Do you want to add some fun into your day off? Then come and join us for these
special events.
Sheep to Shawl Spring Event
April 17-18
Last year, almost a thousand visitors crowded around, watching the sheep shearing sessions. Children and parents alike were fascinated. This year, bring your kids. Bring your parents. Bring your friends. Because everyone likes to have a look.
In addition, Liz Miller and Kate Folkins will be demonstrating:
- Carding
- Spinning
- Weaving
- Knitting
And new for this year:
- Rug Hooking demonstrations.
| Celebrate Spring in conjunction with The International Year of Natural Fibre Saturday April 17, 10-4 Kate Folkins and Liz Miller of Folkins Weave Shed Shearing demonstrations by Bryce Anderson. Liz Miller – Clifton Woolens Judith Hill – rug hooking and displaying her beautiful works Mary Ann Sartini – felting demonstration and selling her products Bernadette Fowler – Cumberland Corner Fiber Art Sande Gunning – River Gallery and Textile Studio – (Sunday
only) Bring a donation for the local food bank and try your hand at
knitting on a scarf. Your donation also gets your name in the draw
for the scarves knit during the event. |
Of course, we'll also have our products on display so that if you've got a wedding coming up, you can pick up a gift while you're here.
Come for one or come for all. Whatever you do, you'll have a great time visiting us here at 569 Route 121 in Bloomfield, New Brunswick.
Today, the last remaining Shakers reside at Sabbath Day Lake, Maine. At the height of the Shaker movement between 1830 and 1840, there were 6,000 Shakers.