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March 6 and 7, 2010
Shearing School
Cornell Teaching & Research Center Sheep Farm near Harford, NY
Instruction will include the shearing pattern, blade sharpening techniques, physical fitness, handpiece maintenance and more. The instructor is Doug Rathke from Minnesota. Rathke is one of the top shearers in the United States and has had extensive training from the New Zealand Wools. Rathke is skilled at both machine and blade shearing.Class size is limited to 20 students. The registration cost is $150 per person. Deadline for registration is February 12, 2010. If you are unable to attend the shearing school, but are still interested in learning more about sheep shearing an instructional video tape or DVD is available. This 90-minute “how-to” video is filled with useful tips and information on shearing. The cost of the video or DVD is $44.95 and may be obtained at the address below. To register for either shearing school or to purchase the video or DVD send your name, mailing address, phone number and a check or money order in US funds made payable to Doug Rathke and mail to Doug Rathke, 61231 MN Hwy 7, Hutchinson, MN 55350. Call 320-587-6094 if you have any questions. http://www.sheep.cornell.edu/calendar/shearingschool.html
March 13, 2010
Sheep Lambing Workshop
Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont
The University of Vermont Extension, in conjunction with Shelburne Farms will be holding a classroom discussion on lambing, including what to do to be prepared for lambing, how to care for newborn lambs, and how to deal with lambing problems. The classroom will be followed by a "hands-on" session with the Shelburne Farm's sheep flock. The flock will be lambing at that time and there should be several new-born lambs. If the ewes cooperated, we may even see an actual birth. If we don't, we will have a video of a ewe giving birth to twins. The emphasis of this workshop will be the proper management of the lambing ewe and how to care for the new-born lambs. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the lambs. This will include dipping the navel, docking the lambs, and inserting a feeding tube. If you have never experienced lambing or would like more experience under the guidance of an experienced shepherd, this workshop is for you. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont. Registration fee is $35 per farm. Youth that are interested in raising sheep are encouraged to attend. Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a letter of confirmation with directions. As biosecurity is always an issue, attendees will be asked to wear clean clothes to work with the sheep. Plastic boots and gloves will be available as will a disinfectant to wash rubber footware. If you require more information please contact: Chet Parsons or Elaine Burnor UVM Extension 278 South Main St. Suite 2 802-524-6501 Email: chet.parsons@uvm.edu elaine.burnor@uvm.edu
May 15, 2010
Introduction to Sheep Management Class
Windham Foundation in Grafton, VT
Contact: Chet Parsons or Elaine Burnor UVM Extension 278 South Main St. Suite 2 802-524-6501 Email: chet.parsons@uvm.edu elaine.burnor@uvm.edu
November 5, 6, & 7, 2010
The Northeast Handspinners Association 2010 Gathering
Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center at Mount Snow, West Dover, VT
Ten fiber mentors are scheduled to teach at the Gathering; Sara Lamb from California, Deb Menz from Wisconsin, Letty Klein and Amy Tyler from Michigan, Nancy Morey from New York, as well as some New England area instructors. Class topics include: Weaving with Cut Pile; Combs & Hackles; Braid Rugs with Roving; Color Blending at the Wheel; Needle Felting; Natural Dyeing; Knitting/Cutting Without Fear; Wire Knitted Jewelry; and more! There will be a great variety of fiber oriented learning, sensational food, fabulous vendors, and fun! For more information, contact Norma Bromley, 3069 Schoolhouse Rd., Newark, VT, (boreas25@localnet.com) 802-467-3222, or check out updated information on the Northeast Handspinners Association website: www.nehandspinners.org
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