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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260723T173328Z
CREATED:20260723T172439Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
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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
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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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