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260723T172752Z
CREATED:20260723T172747Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber School: Let’s Get Fractal! - Lambtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tired of your usual and predictable barber pole skeins? In this class\, we will look at hand-dyed fiber braids differently. Create spectacular skeins by learning to control the color repeats in your fiber through fractal spinning. We will prepare and spin samples to find our new favorites. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nClass Tent Room 1 \n\n\n\nNote: 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). \n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\nBeginning Level Skills Knows how to spin and ply \n\n\n\nMaterials instructor will supply for students\n\n\n\nhandout\, fiber \n\n\n\nStudents need to bring\n\n\n\nSpindles or a working spinning wheel with 4 or more bobbins (although there are work-arounds if you don’t have 4.). Niddy noddy\, swift\, and ball winder if you have them.
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/fiber-school-lets-get-fractal-lambtown-2026/
LOCATION:Dixon May Fairgrounds\, 655 S First St\, Dixon\, California\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T162632Z
CREATED:20260723T162625Z
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SUMMARY:NY Sheep and Wool Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/ny-sheep-and-wool-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Dutchess County Fairgrounds\, 6550 Spring Brook Ave\, Rhinebeck\, New York\, 12572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fiber Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T162705Z
CREATED:20260723T162659Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Sheep and Wool 2027
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/maryland-sheep-and-wool-2027/
LOCATION:Howard County Fairgrounds\, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd\, West Friendship\, Maryland\, 21794\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fiber Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260723T162158Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep and Wool School Abroad - England & Scotland July 2027
DESCRIPTION:Dates are tentative. Email me or watch our social media for updates. \n\n\n\nBecause of the drama with the barn fire\, our epic sheep tour has been postponed to 2027.  \n\n\n\nThis opportunity is very limited (I think only 9 spots remain!) so reach out to us now to get all the info. We will visit farms\, see countryside\, visit farms\, drink tea\, visit farms\, tour a distillery\, pet sheep\, eat fish & chips\, go to the Great Yorkshire Show\, see more sheep\, have a lesson\, eat scones and see more farms\, sheep and countryside. Doesn’t that sound MAGICAL???! Email us NOW so we can reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Itinerary\n\n\n\nDepart USA for England\n\n\n\nDepart USA for London\, England on your overnight flight. \n\n\n\nArrive London & transfer to Leicester\n\n\n\nArrive London where you will be greeted and transferred by coach to your hotel in Leicester for overnight. Enroute you will have the opportunity to visit a local sheep farm as a great introduction to your journey. Welcome dinner tonight at your hotel. \n\n\n\nLeicester to Harrogate\n\n\n\nCheck out after breakfast and drive north toward the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and spend the afternoon at the Great Yorkshire Show. A chance to experience a great English event now in its 167th year. This evening dinner at your hotel. \n\n\n\nThe Great Yorkshire Show\n\n\n\nSpend today exploring the Great Yorkshire Show. \n\n\n\nThrough the Dales to Glasgow\n\n\n\nDeparting the Harrogate area drive north through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales where you will have the opportunity to visit a farm and taste cheese from a local creamery. Continue through the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders and visit the town of Hawick – renowned for its textile and Woollen Mills. Continue to the city of Glasgow for overnight and dinner. \n\n\n\nGlasgow to Inverness\n\n\n\nDepart Glasgow and drive through the Trossachs and visit Lennox of Lomond. A sheep farm overlooking Loch Lomond. Continue along Glencoe with stunning scenery as you make your way along the shores of Loch Ness to Inverness for overnight and dinner. \n\n\n\nInverness\n\n\n\nToday you will visit Loch Ness Knitting at Drumnadrochit\, a family run business focusing on naturally dyed yarn. Enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness before returning to Inverness for overnight with evening at leisure on your own. \n\n\n\nInverness to Edinburgh\n\n\n\nLeaving Inverness this morning drive south through the Cairngorms National Park. Visit at Askival of Strathearn to see how a kilt is handmade and enjoy a taste and tour in a whiskey distillery. On arrival in Edinburgh check in to your hotel for overnight with evening at leisure. \n\n\n\nEdinburgh\n\n\n\nFollowing breakfast you will enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. After some free time for lunch you have the opportunity to spend the afternoon enjoying a knitting class at a local yarn shop. Evening at leisure. \n\n\n\nEdinburgh\n\n\n\nToday you will enjoy a knitting class and visiting wool shops in Edinburgh. Farewell evening dinner at a local restaurant. \n\n\n\nReturn to USA or extend in London.\n\n\n\nDepart Edinburgh on your return flight to USA – Or option to take the train to London and extend your trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTour Includes:\n\n\n\n\n9 Nights’ accommodation\n\n\n\nBreakfast each morning\n\n\n\n4 Evening dinners\n\n\n\nFarm Visits & Knitting Classes\n\n\n\nCruise on Loch Ness\n\n\n\nWhiskey Distillery Visit\n\n\n\nTransportation with a driver/guide for 9 days\n\n\n\nGroup airport transfer on the 24th\n\n\n\nTickets for the Great Yorkshire Show\n\n\n\nGratuities for your driver/guide\n\n\n\n\nNot included:\n\n\n\n\nInternational Airfare\n\n\n\nMeals other than listed\n\n\n\nTravel Insurance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther details regarding classes and visits will be provided at a later date once we firm up additional activities. \n\n\n\nCost TBD \n\n\n\nTrip is limited to a total of 12 travelers.
URL:https://www.therossfarm.com/event/sheep-and-wool-school-abroad-england-scotland-july-2026/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Tours & Retreats
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