Sheep & Wool School: The Rare Breeds - Amy Ross Manko - Sat. 8/9

Saturday, August 9
10:00am - 1:00pm (3 hours)

About the Class:

Ever wanted to experience ALL the rare breeds 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!

About the Instructor: Amy Ross Manko travels the country (and now the world) teaching, researching and writing about her favorite topic - Rare Breed Sheep! You may know her from her feature series in PLY Magazine too – “Sheep on the Edge” or her breed profiles in the U.K’s KnitNow magazine. When she’s not on the road, spreading the gospel of critically endangered livestock, she’s managing her historic farm with her son Drew, which raises 9 breeds of heritage and rare breed sheep, as well as cattle, draft horses, mini-donkeys and poultry. She is the owner of Ross Farm Mercantile Inc and provides love and shelter to homeless fiber equipment in her small fiber studio in Hudson, Ohio.

Skill Level: Beginner

Homework:

Required Materials:

• Bring (or borrow) basic fiber prep equipment (flicker, hand cards, combs) as well
• A working spinning wheel or spindle
  

Please note - Marketplace tickets are not included in the class price and will need to be purchased separately. You can find marketplace tickets here.

In order to allow our instructors to prepare for their classes, we are not able to refund class purchases if your plans change. However, we are happy to transfer them if you find someone to take your place!