Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

September 6-8 2013 Jefferson Fair Park Jefferson, WI

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EQUITY COOPERATIVE LIVESTOCK SALES ASSOCIATION

401 Commerce Ave. Baraboo, WI 53913 800-362-3989 www.equitycoop.com

Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 7811 Consolidated School Road Edgerton, WI 53534

wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue Jefferson, WI 53549 Getting to the Festival . . .

From Madison: I-94 east to Johnson Creek, exit Hwy 26 south. Hwy 26 to Hwy 18 exit. Left on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

From Milwaukee: I-94 west to Johnson Creek, exit Hwy 26 south. Hwy 26 to Hwy 18 exit. Left on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

From Chicago: I-90 north to Hwy 26 Janesville exit.

Hwy 26 north to Hwy 18 exit and then right on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

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Welcome!

The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op had another fantastic year, and the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival was certainly instrumental in that success.

The WSBC Board of Directors invites each and every one of you, and all the guests you can round up, to join us September 6-8 for a magnificent transition weekend into fall. Experience all that the festival traditionally offers and the latest and greatest innovations that we are bringing to you in 2013.

A major change is in the Shepherds Auction. In order to give more visibility and encourage those on lunch break, we are moving the time to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Activity Center. The proceeds from this auction fund our scholarship program and as we all know, scholarships are becoming more necessary for those furthering their educations. While we most certainly encourage you to come and bid and buy, we would also like to ask you to consider donating an item for this fundraiser. It does not need to be sheep or wool related. Some of our most popular items have been Packer and Badger memorabilia. So turn on your thinking caps. What have you seen on charity auctions in the past?

Please give Director Tim Miller a call with any thoughts or items that you would like to donate. You can reach him at 608 751-2963, or by e-mail at tailwindfarm@gmail.com.

We are always searching for ways to offer benefits to our members. We have fallen short with our Bred Ewe Sale held in the fall, so we wanted to try a new path. Under the guidance of Director Steve Bingen, we are preparing for the 1st annual STOCK EXCHANGE. Be sure to read all about it and plan to rent a pen or two and help us make this event a roaring success. The concept is actually very open and inviting. No fitting or showing involved. I think it will be a great way to market, or add to your flock.

See you at the FESTIVAL! Sue Rupnow President, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative

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Index of Advertisers (W) indicates website advertiser — wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Bahr Creek Llamas (W) .......................................................................... 7

Midwest Herdsman, The........................................................................ 73

Banner Sheep Magazine, The................................................................ 61

Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association .................................... 85

Barb Lassa Photography ....................................................................... 82

Morning Sun Fiber Barn ....................................................................... 59

Bear Lake Enterprises ........................................................................... 69

Nasco..................................................................................................... 89

Bijou Basin Ranch ................................................................................ 45

National CVM Conservancy (W) .......................................................... 65

Black & Sons ........................................................................................ 51

National Livestock Producers Association ........................................... 76

Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill ............................................................. 41

Needles ‘n Pins Yarn Shoppe (W) ........................................................... 3

Black Sheep Newsletter ........................................................................ 42

Ogle Design .......................................................................................... 70

Carol Leigh’s Hillcreek Fiber Studio .................................................... 47

Paskey Suffolks ..................................................................................... 87

Central Livestock Association .............................................................. 58

Rach-Al-Paca Farm ............................................................................... 72

Complete Sheep Shoppe, The ............................................................... 86

Rich-Nes Alpacas .................................................................................. 62

Corner Post Farm .................................................................................. 75

River Bend Farm ................................................................................... 96

Country Today, The ............................................................................... 13

Rivers Edge Fiber Arts (W) ................................................................... 71

Croftland Farm ...................................................................................... 86

River’s Edge Meats & Catering ............................................................ 10

Cutler Fence .......................................................................................... 88

Roembke Hampshires ........................................................................... 71

EDJE Technologies ............................................................................... 52

RoundHouse Farm ................................................................................ 48

English Gardens Fiber Mill................................................................... 96

Shady Haven’s Fiber Designs ............................................................... 65

Equity ...........................................................................Inside Back Cover

sheep! Magazine ................................................................................... 12

Ewesful Gifts (W) ................................................................................. 47

Shepherd’s Rug, The ............................................................................. 73

Ewetopia Fiber Shop ............................................................................. 51

Sievers School of Fiber Arts ................................................................. 35

Fall Fiber Festival ................................................................................. 52

Southern Comfort Products................................................................... 49

Fencing Solutions.................................................................................. 52

Sutter’s Gold ‘n Fleece.......................................................................... 55

Fevolden Farm ...................................................................................... 14

Sydell .................................................................................................... 60

Fine Fleece Shetland Sheep Association................................................. 6

Unwind.................................................................................................. 10

Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce (W) ........................................... 46

UW-Madison Badger Production Sale .................................................. 91

Green Mountain Spinnery (W).............................................................. 72

Weavers Guild of Minnesota................................................................. 87

Groenewold Fur & Wool Co. ................................................................ 78

Weavers Loft ......................................................................................... 62

Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill ..................................................... 14

Winter Weekend Warmup ....................................................................... 6

Hooked on Ewe ..................................................................................... 77

Wisconsin Handweavers Inc. ................................................................ 68

Horizon Rabbitry .................................................................................. 60

Wisconsin Southdown Association ....................................................... 74

Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Cooperative ............................................ 78

Wool, Warp & Wheel ............................................................................ 52

Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill ................................................................... 75

Woolgatherers LTD (W) ........................................................................ 35

Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association ............................................... 76

Wooly Bee Farm ................................................................................... 55

Jefferson County Fair Park.................................................................... 79

Yorkshire Rose Farm............................................................................. 41

Jefferson County Tourism Council ....................................................... 44 Jones Shearing ...................................................................................... 70 K Fence ................................................................................................... 7

Cover Photo by David Kier, Eleva, Wisconsin.

Kimmet Croft Fiber............................................................................... 82

A 2007 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Photo Contest Entry “Plastered Cheviot” Taken in Caithness, Scotland

knitch (W) ............................................................................................... 5 Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc. (W) ...................................................... 50 Michigan Fiber Festival ........................................................................ 58 2 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Table of Contents Welcome ................................................................................1

Skillathon!...........................................................................73

Index of Advertisers .............................................................2

Youth Judging Contest ......................................................74

Map of Fair Park..................................................................4 Admission .........................................................................4 Gate Hours ........................................................................4 Country Store Hours .........................................................4 Shuttle Service ..................................................................4

Lead Class Competition ....................................................75 Hall of Breeds .....................................................................76

Camping ..............................................................................10

Sheep Shows Open Market Lamb Show ...............................................77 Open Sheep Show ...........................................................78 Junior Sheep Show ..........................................................80 ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show ........81 MSSBA - Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association Show .......................................................82 MSSBA Show Sponsors..................................................84

Vendor Listing ....................................................................11

Wisconsin Club Lamb Association ...................................79

“Ma & Pa� Come to Jefferson!.........................................13

Used Equipment Auction ...................................................86

Lambing Barn ....................................................................14

Shepherds & Silent Auctions .............................................87

Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Show....................................14

Stock Exchange – A New Way to Sell Sheep! ....................88

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes General Information ........................................................15 Class Schedule – Who’s Teaching...................................16 Classes .............................................................................18 About the Instructors .......................................................36

Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Board of Directors & Committees ..................................90 2012 Membership Directory ...........................................92

Festival Regulations .............................................................5 General Festival Information – Contact Us .......................7 Schedule of Events ...............................................................8

Wooly U – A Sheep Camp for Kids!...................................42 Design Challenge Competition..........................................43 Open & MSSBA Hand Spun Skein Competition ............53 MSSBA Handmade Shetland Wool Competition ............54 Make It With Wool All About MIWW ...........................................................55 Competition Schedule .....................................................56 Entry Form – Wisconsin Contest ....................................57 Entry Form – Quilt, Afghan, Novelty Contest ................57 Quilt, Afghan, Novelty Contest .......................................59 Lead Class – MIWW Contestants ...................................75 Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Display ...............................58 Wonderful Wisconsin Wool Quilt Display .......................59 Fiber Arts Demonstrations ................................................60 Fleece Shows & Sales – Open, Junior, MSSBA ...............62 Producer Education Sheep 101 ........................................................................64 Shepherds’ Workshops ....................................................66 Shearing Demonstrations ................................................68 Cooking With the Chefs! ...................................................69 Photo Contest .....................................................................70 Poster Contest.....................................................................71 Youth Sweepstakes .............................................................72

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Closed Tuesday & Thursday

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Map, Country Store & Gate Hours Wonders of Wool Classes Bldg #2

Handler & Exhibitor Parking

Sale Arena

Sheep Barn

Indoor Arena

Open & Junior Sheep

Warm-up Arena

West Exhibit Bldg.

Stock Exchange

Activity Center

East Exhibit Bldg.

Registration

Equipment Sales

Country Store West

Used Equipment Sale

Vendor Parking

Exhibitor Parking

Beef Barn

Exhibitor Parking

Country Store East

Parking

North Lot General Admission Parking

Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial West Trial Field

Milking Parlor

WALK-IN GATE Wonders of Wool Classes Bldg #1

Rest Rooms

Vendor Parking

Vendor Parking

Exhibitor & Vendor Entrance

MAIN GATE Puerner St.

Jackson Avenue

ADMISSION

To North Lot & General Admission

SHUTTLE SERVICE ALL THREE DAYS!

Admission charged at the Gate: Friday-Saturday-Sunday $7 per person • Kids 8 and under FREE Weekend Passes - $12 (Purchase Passes at Gate) FREE Parking

Gate Hours Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Country Store Friday Saturday Sunday

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Outside Vendors Hours may vary – please check with individual exhibitors.

Thank you for supporting our exhibitors!

Without their participation, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival would not be possible.

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Thanks to the Jefferson County Antique Collectors, we are providing shuttle service from the North Lot to all Festival activities.

The members of the club provide the antique tractors to pull the shuttle, so please remember to thank the driver’s for their generosity!

Festival Regulations By purchasing admission and/or entering the premises, attendees agree to regulations as set forth below by the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. • No soliciting.

• No demonstrations.

• No firearms allowed on the fairgrounds.

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and Jefferson County Fair Park reserve the right to exclude from the Jefferson Fair County Park and Festival activities any person (exhibitor, spectator, vendor, participant, student) who is in any manner disruptive or who exhibits inappropriate behavior that, in the opinion of Festival or Fair Park management, would disturb the public or cause interruption of shows, events, transactions, classes or any activity associated with the Festival. The Festival may delegate such authority to impose any such sanction to its designated security officers.

Said sanction shall also include the right to temporarily or permanently ban participation/attendance at future events.

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all Festival activities.

• Controlled substances prohibited on the fairgrounds.

• Smoking prohibited in all Fair Park buildings.

• Parents/Guardians are responsible for the supervision of all minors.

• Minors may not register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes or Sheep 101 without the express consent of Festival management.

• No distribution or posting of printed materials/flyers/ advertisements except as specifically allowed by Festival management.

• All persons enter at their own risk.

• Pets are not allowed at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and will be denied entry to the Festival grounds.

The only dogs that will be allowed are certified service dogs, service dogs in training and those dogs participating in the Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you!

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is not responsible for lost articles or damage to property.

• No bikes, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, golf carts or motorized bikes are allowed on the Festival grounds during hours of operation for the event without express permission of Jefferson Fair Park or Festival management.

• No persons allowed on Festival grounds overnight without a camping permit or express permission of Festival management or Jefferson Fair Park.

• Sale or distribution of food or beverage items of any kind is strictly prohibited except by permit from Festival management and Jefferson Fair Park.

• No photos or video taping of vendor displays or products without permission.

• All sales of merchandise and/or services are by express permission of Festival management.

ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ESCORTED FROM FESTIVAL GROUNDS PLEASE – LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

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delafield, wi 53018

www.knitch.net

262-646-9392

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Statement of Non-Discrimination The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, creed, religious preference or physical or other disabilities with regard to volunteers, participants or any person associated with or attending the Festival.

Statement of Liability All activities of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (Festival) taking place on the grounds of Jefferson County Fair Park shall be under the immediate control and direction of the chairperson(s) and/or superintendent(s) for that event or activity, but the Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park shall not be, in any case, held responsible for any type of loss, injury, actions or damage that may occur or be experienced by exhibitors, vendors, customers, volunteers, students, onlookers, participants or attendees. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC takes no responsibility for any activity assuming, claiming or advertising affiliation with the Festival which does not take place within the limits of Jefferson County Fair Park and within the posted daily schedule of the Festival.

Each exhibitor, vendor or persons displaying for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons any animal, item or product will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by any said person, and shall indemnify the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person(s) or property caused by the exhibitor, vendor, or person(s) displaying items for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons, or any of the animals exhibited by persons or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition of any of the animals, products or items exhibited, displayed or offered for sale.

The care, feeding, safe handling and safety of all animals brought to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival shall be the sole responsibility of the person or persons exhibiting,

displaying or managing such animals, including sheep for display, entered in competition, or for educational purposes; dogs entered in a stock dog trial or stock dog demonstration; or any animal as part of or incidental to a vendor display.

Exhibitors and handlers must provide their own feed, bedding, and water for animals in their care. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC shall provide exhibitors, handlers and vendors with assigned space for their displays and exhibits subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed.

By providing such space, the Festival shall not insure, nor be responsible for, the safety of such animals, or the person or persons tending them.

Accepted Entries In all cases, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC reserves the right to reject, accept, or conditionally accept any entry and does not guarantee space in any show, trial or display barns to any entry, as it is intended that only such animals shall be entered and shown as have merit, will be a credit to both the exhibitor and Festival, and are judged not to pose any health risk to other livestock, their handlers and other exhibitors. In all matters related to acceptance of entries, decisions shall be at the discretion of the superintendent in charge of the respective activity, show or exhibition. Any exhibitor who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation may be barred from all future competitions at this event.

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FFSSA is comprised of Shetland breeders in North America who adhere to the 1927 Shetland Flock Book breed standard as clarified by the Shetland Sheep Society’s Appendix A. Protecting promoting, and preserving fine fleeced Shetland sheep.

For more information about fine fleece Shetland sheep and FFSSA, please visit: www.finefleeceshetlandsheep.com At WSWF, please visit the FFSSA booth in the sheep barn!

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Fiber Art Classes, Spinning, Knitting, Felting, Basketry, Jewelry Making, etc.

When: Feb. 21-23, 2014 Where: Manitowoc Holiday Inn http://www.fiberthing.info/.

One low price includes everything!

General Festival Information – Contact Us! Entry Deadline August 15 Cancellations & Refunds Wonders of Wool Classes – Registration fees refunded for cancelled classes only.

Sheep 101 – Beginning Shepherd Course – No refunds unless course is cancelled.

All Other Entry and Camping Fees, Gate Passes – No Refunds.

Payments MasterCard, VISA or Discover accepted. All other payments in U.S. funds only.

There is a $30 charge for each check returned for insufficient funds.

All checks should be made payable to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, unless otherwise noted.

ATM located in Lobby of Activity Center.

Festival Location The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is held at Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549.

To contact the Fair Park office, call 920 674-7148 or 920 674-7149, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday, or email: info@jeffersoncountyfairpark.com. Website: www.jeffersoncountyfair.com

To Contact the Festival Office The office mailing address for the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is 7811 Consolidated School Road, Edgerton, WI 53534 Office phone: 608 868-2505, Fax 608 868-6200, email wisbc@centurytel.net

Festival Website www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Catalog & Website Advertising For information and rates, contact Kelli Gunderson, 815 821-5905 or email robkelgundy@yahoo.com

Mailing List To be included on the Festival catalog mailing list, request removal or a change of address, refer to the Festival website homepage, Catalog – Catalog Request

To Volunteer To volunteer for any Festival activities, show or programs, refer to the website homepage, General Information – Volunteer.

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is a function of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

2014 Festival Dates: September 5-7

Bahr Creek Llamas & Fiber Studio

A yarn shop but SO much more! www.bahrcreek.com www.bahrcreekllamasfiber. blogspot.com/

920-668-6417 demaster@bahrcreek.com Hours: M-Thur 12-6 F 10-5 • S 10-4 Other times by chance or appointment

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Schedule of Events (P) Pre-registration required for these classes and activities. Check Map for locations.

THURSDAY 8:00 – 7:00 10:00 – 3:00 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 7:00 a.m.

Vendor Setup – Country Store Registration Open – Pick-up Camping Permits .............................................Lobby – Activity Center MSSBA Sheep Check-in .................................................................................................... Sheep Barn

9:00 – Noon 9:00 – 4:00

Gate Open: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. - Admission charged.

Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial Opens ............................................................................West Field Stock Exchange opens ......................................................................................................... (See Map) Registration Open .........................................................................................Lobby – Activity Center Sheep 101 – Beginning Shepherds’ Clinic (P) ................................................. West Exhibit Building Photo Contest – Entries open for viewing ................................................................... Activity Center Silent Auction (Donations accepted until 9:00 a.m. Sat.) ............................................ Activity Center Poster Contest - Entries accepted ................................................................................ Activity Center Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P)

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Country Store Open

Noon – 5:00

MSSBA & Open Skein Contest Entry Check-in Design Challenge Entry Check-in ..........................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Fleece Show – Check-in - All Entries ............................................................... West Exhibit Building Open & Junior Sheep Check-in .......................................................................................... Sale Arena MSSBA Sheep Check-in .................................................................................................... Sheep Barn

7:30 8:00

3:00 – 8:00 6:00 – 7:30 All Day SATURDAY 7:00 a.m.

7:30 7:00 – 8:30 7:00 – 9:30 7:00 – 9:00 8:00 – 10:00 8:00

Gate Open: 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. – Admission charged Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial........................................................................................West Field Registration Open ..........................................................................................Lobby – Activity Center Fleece Show – MSSBA Entries – Check-in ...................................................... West Exhibit Building Fleece Show – Open, Junior Entries – Check-in .............................................. West Exhibit Building Open Sheep Check-in ......................................................................................................... Sale Arena MSSBA Sheep Entries Check-in ....................................................................................... Sheep Barn Shepherds’ Workshops (unless otherwise noted)............................................... East Exhibit Building Hall of Breeds ..................................................................................................................Indoor Arena Newborn Lambs!..............................................................................................................Indoor Arena 8:00 – 9:00 Make It With Wool – Registration & Hospitality ..........................................Lobby – Activity Center 8:00 – 11:00 Skillathon! (and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.) ................................................ West Exhibit Building (south end) 8:00 – 1:00 & 3:00 – 5:00 MSSBA & Open Skein Entry Check-in Design Challenge Entry Check-in ..........................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 8:15 – 4:15 Wooly U (P) ............................................................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Country Store Open

9:00

Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Exhibit Open ................................................................. Activity Center Wonderful Wisconsin Wool Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings .......................................... Activity Center Silent Auction – Deadline for donations!..................................................................... Activity Center Judging - MSSBA Shetland Fleece Show......................................................... West Exhibit Building Judging - Make It With Wool ....................................................................................... Activity Center Silent Auction – Bidding! ............................................................................................ Activity Center Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P) Judging - Open Sheep Shows – Meat & Wool Breeds........................................................ Sale Arena Judging – Open & Junior Fleece Shows ........................................................... West Exhibit Building Shearing Demonstrations .................................................................................................Indoor Arena Judging - Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Show .......................................................... Sheep Barn Skillathon! ...................................................................................... West Exhibit Building (south end) Shepherds’ Auction .................................................................................................... Activity Center Consignments Close – Used Equipment Auction ....................................................... Warm-up Arena

9:30 9:00 – 11:00 9:00 – 3:30 9:00 – 4:00

11:00 & 1:00 & 3:00 Noon 1:00 – 3:00 1:00

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2:00 2:00 6:00 – 7:00 6:00

Used Equipment Auction .......................................................................................... Warm-up Arena Make It With Wool – Awards Presentation & Best of Wisconsin Style Show .............. Activity Center Silent Auction of Fleeces .................................................................................. West Exhibit Building Lead Class Competition ..................................................................................................... Sale Arena

SUNDAY 7:00 – 8:00 7:30 a.m.

7:30 7:45 8:00 – 9:00 8:00 – 3:30

9:30 & 11:00 10:00 – 3:00

Gate: 7:00 a.m. – Admission charged Weigh-in - Market Lambs ................................................................................................. Sheep Barn Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial........................................................................................West Field Registration Open ..........................................................................................Lobby – Activity Center Judging Contest – Youth Sweepstakes Activity ................................................................... Beef Barn Check-in - Junior Sheep Show ............................................................................................ Sale Arena Hall of Breeds ..................................................................................................................Indoor Arena Newborn Lambs!..............................................................................................................Indoor Arena Fleece Sale (Private Treaty) .............................................................................. West Exhibit Building Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P) Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Exhibit ........................................................................... Activity Center Wonderful Wisconsin Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings ................................................... Activity Center Shepherds’ Workshops (see schedule) ............................................................... East Exhibit Building Judging - Junior Showmanship Junior Breeding Sheep Show to follow ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show .......................................................... Sale Arena Judging – Market Lamb Showmanship Open Market Lamb Show to follow ............................................................................... Sheep Barn Judging - Open & MSSBA Skein Competition ......................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Judging - Design Challenge ....................................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Shearing Demonstrations .................................................................................................Indoor Arena Fiber Arts Demonstrations ......................................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Country Store Open

Noon 1:00

Cooking With the Chefs! ............................................................................................ Activity Center Shearing Workshop ..........................................................................................................Indoor Arena Judging – MSSBA Handmade Shetland Wool Competition.............................................. Sheep Barn Wisconsin Club Lamb Association Annual Meeting/Awards Presentation ....................... Sheep Barn Festival Closes – Thanks for coming and have a safe trip home!

8:30 – 3:00 8:30 – 3:30 9:00 – 3:30 9:00 9:30

9:00

3:00 3:30

Mark your calendars for 2014 – September 5-7

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Camping Permits TO PURCHASE A CAMPING PERMIT Weekdays - By Phone Call the Jefferson Fair Park office, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 920 674-7148 Weekdays - In Person Visit the Jefferson Fair Park office in the Activity Center, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday Go to Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center.

TO PICK UP PRE-PAID CAMPING PERMITS Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Registration Friday-Sunday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm at Registration PERMITS CAMPING PERMITS Electric DO NOT $30 per night, per campsite INCLUDE ADMISSION Non-Electric TO FESTIVAL $20 per night, per campsite CAMPING PERMITS REQUIRED! All persons staying overnight at Jefferson Fair Park are required to purchase and display camping permits on their vehicles or campers.

No exceptions. Some campsites are available with electric and water. No reserved campsites. Shower facilities on grounds.

Join us for the 6th annual Unwind event!

Saturday, September 7, 6:30 – 10:30 pm Fairview Sports Bar, Jefferson Admission pricing (includes buffet dinner and door prize drawing) $12 – Spring Lambs – register May 1 – June 1 $17 – Ewes/Rams – register June 1 – August 1 $22 – Black Sheep – register August 1 until full.

Max. is 150 attendees, so register early!

No refunds issued after August 1.

We have T-shirts!

Shirts are $12 each (S/M/L/XL/XXL) and must be ordered when you register.

Check on Ravelry for a link to an official registration form, or send your name, Ravelry name, full mailing address, phone number, and email address with payment (check or money order only) to: AnnMarie Dobson 942 Wisconsin Drive Jefferson, WI 53549 Registrations MUST be postmarked by August 31. Make checks payable to UNWIND. Please let us know if you require physical or dietary accommodations. Questions? Call 262-582-3048.

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River’s Edge Meat Market & Catering Scott & Linda Fischer, owners

From Pizza to Prime Rib, let us create a menu for you!

➢30 Varieties of Cheese ➢30 Varieties of Deli Meats ➢40 Varieties of Brats ➢48 Ft. of Fresh Meat Our in-house Smoke House provides: • Snack Sticks • Brats • Jerky • Summer Sausage • Bologna • Bacon • Ham Meats!

Choice aily!

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(920) 674-6466 521 S. Main St. Jefferson, WI 53549 www.riversedgemarket.com Custom lamb processing for retail. Vac-Pac for retail.

Sausage processed for retail.

Cut the way you want for your business!

Vendor Listing W = Country Store West • E = Country Store East • O = Outside • AC = Activity Center Number indicates booth location Alpacas of Prairie Station 789 W Anne’s Fiber Expressions 781-782 W Argyle Fiber Mill 794 W Baabaashop, LLC 756-757 W Babe’s Fiber Garden 635 & 660 E Backstrap Loom Weaver - Emilsa Xicay 628 E Barakel Farm & Sam’s Icelandic Sheep 706 W Barb Lassa Photography 787 W Bahr Creek Llama & Fiber Studio 611-612 E Barnhart Studios - Mother of 671 E Basket Artistry by Susan Preuss 664 E The Basket Lady 703 W Bijou Basin Ranch 616-617 E Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill 601-602 E Bleating Heart Haven 607-608 E Bramblewool Farm 645 E Briar Rose Fibers 633-634 E Celestial Designs Fiber Arts 721-722 W Charisma Art Gallery, LLC 716 W Circle Studio 618-619 E Coed Mawr Woolen Mill 736-738 W Colina del Carl Alpacas 687 E Colorfield Farm 642 E The Complete Sheep Shoppe - Illinois Wool & Fiber 778-779 W Corner Post Farm 718 W Cottage House Primitives 615 E Creatively Dyed Yarn 613-614 E Deb Bender 793 W D. Lee Woolee’s Rabbitry & Yarns 624 E EDJE Technologies 715 W Enchanted Meadows 639-640 E English Gardens Fiber Mill 622-623 E Ewesful Gifts 709-712 W Ewetopia Fiber Shop - Kate Wright Designs 672-673 E Fairy Yarnmother 631 E The Felted Soap Lady 763 W Fevolden Farm - Smiley Bear Designs 676 E Fiber Optic Yarns 654-655 E Four Crows Farm 745 W Frene Creek Farm 790-791 W Gale’s Art 723 W Gosh Yarn It & BlueTulips 753 W Green Mountain Spinnery 739-740 W

Handspun by Stefania 691-692 E Handweaver - Dorothy Schutte 788 W Hearthside Fibers 605-606 E Heavenly Scent Soaps - The Scarf Collection 675 E Heaven Sent Home Spun 758-759 W Hello Purl, LLC 717 W Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill 649-650 E Hillspring Eco-Farm 742 W Homestead Heirlooms - Leather Handles 662-663 E Homestead Sheep & Fiber 644 E Hooked On Ewe 754-755 W Horizon Rabbitry 674 E Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Co-op 785-786 W Interlacements Yarns 773-774 W In the Wool, LLC 646-647 E Jan The Village Weaver 688 E Jaroslava Sobiskova & Joan Grosse 665 E J & L Farm 783-784 W Jefferson NRCS 733 W Jehovah Jireh Wool Mill 743-744 W Jennie the Potter 689-690 E Joan Arnold – Artist 741 W Kessenich Loom Co. 661 E Kimmet Croft Fiber 603-604 E Kindred Threads, LLC 641 E Knitter’s Journey, LLC 728 W Knitting Notions 629-630 E KSEM, Inc. Ketcham’s Sheep Equipment Outside Lilac Ridge Farm 730 W Little Gidding Farm Suris 792 W Maggie Joyce Recycling 771 W Maple Row Stock & Wool 693-694 E Mid-States Wool Growers 734-735 W Mielke’s Fiber Arts, LLC 636-637 E Miriam Carter - Feltmaker 762 W Mohair in Motion 760-761 W Moonwise Herbs & Brooms 632 E Morning Sun Fiber Barn 609-610 E Mountain View Machine Outside Nancy Alison Custom - Beaded Purses, LLC 648 E Nasco 713-714 W

Ogle Design 652-653 E Psalm 23 Farm & Sheeps and Me 670 E Profiles Livestock Show Supplies & Embroidery Outside Purdy Thangz 772 W Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing 770 W Rachel’s Mom’s 725 W Rainbow Fleece Farm & Carding Company 683-684 E Red Oak Farm 658 E Rich-Nes Alpacas 677 E River’s Edge Fiber Arts 701-702 W River Rock Wool & Wildwood Press 776 W Riverwinds Farms 659 E Rosie Dittmann & Chris Vuco 651 E Sandy’s Palette, LLC 704-705 W Serena’s Heirlooms 724 W Shady Havens Fiber Designs 746-747 W Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts 780 W Sheepish Creations 627 E The Shepherd’s Purse 775 W Skaska Designs 768-769 W Sugar River Fiber & Johnny Skein 731 W Sun Valley Fibers 764-765 W Susan’s Fiber Shop 748-752 W Sutters Gold’n Fleece 766 W Sydell, Inc. Outside Thistle Ridge, LLC 638 E Townsend’s Sales Inc. Outside Trading Post for Fiber Arts 666-667 E Tuscany Lampwork Art 686 E Two Black Sheep 767 W Weaver’s Loft 726-727 W Whataview Weaver 777 W Whirlwind Ranch, Inc. 620-621 E Wild Fiber Wools 729 W Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative 732 W Wool From Over the Hill 685 E Wooly Bully Yarn 643 E The Woolgatherers Ltd, LLC 656-657 E Wool, Warp & Wheel 678-682 E Yarn Hollow 668-669 E Yarns by Design 625-626 E Yorkshire Rose Farm 719-720 W

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Lambing Barn!

Indoor Arena – Saturday & Sunday Nothing’s cuter than newborn lambs! Take some time to stop at the Indoor Arena and see mothers with their offspring. Then walk through the Hall of Breeds, watch the sheep shows and shearing demonstrations. Bring your questions!

Thanks to Todd Taylor, Shepherd at the UW-Arlington Sheep Research Unit, and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison for supplying the ewes and lambs for this display!

‘Crook & Whistle’ Stock Dog Trial West Trial Field – Sanctioned Trial TRIAL SCHEDULE FRIDAY West Trial Field Start 7:00 a.m.

Pro-Novice Nursery 1 Pro-Novice 2

SATURDAY SUNDAY West Trial Field West Trial Field Start 7:00 a.m.

Start 7:30 a.m.

Pro-Novice 2 Open 2 Nursery 3 Novice 1 Open 1 Novice 2 Open 2 Trial Judge Mike Gurosh – Frankfort, IL

ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL $7 per person $12 weekend pass Kids 8 and under – FREE! Parking FREE! Purchase Weekend Passes at the Gate Camping permits required for overnight stays.

Please leave your pets at home.

Thank you!

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes General Information

PLEASE READ

Registration Deadline – August 15

CLASS QUESTIONS? Email wisbc@centurytel.net or call 608 868-2505

REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUGUST 15 Class openings will continue to be available until a class is filled. Persons registering after August 15 will not receive a complimentary gate pass. Students who register late should go to Registration upon arrival at the Festival for class locations. Last minute class openings the weekend of the Festival may be available. Stop at Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center to check for class availability.

REGISTRATION: LOCATED IN ACTIVITY CENTER The registration and information center of the Festival is located in the lobby of the Activity Center. Any questions about class registrations, fees, camping, last minute registrations or class openings, schedules, lodging, etc. should be directed to the volunteers at the desk.

JEFFERSON FAIR PARK OFFICE Questions about camping or fairgrounds facilities should be directed to the office of Jefferson Fair Park, which is open during regular business hours on weekdays only.

Contacts for Fair Park personnel are also available at Registration. Phone 920 674-7148.

CLASS REGISTRATION FEES Class registration fees are listed with each class description.

MATERIALS FEES Materials fees for all classes are in addition to registration fees and are to be paid directly to the instructor. Do not include materials fees with your class registration fees!

REFUND POLICY Sorry – no refunds of class fees unless a class is canceled.

STUDENT PACKET & CONTACT Persons registering for Wonders of Wool classes will be mailed a gate pass, class location information and a map of Jefferson Fair Park. Packets will be mailed First Class via USPS to the address provided on the registration form. One person per registration. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will not be responsible for misdirected

mail due to incorrect addresses. Unless otherwise noted in the class information, students will be contacted by phone or email only if a class is filled or canceled. Fill out contact information clearly and completely. Unregistered persons or onlookers will not be allowed in any class areas.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT Each class has a stated maximum enrollment listed. Classes that do not meet a minimum number of registrations by the registration deadline may be subject to cancellation.

Classes are subject to change or cancellation due to circumstances beyond the control of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis and by date of receipt online. Please check the festival website for periodic updates.

ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL Admission will be charged at the gate all three days of the Festival – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Parking is free.

Forget your gate pass and you will be required to pay admission – no exceptions!

NO PETS! Leave your pets at home. Dogs or pets of any kind will not be allowed in any class area unless they are a certified service dog or service dog in training.

CAMPING No person may remain on the grounds of Jefferson Fair Park overnight without a camping permit. Permits may be obtained directly from the Jefferson Fair Park office during weekday business hours. Call 920 674-7148 for further information. Camping permits will also be available at Registration on Saturday during Festival hours.

ARRIVAL TIMES Please plan your arrival at the Fair Park to allow for adequate time to park and find your class location(s).

Shuttle service from the parking lots will be available all three days.

HANDICAPPED PARKING Please note the appropriate Gate for handicapped parking. Only vehicles with valid handicapped designation will be allowed to park close to or adjacent to Wonders of Wool class locations. Vehicles without handicapped designation may be allowed – with Gate permission only - to drop off students adjacent to class sites but must be removed to the appropriate parking lot immediately thereafter. Watch carefully for pedestrian traffic! The speed limit on the fairgrounds is 5 mph.

REGISTER BY AUGUST 15 TO RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY GATE PASS!

2012 WONDERS OF WOOL • General Information

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! To receive a gate pass, register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes by August 15, based on the online registration date. Persons registering and confirmed for classes by this date will receive a gate pass which will be mailed to them. Students who have received a student packet are NOT required to check in at Registration prior to their class(s). Minors may not register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes without the express consent of Festival management. Unregistered persons or onlookers will not be allowed in any class.

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts

SCHEDULE

Class Schedule & Instructors – Pre-registration Required – Deadline, August 15 500 Series – Friday Classes 600 Series – Saturday Classes 700 Series – Sunday Classes

2013 WONDERS OF WOOL • Class Schedule & Instructors

NOTE THE CLASS TIMES! Half-Day Classes = 3 hours • Full Day Classes = 6 hours REGISTER ONLINE! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com FRIDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 501 The Shepherd’s Rug (2-Day Class). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letty Klein 502 An Introduction to Rare Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Robson 503 Window Into Collapse Weave – Weave A Scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Vuco 504 Spinning Long & Short Fine Fibers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 505 Beginning Spinning (Repeated as Classes 605 & 705) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 506 Advanced Techniques in Felt Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Higgs 507 Passionate Purples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefania Isaacson 508 Rug Hooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Harwood 509 More Broom Making: 3 Styles of Wisk Brooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘Little’ John Holzwart FRIDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 521 Felted Bangle Bracelets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Falk 522 Beginning Two-Color Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jo Harris 523 Shell Fringe Scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey Schuh 524 Weave A Dishcloth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Grogan 525 How to Select Color Palettes for Knitting & Other Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 526 Modified Wool Drying Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bev Larson 527 I Heart Duplicate Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 528 Not Just For Socks: Sock Blank Dyeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mo Brown FRIDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 1:00 - 4:00 pm 531 The Perfect Size Little Felted Purse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Falk 532 Simply Shetland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Barnett 533 Make A Beaded Bead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Ahlen 534 Portuguese Style Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jo Harris 535 Ribbon Necklace With A Lot of Flair!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey Schuh 536 Weavette Loom Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Grogan 537 Casting On For Great Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 538 Spinning Marl Yarns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler SATURDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 601 Three L’s & Three C’s (2-Day Class) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Robson 602 Colorworks: Eco-Printing & Flower Pounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Rognsvoog 603 Spinning Companion Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 604 Birdpods - Wild & Wooly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Higgs 605 Beginning Spinning (Repeat of Classes 505 & 705) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 606 SOCKS: Fair Isle Design & Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 607 Shaping with Stitch Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 608 Plysplit Garlic Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Doggett 501 The Shepherds Rug (Day 2)

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SCHEDULE

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts

SATURDAY MORNING 4-HOUR CLASS • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 628 Dual Coated Fleeces: Spinning In the Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Armes Wallace SATURDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 1:00 - 4:00 pm 631 Small Felted Vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Wallace 632 Wool Felted Cuff Bracelet – With a New Twist?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margie Meehan 633 Express Yourself on SAORI Looms! (Repeat of Class 622) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 634 Double Viking Knit Bracelet (Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Heilke 635 Handspun Landscape In Tapestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Manning 636 Basic…But Beautiful Brioche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Krause 637 Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Stegert 638 Polymer Washer Necklace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynne Bergschultz SATURDAY - AFTERNOON 4-HOUR CLASS • 1:00 - 5:00 pm 639 Herbal Milk Base Soap Making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Conroy SUNDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 701 Silk Painting/Surface Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Rognsvoog 702 Super Stylish Sculpted Felt Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Higgs 703 Fiber Art Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Ellenbecker 704 Nuno Felt Scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Wallace 705 Beginning Spinning (Repeat of Classes 505 & 605) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 706 Intro to Tablet Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Doggett 707 Blending Colors at The Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 708 Home Cheese Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Conroy 709 Beginning Hand Caning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jo Harris 601 Three L’s & Three C’s (Day 2) SUNDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 8:30 - 11:30 am 721 The Shepherds Rug (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letty Klein 722 Norwegian Knit/Crochet Cuffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 723 Spinning Bulky Yarn!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefania Isaacson 724 Bengala Dye (Repeated as Class 742). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 725 Needle Felt Soft Sculpture Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danita Doerre 726 Fair Isle Knitting 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 727 All About The Angora Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Towell 728 Handmade Paper Ornaments & Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynne Bergschultz SUNDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 12:30 - 3:30 pm 740 Knitting with Silk Handkerchiefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 741 Blending Fibers with A Hackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Armes Wallace 742 Bengala Dye (Repeat of Class 724) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 743 Spindle Spinning For Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 744 What Will Angora Do For You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Towell 745 Kumihimo Braiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Stegert

2013 WONDERS OF WOOL • Class Schedule & Instructors

SATURDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 621 Beginning Felting: An Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Wallace 622 Express Yourself on SAORI Looms! (Repeated as Class 633) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 623 The Wave: An Infinity Crohook Scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Sutter 624 Punch Needle Picture Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Savoy 625 Beginning Viking Knit Bracelet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Heike 626 Tapestry Triangles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Manning 627 Stepping It Up With Colorwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Krause

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2013 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – DEADLINE AUGUST 15 Unless noted differently, class times are as follows!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY All Day Classes – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Morning Classes – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Afternoon Classes – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm SUNDAY All Day Classes – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Morning Classes – 8:30 am to 11:30 am Afternoon Classes – 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE CLASS SCHEDULES AND PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR PARK ACCORDINGLY. ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING AND FOR FINDING YOUR CLASS LOCATION(S).

SHUTTLES FROM THE WALK-IN GATE WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL THREE DAYS. FRIDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM 501 – THE SHEPHERD’S RUG Letty Klein – Instructor

12 HOURS

THIS IS A 2-DAY CLASS – FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12 HOURS TOTAL This is a two-day workshop for the person who wants to jump right in and make a terrific looking braided rug from start to finish! So if you are a fiber artist with a closet full of fiber or a shepherd wishing to make something unique from your wool sheep, you will enjoy this class. Using easy techniques and simple equipment, students will learn how to correctly braid the roving, felt the braids and sew the braids into a beautiful, functional heirloom rug to be enjoyed now and to pass on to another generation.

DAY ONE will be spent selecting and preparing the roving, talking about the color/design options, then braiding enough roving for a small rug. The Instructor will felt the braids that evening at a Laundromat and bring the felted braids back to class the next day.

DAY TWO will be spent learning the easy sewing techniques necessary to complete the project. Spiral or butted, oval or round, you will learn how easy it is to design and construct braided rugs that will make you proud!

Materials fee will be $25 per student and will include all the equipment needed to finish the project, except for the wool roving. Students can bring their own roving; about 3-4 pounds of roving will be enough for a 2’ x 3’ rug.

The Instructor will have a color assortment of roving available for purchase at a reasonable price. Of course, copies of the book The Shepherd’s Rug and additional spools of waxed linen thread will also be available.

Students should bring: Enthusiasm, knowing that they will finally be able to empty that closet of all that unused fiber. If supplying your own roving, bring 3-4 pounds for a 2’ x 3’ rug, in 3 or more shades or colors; long/coarse fibers are preferred, but any type can be used as long as it

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is not short stapled. Alpaca, llama and mohair blends will work too, but are best if blended with about 20% wool.

Experience level recommended for this class: Very basic sewing techniques.

CLASS TIME 12 HOURS TOTAL (2-Day Class) CLASS FEE $180 MATERIALS FEE $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

(See above) CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

502 – AN INTRODUCTION TO RARE WOOLS Deb Robson – Instructor 6 HOURS You won’t need a lot of experience to enjoy this oneday class in unusual wools—just a willingness to have adventures! Rare-breed wools come in a huge variety of colors, textures, lengths and descriptions. They can also be hard to obtain and spinners often don’t know how to begin working with them. Come get your hands on a selection and learn how to feel comfortable in the spinnerly wilds! Beginning with the shearing season and a group of special contacts, I’m collecting for this workshop’s pleasure fleeces from a diverse group of rare breeds of sheep—at least six of very different kinds— listed by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy and the rare Breeds Survival Trust. While some experience with unprocessed wools is helpful, the workshop is mostly about experimenting. The instructor will bring some tools for trying and is willing to provide instruction in the use of those tool as interest arises.

Students should bring: Wheel or spindle; nostepinne or ability to do Andean plying, lazy kate and extra bobbins; combs, carders, flicker, or any type of fiber-prep tools of choice OR dog-grooming combs or slickers (Instructor will also have some tools to share); pencil/paper; overachievers may also want to bring sampling tools, like knitting needles, crochet hook, Weave-It or similar loom, although many students will find themselves plenty busy without these extras. Optional: Hole-punch (although

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes students may share).

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $35 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 18 students.

503 – WINDOW INTO COLLAPSE WEAVE – WEAVE A SCARF Chris Vuco – Instructor 6 HOURS If you have a 4 or 8 harness table loom or small floor loom that you can warp at 8, 10 or 12 EPI, then you can weave a scarf using a collapse weave technique. For this full-day class, students will need to bring a loom already warped with the warp provided by the Instructor. The warps will be 4 yards long and from 8 to 14 inches wide of mixed fiber (primarily cotton and rayon). You will have enough to weave a scarf and play with different ideas for future projects. The weft yarns, along with the treadling drafts, will be provided in class. Students will work on their own looms for the entire class.

A loom will also be set up for the class with a wool warp to show another option for creating a collapse weave.

The different weave options for both types of warps will be discussed, examples of projects will be available for review and touch, and the required finishing techniques will be demonstrated. Then you will have time to weave your scarf!

Upon registering, students will be emailed an information sheet requesting loom and mailing information.

(Please make sure to provide a current email address when registering.) Once the Instructor receives an email back from a student with the needed information, your warp and threading draft will be prepared and mailed.

Please note: Students will most likely not complete their scarves in this time frame, but will have all the information needed to finish it at home.

Materials Fee: The $30 materials fee covers warp and weft yarns, handouts with samples and shipping of warp.

Also available if needed, a bobbin winder, extra shuttles and bobbins and miscellaneous weaving tools.

Students should bring: Warped loom (see above), 2 stick or boat shuttles with bobbins, scissors, paper, pen/pencils.

6 inch ruler and tape measure.

Experience level recommended for this class: Must be able to warp your loom and bring it to class ready to weave. Weaving is basic with only plain and twill used in the weaving process.

6 HOURS $90 $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students

504 – SPINNING LONG & SHORT FIBERS Carol Rhoades – Instructor 6 HOURS Many fine fibers are also short-stapled and need extra care when spinning so that they have enough twist to cohere, but not so much that the fibers become wiry or break.

Longer fine fibers need less twist, so the drafting method has to be adjusted to keep them lively but strong. In this all-day workshop, we’ll spin a number of long and shortstapled fine fibers and practice various preparation and spinning techniques for the most effective processing of each into yarn. The long, fine fibers include Suri Alpaca, paco-vicuna, and Bluefaced Leicester (a fine, long wool), while the short fibers we’ll spin are cotton, cashmere and other exotic fibers. We can also try long and short varieties of merino wool. For each, we’ll discuss how to adjust your hand placement while drafting, forward vs. backward drafting methods, woolen vs. worsted style, and wheel ratio for the most efficient method of spinning. We’ll finish with plying (2,3, or more plies) and information about how to process and use the finished yarn.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in good working order, handcards for wool, flick carder or fine-toothed comb, extra bobbins or ball winder, and notepaper.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should have had a basic spinning class or beyond.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

505 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor

6 HOURS

This class repeated as Class 605 and Class 705 Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns with one of our most popular instructors! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the techniques of spinning a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required—this allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Wheels will be available for rent by students at the class for a cost of $10. Materials fee of $10 covers spinning fibers.

Students should bring: Students may bring their own spinning wheel if is in excellent operating condition and completely assembled. Please, no antique spinning wheels! Wheels available for rent at class—see above.

Experience level recommended for this class: No spinning experience necessary.

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Experience level recommended for this class: Ability to independently spin singles and make a two-ply yarn.

Some experience with unprocessed wool could be helpful.

Workshops are about experimenting: Instructor will have some tools to try and give impromptu lessons as interest arises.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

506 – ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN FELT BAGS Suzanne Higgs – Instructor 6 HOURS Create your own wonderful, complex bag using multiple resist, multiple design elements and your imagination.

These bags will last a lifetime! Material fee of $25 covers wool, resist material, silks, plastics, pre-felts, neps, silk threads, instructions.

Students should bring: A one-gallon pail, 3-4 bath towels, one bar of Kiss My Face olive oil soap, large sponge, pool noodle, measuring tape, iron, black Magic Marker, and bed risers—if you have them.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

507 – PASSIONATE PURPLES Stefania Isaacson – Instructor

6 HOURS

Take an adventure into natural dyes by discovering purple possibilities! We will discuss basic color theory as to how to create various purples and lavenders. In this all-day class, we will dye with various reds, overdye with indigo and logwood, and achieve a variety of purples. And then we will discuss how to vary these results for even more shades.

There will be instruction for the mordanting process, the dyeing process and creating and using a natural indigo vat.

Students will take home dyeing instructions, many samples and information on each of the dyes and source lists on where to get them. Let your passion for purple abound!

Students should bring: Apron, rubber gloves, 2 old towels, paper towels, baggies, calculator, pen and paper.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

508 – RUG HOOKING Linda Harwood – Instructor

6 HOURS

This type of hooking consists of pulling strips of wool material through a backing to create a design that could become an heirloom! This popular, all-day class will open a whole new art form in working with wool and will offer students everything they need to know to begin hooking rugs.

You’ll learn the art of rug hooking, including information about backing, frames, cutters, hooks and how to finish their hooked pieces. We will start with a small kit consisting of a

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pattern on burlap, with enough hand-dyed, cut wool strips to complete a piece. Materials fee of $25 covers the cost of the kit with hand-dyed wool strips and handout sheets.

Students should bring: Small scissors, a 14 inch heavy wooden hoop and hook. If a student does not have a hoop or a hook, one will be available for them to use.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner or beyond.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 Hours $90 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 18 students.

509 – MORE BROOM MAKING: 3 STYLES OF WHISK BROOMS “Little” John Holzwart – Instructor

6 HOURS

In this full-day class we will make a traditional flat whisk, a hawk tail, and a fantail whisk (also known as a turkey wing). These little brooms are perfect for those tight places and all materials are ready for your use. Shorter broomcorn has been selected for these smaller brooms and discussion about decorative options will be included.

Students will make and take home three unique finished whisk brooms made in class.

Students should bring: Bring a sharp knife and scissors.

Refrain from wearing open-toed shoes.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

FRIDAY – MORNING CLASSES 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM 521 – FELTED BANGLE BRACELETS Jan Falk – Instructor

3 HOURS

Learn a new, wet felting technique to make a firmer banglebracelet. There will be many colors of Merino wool for your pleasure, non-wool materials to make your bracelet sparkle, and beads if you choose to embellish your bracelet.

We will have enough time to felt two bracelets in class and students will receive tips to finish them in a variety of ways at home. Be prepared for an upper body workout as we will be doing quite a bit of rolling. Materials fee of $10 covers all materials needed.

Students should bring: An old hand towel and plastic bag.

Experience level recommended for this class: No wet felting experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Do you look at items knitted in more than one color and want to knit them, but feel intimidated? Have you tried two-color knitting and gotten confused and frustrated?

Well, this class is for you! In the class we will discuss; • History of two-color knitting • Types of two-color knitting • Various two-color knitting techniques • How to read a two-color pattern and chart Students should bring: 2 or more different colors of basic worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn); 16-inch Circular needles in a size appropriate for your yarn; paper for taking notes; pen or pencil; stitch markers appropriate for your needles. You may also want to bring: Scissors and yarn needle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Know how to cast on, knit, purl, and join in a circle.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 NONE Limited to 15 students.

523 – SHELL FRINGE SCARF Tracey Schuh – Instructor

3 HOURS

Knitting with beads is easy and a lot of fun! We will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to knit a simple, but elegant, scarf with our ribbon yarn and glass beads.

Experience level recommended for this class: You must be able to cast on, knit and cast off.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $40 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

524 – WEAVE A DISHCLOTH Jane Grogan – Instructor

3 HOURS

Using a solid 10.5”, wooden frame loom, students will learn to weave a square with a continuous strand of cotton yarn. The completed square makes a superb dishcloth!

Students will learn to weave using a simple crochet hook.

While the weaving technique learned in this class can be used to complete a single square for a dishcloth, multiple squares can be joined together for larger projects. Materials fee covers the loom and yarn for the class. Students will have the loom to take home following the class and to use for years of weaving pleasure.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $36 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

525 – HOW TO SELECT FOR COLOR PALETTES FOR KNITTING AND OTHER FIBER ARTS Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Learn how to build a color palette from just one color that you like and then knit a swatch with your chosen palette.

Choosing colors that will go together well in knitting or for any purpose can be confusing or even scary if you don’t have that in-born color sense. This class will give students a set of formulas that are easy to follow to build a color palette. All you have to do is choose ONE color you like and build on it! Students will work a sample with their chosen colors. Materials fee covers book, How To Select Color Palettes, 5” color wheel, yarn required to knit samples, and patterns.

Students should bring: #3 double-pointed or circular knitting needles, or D crochet hook, tapestry needle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to advanced level: Students should know how to knit.

Beginners can do Garter Stitch, while others can do a slip stitch or Fair Isle. Crocheters can do single or double crochet, while weavers and non-knitters can use wrapping on cardboard.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

526 – MODIFIED WOOL DRYING BASKET Bev Larson – Instructor 3 HOURS A great basket to hold any project! Center handle with legs—a takeoff on the traditional wool drying basket. All materials supplied to complete the project.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $22 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

527 – I HEART DUPLICATE STITCH Amy Tyler – Instructor

3 HOURS

Duplicate stitch is one way of adding bits of color to knitting, allowing you to “paint” on your knitting. Other forms of multi-color knitting, such as intarsia and Fair Isle, may seem more “knitterly,” but there are times when duplicate stitch can achieve certain effects in a much easier way. When done well, duplicate stitch can add an expert air to your knitting. We will practice techniques for making duplicate stitch smooth and even. We will also play with effects of yarn size and texture and the knit stitches used for the background, so that you will come away with an appreciation of the specials advantages of duplicate stitch. Materials fee of $12 covers samples for examination, additional yarns, notebook with handouts and sundry supplies.

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522 – BEGINNING TWO-COLOR KNITTING Mary Jo Harris – Instructor 3 HOURS

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2013 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Students should bring: A swatch knitted in stockinette that is at least 30 sts wide and 50 rows long (a solid, light color works best), some yarn of the same type as used for the swatch but in a contrasting color, knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, and a darning needle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginning to intermediate knitting.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $12 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

528 – NOT JUST FOR SOCKS: SOCK BLANK DYEING Mo Brown – Instructor 3 HOURS Have fun creating your own beautiful custom yarn, for patterned socks, or any other project that might call for color repeats (think MiniMochi, Kauni, Effektgarn, etc.).

We will dye machine knitted sock blanks (long rectangles) which you then unravel and knit into socks, cowls, shawls or whatever you like. Instruction includes basic color theory and dyeing with acid dyes. Materials fee of $17 covers dyes, plastic wrap, tool use and one sock blank.* (Additional sock blanks - approximately 430 yards of machine washable sock weight yarn- are available for purchase at $12 each.)

Students should bring: Wear clothing appropriate for a dyeing class.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience is necessary.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $17 – Payable to Instructor at class*.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

FRIDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:00 TO 4:00 PM 531 – THE PERFECT SIZE LITTLE FELTED PURSE Jan Falk – Instructor 3 HOURS If you enjoy color, like to get your hands wet and are interested in a small bag for a phone, keys, or a few essentials, then this class is for you. We will be wet felting a little purse, approximately 7 x 9 inches, with a flap and cord to go over your shoulder. Materials fee of $10 covers all felting materials needed for this project.

Students should bring: An old hand towel, a plastic bag, a pen. Optional: Bringing your yarn bits for surface embellishment.

Experience level recommended for this class: No wet felting experience necessary.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

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532 – SIMPLY SHETLAND Nancy Barnett – Instructor 3 HOURS Shetland sheep come in many colors, from light and dark grey, Emsket, Shaela, musket, fawn, mioget, moorit, and black and white. You will be able to spin these colors and more from these delightful little sheep. We will be discussing Shetland type and wool characteristics: If you want to learn about Shetlands, please come with questions!

Prepared roving will be provided.

Students should bring: Bring your wheel or drop spindle, extra bobbins for plying and niddy noddy or ball winder.

Experience level recommended for this class: You must know how to spin, but beginning spinners are welcome.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

533 – MAKE A BEADED BEAD Nora Ahlen – Instructor 3 HOURS Do you love to go into a bead shop and lose yourself in all the colors, sizes, shapes everywhere? But when it comes to which ones to buy, you can’t decide which ones will work best for you. Or, do you just think you might like playing with beads, but are overwhelmed with all the choices?

Maybe you should try working with different sizes, different shapes and colors in one little project. Stitch them together and make a beaded bead. A beaded bead can be a focal bead or the beginning of a necklace made of beaded beads. Explore, create, and grow! Materials fee of $20 covers a kit including a needle and thread, leather cord, findings to complete a necklace and instructions.

Students should bring: Any beading tools you might have, a good portable light if you have one, and good glasses if needed.

Experience level recommended for this class: Experience with bead weaving helps, but is not necessary.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

534 – PORTUGUESE STYLE KNITTING Mary Jo Harris – Instructor 3 HOURS In Portuguese style knitting the yarn is tensioned around a knitting pin on your shoulder or around your neck.

Stitches are created by a flick of your thumb, making this an easy way to knit without stressing your hands or wrists.

Materials fee of $10 provides a Portuguese Knitting Pin and handouts. Students will learn: The history and advantages of Portuguese knitting; how to purl, knit, bind off and make a scarf using the Portuguese method; how to increase and decrease and resources available for Portuguese knitting Students should bring: Two balls of yarns (a light color

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Experience level recommended for this class: Knowing how to cast on, knit and purl helpful.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

535 – RIBBON NECKLACE WITH A LOT OF FLAIR! Tracey Schuh – Instructor 3 HOURS Show off your new style with a handmade necklace, using our hand-dyed ribbon yarn and a ceramic bead and seed beads! All supplies are included in this class and extras will be available for purchase after class so that you can make a few more! Very easy and fun, even if you don’t knit or crochet!

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 18 students.

536 – WEAVETTE LOOM WEAVING Jane Grogan – Instructor

3 HOURS

Do you have a Weavette pin loom in your attic or basement and have no idea how to warp and weave on it? The small 3-pin configuration looms were popular in the 40s and 50s and have been making a comeback. They are a perfect onthe-go project because of their small size and are great as a yarn “stash buster.” Students will learn how to wind the 3-layer warp and to do basic and pattern weaving. Materials fee of $3 covers handout and yarn for class project.

Students should bring: A Weavettte/pin loom (if you do not own one, you may contact the Instructor for information on where to purchase one).

Experience level recommended for this class: No prior knowledge or skills are needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $3 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

537 – CASTING ON FOR GREAT BEGINNINGS Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Are you stuck on Long tail cast on? In this workshop you will learn 10 different ways to cast on for useful purposes or for decorative edges. In this 3-hour class, you will learn the ways to cast on: EZ, Knit On; Cable; Picot; Long Tail purl; Norwegian; Twisted German; Tubular; Channel Island; and Provisional. We will discuss which method is best for which application. Materials fee of $2 covers handouts.

Students should bring: #8 needles, 50 gram ball of worsted weight yarn in a light color, wool or wool blend preferred.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to advanced: Students should already know how to knit and purl.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $2 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

538 – SPINNING MARL YARNS Amy Tyler – Instructor

3 HOURS

Marl yarns are often defined as plied yarns in which the plies are different colors. We will cover techniques for making those yarns, as well as making marl yarns in which the plies are from different fiber sources. In the process, we will cover strategies for controlling thickness and twist of singles and for plying to create 2 and 3-ply balanced yarns.

Materials fee of $10 covers samples for examination, notebook with handouts, and fiber for spinning.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, lazy kate.

Experience level recommended Intermediate spinning skills.

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3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students

SATURDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM 601 – THREE Ls & THREE Cs: TWO CLUSTERS FOR SPINNERS’ DELIGHT & EDIFICATION Deb Robson – Instructor 12 HOURS THIS IS A 2-DAY CLASS – SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 HOURS TOTAL In this two-day workshop, we’ll experiment with six types of wools in two sets of three. These fibers are radically different, and we can have a lot of fun and learn a bunch by working with them side by side.

Three Ls: Leicester Longwool, Border Leicester and Bluefaced Leicester The three Ls are all longwools, they all have Leicester in their names, and they’re all related to each other. Yet they’re astonishingly diverse: In the way the sheep look (we’ll talk about how to tell animals apart), the forms in which the fibers grow, and what those fibers are good for.

They also provide a lot of information about how breeds of sheep and their wools have developed historically.

This class, while it could stand on its own, gets us into an understanding of how longwool breeds developed in

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and a dark color), and either straight or circular needles in a size appropriate for your yarn.

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes England and sets the foundation for Sunday’s class and experimentation with wools from New Zealand and Australia.

Three Cs: Cormo, Corriedale and Coopworth I don’t know about you, but I used to find it hard to remember what was different about Cormo and Corriedale.

Now of course, I have no trouble at all and you won’t either after we complete our time with them. Coopworth joined this group because it’s another good, confusing C breed that’s totally unlike the first two. These three wools are not only different from each other but also from the three Ls. In addition to the specifics relating to these six breeds, we’ll talk about history and the development of breeds in general over the past few centuries and how people first thought breeds happened (for awhile, differences were attributed to which side of the river the flock was on, though that was only part of the reason), and then we’ll discuss how science has shaped breeds. We have a very early breed in this discussion, a very modern one and several that were developed in the centuries in between.

On the practical side, we will spin samples of the six types of wool. As a group, they will give you experience with a versatile and diverse array of fibers. Time and your inclinations permitting, we can also swatch them for knitting, crochet or(with mini-looms) little woven samples. My goal is to get the fiber into your hands, stir up some thoughts and send you home to play some more!

Students should bring: Wheel or spindle; nostepinne or ability to do Andean plying, lazy kate and extra bobbins; combs, carders, flicker, or any type of fiber-prep tools of choice OR dog-grooming combs or slickers (Instructor will also have some tools to share); pencil/paper; overachievers may also want to bring sampling tools, like knitting needles, crochet hook, Weave-It or similar loom, although many students will find themselves plenty busy without these extras. Optional: Hole-punch (although students may share).

Experience level recommended for this class: Ability to independently spin singles and make a two-ply yarn.

Some experience with unprocessed wool could be helpful.

Workshops are about experimenting: Instructor will have some tools to try and give impromptu lessons as interest arises.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

12 HOURS $180 $45 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 18 students.

602 – “COLORWORKS” ECO-PRINTING & FLOWER POUNDING Karen Rognsvoog – Instructor 6 HOURS Everything from the world of plants has some kind of color.

Boiling, steaming, fermenting and pounding are just some

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of the ways to extract these colors. In this all-day class, students will learn two techniques for extracting colors from leaves, flowers and roots by bundling and steaming over simmering water (eco-printing), and pounding out the colors from flowers and leaves with hammers on boards.

Students will work with silk scarves and cotton fabric.

Previous to the steaming process, natural plant dyes will be used to dye the scarves. The silk and cotton will have been pre-treated with alum and cream of tartar to keep them from fading. While the steamer baskets are working, students will have a chance to learn how to extract colors from plants by “pounding” plant materials onto their cotton pieces. Bring earplugs! Materials fee covers silk scarves, cotton fabrics, dyes and mordants.

Students should bring: Flowers, leaves plant parts, if they wish. Ear plugs and a sense of humor!

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

603 – SPINNING COMPANION YARNS TO LIVEN UP YOUR KNITTING/CHROCHETTING Carol Rhoades – Instructor 6 HOURS Most knitting and crochet projects are worked with one type of yarn only, but it’s so easy and fun to hold two or more yarns together for special colors, effect and textures!

In this full-day workshop, we will explore ways of spinning to produce yarns that can be paired for subtle to wild effects. You can work with multiple singles or singles + plied yarns. We’ll discuss some of the general guidelines for companions that work well together and then spin a variety of singles and plied yarns from fine to heavy. You will also knit and/or crochet small samples in class to test out the combinations.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in good working order, wool hand cards, notepaper and pen. Also bring a couple of sizes of knitting needles about US size 5-8 and/or crochet hook F-H (don’t worry too much about the size—you can spin yarn to suit your needle/hook size).

Optional equipment: flick card and/or mini-combs.

Experience level recommended for this class: You should have had a basic spinning, knitting and/or crochet class or beyond.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

604 – BIRDPODS, WILD & WOOLY Suzanne Higgs – Instructor

6 HOURS

In this class, students will be given an opportunity to work in raw, unwashed, unaltered fibers to create a one-

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Students should bring: A one-gallon pail, 3-4 bath towels, one bar of Kiss My Face olive oil soap, large sponge, pool noodle, measuring tape, iron, black Magic Marker, and table or bed risers—if you have them.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

605 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor

6 HOURS

This class is a repeat of Class 505 and Class 705 Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns with one of our most popular instructors! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the techniques of spinning a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required—this allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Wheels will be available for rent by students at the class for a cost of $10. Materials fee of $10 covers spinning fibers.

Students should bring: Students may bring their own spinning wheel if is in excellent operating condition and completely assembled. Please, no antique spinning wheels! Wheels available for rent at class—see above.

Experience level recommended for this class: No spinning experience necessary.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

606 – SOCKS: FAIR ISLE DESIGN & TECHNIQUES Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 6 HOURS Socks in three or more colors! Learn two-handed, Fair Isle knitting techniques after designing your own individual sock. Each student will plan a sock from the charts, then knit it in 3 or more different colors. Traditional Fair Isle knitting techniques will be reviewed. Materials fee of $7 covers workbook, pattern and tools.

Students should bring: Yarn appropriate for sock knitting (fingering wt) in 3 or more colors: three 50 gram balls. Try for high contrast, plus small amounts of any other colors to add highlights. Also bring: 32” or 40” long circular needle, or 5 dp needles in size 3 (3.25 mm). Pencils, eraser, colored pencils.

Experience level recommended for this class: Sock

knitting experience and have worked knitting “in the round.”

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $7 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

607 – SHAPING WITH STITCH PATTERNS Amy Tyler – Instructor 6 HOURS Many knitted pieces, such as a sweater, require shaping.

Most often, that shaping is accomplished by increasing and decreasing the number of stitches you are using. In this all-day workshop, we will cover how to shape the structure of a knitted piece by selecting the right stitch patterns. We will cover stitch patterns that shape by pulling in, pulling up, biasing, curling, pleating, twisting and more. In the process, we will explore the importance of both stitch gauge and row gauge to understanding how these stitches work their shaping magic. We’ll also cover issues and techniques of blocking your knitting and how yarn selection can influence shaping. Materials fee of $15 covers samples for examination, extra yarns, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: 100 to 200 yards of yarn (suggest sport to worsted weight wool yarn in a solid, light color), knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, darning needle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate knitting level (comfortable with casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, standard increases and decreases, and standard bind off).

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

608 – PLYSPLIT GARLIC BASKET Brian Doggett – Instructor

6 HOURS

Instructor will describe and review two of the basic plysplitting techniques, including a demonstration followed by hands-on practice. Then we will make a garlic basket from paper cord using those techniques (single course, oblique twining and plain oblique twining). A wide variety of both flat and three-dimensional forms can be fashioned with cords and plysplit braiding. Workshop will include a brief historical review and demonstration of cord making. Materials fee of $25 covers all materials—gripfid, cords and written instructions. If students bring their own 5 or 5.5 mm gripfid, the materials fee will be reduced.

Students should bring: See materials note above.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

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of-a-kind bird house or pod. This unusual technique can be used in many felting applications. Expect to get a bit ‘dirty’ but to have the same kind of fun that comes with making mud pies! Materials fee covers resists, plastics, wool, and instructions.

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2013 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes SATURDAY – MORNING CLASSES 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM 621 – BEGINNING FELTING: AN EXERCISE Mary Wallace – Instructor 3 HOURS The is felt class is for the “want to try it out” person with no felting skills whatsoever. Both wet felting and dry felting techniques will be explained and students will sample both techniques while creating a small, flat felted piece (10” x 10’ or so). Materials fee of $10 covers all the materials necessary for this project.

Students should bring: Old towels, plastic bag for carrying completed project, notebook, and pen. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

622 – EXPRESS YOURSELF ON SAORI LOOMS! Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS Repeated as Class 633 SAORI is very different from the traditional weaving: placing more importance o n free expression and creativity than on technical skills or regularity of the woven cloth.

This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique: students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore and develop positive thinking through weaving. Even though there are only two harnesses, students can still enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and exploration! The warp will be set for students so they can start weaving right away and they will take home whatever they weave. The finished project might be a scarf, table runner or wall hanging. We always try to do what only human beings can do, without imitating machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by people of different personalities, is beautiful in a different way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths: we admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity! Materials fee covers warped SAORI looms, materials (yarn, roving, etc.).

Students should bring: Any material they wish to weave into their projects.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

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623 – THE WAVE, AN INFINITY CROHOOK SCARF Liz Sutter – Instructor 3 HOURS Students will use a crohook (a crochet hook with a hook at both ends) and two colors of yarn to crochet this fun tube scarf. The Wave Stitch is a blend of traditional and Tunisian crochet. Handouts and pattern provided.

Students should bring: The following materials are needed and available for purchase at Sutter’s Gold ‘n Fleece booth 766 in the Country Store West. (Please ask for your student 10% discount when purchasing.) Size G or H crohook—a crochet hook with a hook at both ends (you may use a straight or circular hook); 100 grams each of two colors of sport or DK weight yarn; basic crochet/ knitting kit—stitch markers, scissors, paper and pencil, Chibi darning needle and tape measure.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner with knowledge of single crochet.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 NONE Limited to 10 students.

624 – PUNCH NEEDLE PICTURE FRAME Chris Savoy – Instructor 3 HOURS The art of punch needle is fun, creative and relaxing. We will be making a punch needle picture frame that will hold a 3.5 x 5 inch picture, decorated with 100% wool yarn and wool strips. Students will learn the art of punch needle and rug hooking to complete this fun project. Materials fee of $50 covers kit (pattern, yarn, wool strips, photo sleeve).

Frame, hooks, punch needle are free for student use or available to purchase.

Students should bring: You may bring your own rug hooking frame or hoop and hook for rug hooking.

Otherwise, all will be provided per above.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $50 – payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

625 – BEGINNING VIKING KNIT BRACELET Barb Heike – Instructor 3 HOURS Seriously? Knitting a bracelet without yarn or knitting needles? Seriously! Join us for this creative wire-working workshop and learn the ancient technique of Viking Knitting. Before the advent of chain mail, and as early as 850 AD, the Vikings used this “knitting” method in making armor. It involves looping a .999 fine silver wire around a wooden dowel, then pulling the weave through a draw plate, forming a beautiful Viking Knit bracelet. Materials fee of $45 covers the cost of .999 fine silver wire, sterling silver end caps, clasp and jump rings, copper wire and handouts.

A drawplate and dowel set will be provided for student use.

Students should bring: Jewelry tools including wire cutters, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers, nylon jaw pliers.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $45 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

626 – TAPESTRY TRIANGLES Ruth Manning – Instructor

3 HOURS

Students will weave a bookmark-length piece of fabric using the woven tapestry technique. We will discuss loom set up, basic tapestry technique and discover how it is used to create triangles of different angles. The Instructor will provide looms and warp yarn, discuss finishing of tapestry and show examples of her work. All levels of experience are welcome! Materials fee of $2 covers warp yarn and printed material.

Students should bring: Scissors, two 1 ounce balls of commercial worsted weight wool in contrasting colors (one light, one dark), and small lengths of colors to share.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $2 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

627 – STEPPING IT UP WITH COLORWORK Kathy Krause – Instructor 3 HOURS Are you ready to add color to your knitting? This is a class on Slip Stitch and Mosaic knitting…but don’t let that scare you! You will be taught a simple technique to get started working with color changes, following patterns and … working with CHARTS! We will also discuss design elements to upgrade past knitting patterns. This class is FOR the faint-hearted. Your new knitting skills will just amaze your mother-in-law! Materials fee of $5 covers patterns, handouts and charts.

Students should bring: Three complementary skeins of cotton )one variegated skein is good), Sugar N’ Cream brand is fine. Size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles, scissors and a pen.

Experience level recommended for this class: Student must know how to knit, purl and cast-on well.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

628 – DUAL COATED FLEECES: SPINNING IN THE GREASE Diana Armes Wallace – Instructor 4 HOURS PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 4 HOUR CLASS RUNNING FROM 8:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Diana teaches you about those duel-coated fleeces, which include: German Gray Heath, Icelandic, Karakul, NavajoChurro, Romanov, Shetlands, Spaelsau and others. Understanding these gorgeous fleeces is key to knowing how to spin un-process fleece. You will learn to separate and spin the locks for two different fibers. Each student will have spun the outer coat and the undercoat separately, and then together. Diana will provide the Icelandic, Karakul and possibly Shetland for spinning.

Students should bring: Bring wheel or spindle, longtooth Viking combs and fine-toothed hand carders (if you have them), and a niddy noddy or ball winder.

Experience level recommended for this class: Must know how to spin.

CLASS TIME 4 HOURS CLASS FEE $60 MATERIALS FEE $15 – payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

SATURDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:00 TO 4:00 PM 631 – SMALL FELTED VESSEL Mary Wallace – Instructor

3 HOUR

This class would be a nice complement to Class 612, Beginning Felting, An Exercise. In this half-day workshop, students will learn to make a small vessel while using a flat resist and the wet felting technique. This technique could then be used to make a variety of felted objects.

Once again, this class is intended for the beginning felter with very little, if any felting experience! Materials fee of $10 covers all the materials needed for this project.

Students should bring: Old towels, plastic bag for carrying completed project, notebook, and pen. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students

632 – WOOL FELTED CUFF BRACELET – WITH A NEW TWIST??

Margie Meehan – Instructor 3 HOURS Come explore the worlds of wool, copper, weaving and stones—all wrapped into one project! Students will learn the basics of felting wool and working with copper and silver wire. You will then learn a weaving technique that is

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes beautiful when used with stones. Mix all the ingredients and you’ll end up with a one of a kind, handmade cuff bracelet!

Students should bring: Pair of needle nose jewelry pliers and a pair of jewelry wire cutters—available at Walmart.

drawplate and dowel set will be provided for student use.

Students should bring: Jewelry tools: nylon jaw pliers, wire cutters, roundnose pliers and needle nosed pliers.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner.

Experience level recommended for this Prerequisite: Beginning Viking Knitting Class.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

633 – EXPRESS YOURSELF ON SAORI LOOMS! Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS Repeat of Class 622

class:

3 HOURS $45 $55 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

635 – HANDSPUN LANDSCAPE IN TAPESTRY Ruth Manning – Instructor 3 HOURS

SAORI is very different from the traditional weaving: placing more importance o n free expression and creativity than on technical skills or regularity of the woven cloth.

This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique: students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore and develop positive thinking through weaving. Even though there are only two harnesses, students can still enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and exploration! The warp will be set for students so they can start weaving right away and they will take home whatever they weave. The finished project might be a scarf, table runner or wall hanging. We always try to do what only human beings can do, without imitating machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by people of different personalities, is beautiful in a different way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths: we admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity! Materials fee covers warped SAORI looms, materials (yarn, roving, etc.).

Students will weave a small landscape using handspun or roving to contrast with smoother commercial yarns.

We will discuss loom set up, basic tapestry technique and explore the effect of handspun in landscape design.

The Instructor will provide looms and warp yarn, discuss the finishing of tapestry and show examples of her work.

Materials fee of $2 covers warp yarn and printed materials.

Students should bring: Any material they wish to weave into their projects.

636 – BASIC…BUT BEAUTIFUL BRIOCHE Kathy Krause – Instructor 3 HOURS

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

Come, let’s learn a new stitch! We will start at the beginning with the brioche stitch or Brioche Rib. Brioche is a specialty stitch which creates a double-sided fabric with loft…which means WARM and REVERSIBLE! In this class the student will learn the basics of Brioche knitting so he or she can use a new stitch when designing or just simply knitting a unique scarf or hat. Materials fee of $5 covers patterns and handouts.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

634 – DOUBLE VIKING KNIT BRACELET (ADVANCED) Barb Heike – Instructor 3 HOURS Students who have mastered the technique of creating a single woven Viking Knit bracelet may want to learn the art of double weaving. While single bracelets are open and lacey, double woven bracelets are denser and the wire is more compact, resulting in a beautiful, intricate weave.

During this advanced class, students will complete a double woven Viking Knit bracelet. The $55 materials fee covers the cost of .999 fine silver wire, sterling silver end caps, clasp and jump rings, copper wire and handouts. A

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Students should bring: Scissors; small amounts of handspun, roving or other novelty yarns; small lengths to share; at least two 1 ounce balls of commercial worsted weight wool in contrasting colors suitable for your landscape.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $2 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

Students should bring: Two contrasting skeins of yarn in bulky weight, size 8 circular needles 16 inches in length, scissors, pen and a safety pin or locking stitch marker.

Experience level recommended for this class: Student must know how to cast-on, knit and purl.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Materials fee of $15 covers soap to take home, both batch soap and soap that you felt.

Learn to warp a rigid heddle loom. Basic weaving skills will be taught, including warping of more than one color, plain weave and hand-manipulated weaves.

Students should bring: Rubber gloves, goggles/eyewear.

Students should bring: Rigid heddle loom, any size.

Warping peg, heddle lock, cotton carpet warp (some will be available for a fee), scissors, stick shuttle (2 if you have them), and paper for back beam. Materials fee of $15 covers handouts plus warp and weft.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner or refresher level.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

638 – POLYMER WASHER NECKLACE Lynne Bergschultz – Instructor 3 HOURS Color mixing was never easier or more fascinating! This class will combine instruction on the Skinner Blend of mixing polymer clay with a method of weaving washers together to create a necklace. Judith Skinner’s clever technique of color mixing results in a beautiful range of hues. We will then cut those subtle color ways into washer shapes and after they are cured, everyone will use a simple pattern to join them. It’s a great way to practice the Skinner Blend and you will take home a finished piece of jewelry.

Enjoy this new twist on a simple project! Materials fee of $8 covers polymer clays, ribbons and cords, necklace findings, handout sheet.

Students should bring: All materials will be supplied. If you have a particular item you wish to color match, you might wish to bring it. This is optional.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner, no experience required.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

639 – HERBAL MILK-BASED SOAP MAKING Linda Conroy – Instructor 3 HOURS PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 4 HOUR CLASS RUNNING FROM 1:00 TO 5:00 PM This class is for the experienced as well as the beginning soap maker. We will explore the art of creating luxurious soap that incorporates fresh milk (cow, goat, and sheep as well as whey will be discussed). In addition students will learn to incorporate whole herbs from the garden to create unique batches of soap. Students will have the opportunity to try their hand at wet and dry felting soap as well and take home recipes as well as the soap created in class.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

4 HOURS $60 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 20 students.

SUNDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM 701 – SILK PAINTING/SURFACE DESIGN Karen Rognsvoog – Instructor 6 HOURS Painting on silk is a centuries-old art form originating in Asia where silk was first produced for clothing and as a background for art. In this all-day class students will use natural plant dyes to color finished silk scarves to give them the background colors for their painting projects.

Unfinished silk fabric squares will be used on silk painting frames for practicing silk painting techniques. The class will include lessons in the use of a Japanese Sumi-e brush and how to use for applying the colors and designs to their piece. These painting techniques will be included: Color mixing, composition, painting on dry and wet silk, salts for texture, gutta resists and hot wax to create batik patterns. By using iron-fix paints and dyes, students will be able to set their paintings quickly. Students will work on silk painting frames using stainless steel pins to hold their work in place. The materials fee of $35 covers silk fabric, finished silk scarves, paints, mordants, dyes, guttas, salts and wax for batik designs.

Students should bring: Sense of humor!

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $35 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

702 – SUPER STYLISH SCULPTED FELT HATS Suzanne Higgs – Instructor 6 HOURS Students will learn to measure for head size along with the elements of sculpting for this uniquely created felt hat. Many techniques will be available to try as well as designs to suit the creator’s face and style. “All will succeed!!” Materials fee of $20 includes resist, plastics, wool, instructions, silks, lots of extras, including pre-felts.

Students should bring: A one-gallon pail, 3-4 bath towels, one bar of Kiss My Face olive oil soap, large sponge, pool noodle, measuring tape, iron, black Magic Marker, and bed risers – if you have them.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

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637 – BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING Cheryl Stegert – Instructor 3 HOURS

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

703 – FIBER ART BASKET Cindy Ellenbecker – Instructor 6 HOURS Students will start out making a round, reed base and then decide if the base will be flattened for a wall hanging or stay round for a tabletop basket. Weaving will be freestyle and incredibly creative, alternating between reed and sea grass (for structural integrity) and roving, chunky yarn and art yarn for texture and color. We will embellish with dried seed pods, mushrooms, grapevine and art yarn. Materials fee of $35 covers roving, chunky yarn, dried weeds/ seed pods, grapevine, sea grass and reed. (*If a student brings his or her own materials, Instructor will prorate the materials fee.) Laurie Boyer art yarns (icicle yarn, lock yarn) will be offered for sale at class.

Students should bring: Bring favorite colors of roving, chunky art and novelty yarns, if you have them. Handspun is great! Feel free to bring any seed pods, dried weeds you like along with unique grapevine looking handles or embellishments.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $35 – Payable to Instructor at class.* Limited to 10 students.

704 – NUNO FELT SCARF Mary Wallace – Instructor

6 HOURS

Create a beautiful wool and silk scarf using the nuno felting technique. This class is intended for the person who has some basic felting experience (basic knowledge of laying out fibers) although beginners are welcome. We will use the wet felting technique, so there will a lot of rolling out fibers during the fulling process.

Students should bring: Notebook and pen, old towels and a plastic bag in which to transport wet items after class.

Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting wet.

Experience level recommended for this class: Should have basic knowledge of laying out fibers or basic felting experience.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 8 students.

705 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor

6 HOURS

This class is a repeat of Class 505 and Class 605 Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns with one of our most popular instructors! You’ll try many different

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spinning wheels during the class, learn the techniques of spinning a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required – this allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Wheels will be available for rent by students at the class for a cost of $10. Materials fee of $10 covers spinning fibers.

Students should bring: Students may bring their own spinning wheel if is in excellent operating condition and completely assembled. Please, no antique spinning wheels!

Wheels available for rent at class – see above.

Experience level recommended for this class: No spinning experience necessary.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

706 – INTRODUCTION TO TABLETWEAVING: DOUBLE-FACE LETTERING Brian Doggett – Instructor 6 HOURS Tabletweaving can produce a wide range of simple or complex designs with minimal equipment. After a brief overview on the history and theory of tabletweaving, the class will weave on a pre-warped project set up on C-clamps and cards. Students will work through various basics including bars, stripes, and checkerboard, then begin to work on a project involving the alphabet. Tabletweaving techniques can be applied to a tremendous variety of projects, including straps, belts, trim, leashes, banners and jewelry. A demonstration of the continuous warping method will be included. Materials fee of $10 covers cards, pre-warped set up, written instructions. At additional cost, C-clamps and shuttles will be available for purchase.

Students should bring: Scissors, a 4-6” belt shuttle (knife edge is ideal), two 2-3” C-clamps.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

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6 HOURS $90 $10 – Payable ti Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

707 – BLENDING COLORS AT THE WHEEL Amy Tyler – Instructor 6 HOURS Learn to make unique multi-colored yarns at the wheel, without dyeing or the use of carding/combing equipment.

In this all-day workshop, we will take rovings and tops of different colors and combine them by pre-drafting in several simple ways to create yarns that produce more colorful and more textural fiber projects. We will cover techniques that allow you to create the same blends of color from skein to skein. We will also practice making singles yarn, as well as 2 and 3-ply yarns. Also covered will be techniques for making marl yarns (plied yarns with different color singles).

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Experience level recommended for this class: No prior caning knowledge or skills required.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working condition, extra bobbins, lazy kate.

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Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginning to intermediate spinning.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

708 – MAKING SHEEP CHEESE Linda Conroy – Instructor

6 HOURS

Join Cheese Maker and Whole Foods Cook Linda Conroy for this introduction to home cheese making. Find out how simple it is to make cheese in your own kitchen! This introduction will offer an opportunity to explore this lost art. We will create and sample several simple cheeses that can be cultivated at home, also making cultured butter, feta cheese, mozzarella and several varieties of soft cheeses. After learning to make kefir, we will transform this fermented milk beverage into soft spreadable cheese and a soft condiment that can be used in the place of sour cream. Students will also learn some cooking ideas for whey, a byproduct of cheese making. You can build on this introduction to create many varieties of cheese in your own home. Materials fee of $20 covers cheese making ingredients and equipment, instruction, samples, cheese to take home, recipes, a cheese culture to get you started and a light lunch.

Students should bring: Apron or suitable clothing for hands-on portion of the class.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

709 – BEGINNING HAND CANING Mary Jo Harris – Instructor

6 HOURS

Ever wonder how a caned chair seat is made? Do you have a caned chair seat that needs to be replaced? If so, this is the class for you. In this all-day class you will learn the different types of chair caning, the various materials used and you’ll learn the seven step method of caning chairs by hand caning a 12-3/4 x 9 x 9 inch stool using natural materials. You’ll also learn how to care for your caned items and get your caning questions answered. Materials fee of $25 covers stool and caning materials.

Students should bring: Awl or ice pick, small hand clippers or shears, soft rag, spray bottle, container for water, paper, pen or pencil.

6 HOURS $90 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 9 students.

SUNDAY – MORNING CLASSES 8:30 AM TO 11:30 AM 721 – THE SHEPHERD’S RUG (ADVANCED) Letty Klein – Instructor 3 HOURS This half-day workshop is for those who have previously taken a “braiding with roving” rug workshop and need a sewing refresher. Or perhaps your rug attempts have resulted in ripples or cupping. This class will help!

Time will be spent learning the easy sewing techniques necessary to complete your projects. Spiral or butted, oval or round, you will learn how easy it is to design and construct braided rugs that will make you proud. *The Instructor will have copies of the book The Shepherd’s Rug, along with roving, waxed linen thread and equipment kits that will be available for purchase at class.

Students should bring: Enthusiasm, knowing that they will finally be able to sew a rug that lays flat! You will need to bring at least 35 yards – or about 3 to 4 pounds - of firmly felted braided roving, or a rug has cupped or puckered.

Experience level recommended for this class: Very basic sewing techniques and adept at braiding roving, or have previously taken a one-day rug braiding workshop.

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3 HOURS $45 None* Limited to 15 students.

722 – NORWEGIAN KNIT/CROCHET CUFFS Carol Rhoades – Instructor 3 HOURS With just basic knitting and crochet skills you can make warm and cozy wrist warmers or mitten cuffs. Beginning with a garter stitch knit base, you will learn how to crochet into the knit loops to make rows of standing ridges. After making a little sampler in class to try out various stitches, stitch combinations and spacing, you can design and begin a cuff. Besides the basic techniques, you will learn how to choose appropriate yarn and needle/hook sizes, how to size your pieces, which crochet stitches to use, stitch/row spacing, finishing techniques and design potentials. *HOMEWORK: 2 swatches; Knit each swatch with a firm but tight gauge (you need to be able to crochet into the stitches).

1. Swatch #1—For sampling stitches: With the light colored sportweight yarn that you are bring to class, cast on 25 sts using needles appropriate for the yarn

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Materials fee of $15 covers samples for examination, notebook with handouts, fibers for spinning.

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (U.S. sizes 2 – 4). Working back and forth, knit 2.5 to 3 inches in garter stitch (knit every row) and bind off.

2. Swatch #2—For a wristwarmer or cuff: Using swatch #1 as a guide, decide on how many stitches you need for a cuff. If, for example, you knit the first swatch with 5 sts per inch, and your wrist id 6 inches around, then you need 30 stitches for the cuff. However, the crochet pulls in the knitted base so I would add about 5 stitches more to make sure the cuff will fit = 35 sts total. You can always add an edging and button the cuff if the piece proves to be too small after the crocheting.

With the same yarn and needles as for Swatch #1, cast on required number of stitches. Work back and forth in garter stitch until the piece is about 3 to 4 inches long and then bid off. Materials fee of $5 covers handout.

Students should bring: • Completed homework swatches.* • 50 gram ball sportweight (185-200 yards/50 g). smooth 100% wool knitting yarn in light color (preferably white – no dark colors please) • 50 gram ball sportweight smooth 100% wool yarn in color of your choice (space-dyed yarns would be fun) OR assortment of colors in the same weight yarn; fingering weight, multicolor sock yarn can also be used.

• Crochet hooks U.S. sizes C and D • Notepaper and pencil • Scissors and tapestry needle; if needed, a magnifier or small reading light.

Experience level recommended for this class: Basic knitting (cast on/bind off/knit) and crochet (chain st and single crochet).

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3 HOURS $45 $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 20 students.

723 – SPINNING BULKY YARN! Stefania Isaacson – Instructor

3 HOURS

You have been spinning fiber and finer yarn and you can do wonderful lace weight! Now, you are having a hard time spinning a worsted weight or bulky yarn (which you want because you are tired of knitting forever to finish a project). OK. We can fix the problem. Spend a few hours learning how to vary your yarn thickness and at the end of the day you will be able to apply a few principles and get whatever kind of yarn you want – with consistency.

Wow, who thought spinning the yarn of your choice could be so easy! In this class students will learn to control the thickness of their yarn, the amount of twist in both spin and ply, and the consistency of their yarn. They will take home many samples and discussion notes as to the appropriate fibers to use.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, ball winder, niddy noddy, hang tags, pen and paper.

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Experience level recommended for this class: Basic spinning skills.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

724 – BENGALA DYE: THE ULTIMATE ECO DYE FROM THE EARTH Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS Repeated as Class 742 Bengala dye is very new to the U.S. and will be introduced in Wisconsin for the first time! A new, natural Japanese dye, Bengala dyes are made from soil, “environmentally safe” and fun to use. The dye process doe not require hot water, so is appropriate for students of all ages and children and adults both will find this a fun technique – just like playing with mud! Everyone will learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dye form as they color t-shirts, scarves, shawls bags and more.

We’ll begin with a process of pre-fixing the material. You are welcome to dye multiple items in a session. *The materials fee will vary from $7 to $23, depending upon what the students decides to choose as a project to dye in this class. There will be shawls, scarves (cotton, organic cotton double gauze), bags and t-shirts to choose from, and again, students may dye multiple items in a class session. Instructor will bring about ten colors of dye and some tools for students to try. This is a soaking dye, so be ready to knead the material and let’s have fun dyeing!

Students should bring: Plastic bags to take home dyed items, a hand towel, gloves and apron if you wish.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $7-23* – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

725 - NEEDLE FELT SOFT SCULPTURE HORSE Danita Doerre – Instructor 3 HOURS Needle felt a soft sculpture horse with flax mane and tail on a horse shoe nail frame! Needle felting is the process of using a felt needle(s) which are three-sided, with miniscule barbs which blend fibers, locking them together to create dry felted projects. This class will show techniques on how to dry needle felt using a horse shoe nail frame, shape card natural fiber with cross layers of wool for the body, to create a soft sculpture—a two hands high horse, gazing over a pasture. Details for the body will be defined with a 38 gauge felt needle. Students will embellish their horse with flax for a mane and tail. We will discuss fiber characteristics, as well as which fibers to use for certain

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726 - FAIR ISLE KNITTING 101 Nancy Shroyer – Instructor

3 HOURS

All those colors in Fair Isle knitting can seem scary, but once you learn the techniques the colors will just flow from your fingers and you will want to knit “just one more row!” “Fair Isle Knitting” has become a synonym for twocolor, stranded work, but actually, the women from the small island of Fair Isle Scotland had their own specific rules to make this technique faster and faster. Learn about these techniques (and how they differ from other twocolor stranded work), and about intarsia while you knit a headband. Continental knitting, corrugated ribbing, carrying both colors in one hand or one in each hand, and catching floats – all will be covered, as well as the history of Fair Isle knitting. Materials fee of $5 covers pattern and tools.

Students should bring: Size #3 (3.25mm) circular needle, 16” or 20”, NOT dpns or long needle for Magic Loop. Size #5 (3.75mm) circular needle 16” or 20” NOT dpns or long needle for Magic loop. Three (3) balls of yarn DK/sport wt, colors should have good contrast (Brown sheep Nature Spun sport wt works well, if you need to purchase yarn). Wool will give the best results. Also bring a scissors, Size D crochet hook, pen or pencil.

Experience level recommended for this class: Ability to knit and purl.

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3 HOURS $45 $5 – Payable to Instructor at class> Limited to 15 students.

727 - ALL ABOUT THE ANGORA RABBIT Donna Towell – Instructor 3 HOURS How often can you have one of the softest, renewable fiber sources snuggle up on your lap? Here is a class that features one of the fiber animals that doesn’t need a pasture and can be kept as a pet in your home – the adorable Angora rabbit.

This class is for the current Angora rabbit owner, soon-tobe Angora rabbit owner, as well as the wannabe’s. We will be discussing what it takes to care for an Angora rabbits,

including nutrition, housing, grooming, health issue and handling. A demonstration on harvesting Angora fiber is also included. Students will get hands-on experience, getting to feel the difference between each breed’s size and fiber. You’ll also get to make fun toys to keep your rabbits entertained! *Materials fee is $10 - or $20 if you take this class and class 742, “What Will Angora Do For You.” For students interested in purchasing rabbits, please contact the Instructor at dlwoolees@centurytel.net.

Students should bring: Pen or pencil, empty toilet paper roll, long sleeve shirt, small bath towel and all your questions about rabbits.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience with rabbits is required.

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3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.* Limited to 12 students.

728 - HANDMADE PAPER ORNAMENTS & CARDS Lynne Bergschultz – Instructor 3 HOURS Natural fibers have been used to make paper throughout history. Making your own paper continues to be a most satisfying experience and in this class you’ll learn basic papermaking methods. We’ll create shapes that can be used either as feather light ornaments or on original greeting cards. Family and friends will appreciate your personal touch and you’ll have fun with the creative process. Here’s a new twist on a simple project. Materials fee of $10 covers paper pulps (slurry), linter paper, blank cards and envelopes, cords and ribbons.

Students should bring: All materials will be supplied.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner level.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

SUNDAY-AFTERNOON CLASSES 12:30 AM TO 3:30 PM 740 – KNITTING WITH SILK HANDKERCHIEFS Carol Rhoades – Instructor 3 HOURS One method for processing silk cocoons is to open the degummed cocoons and then stretch each over a frame into a handkerchief size piece. The layers of the cocoons (also called mawata) can then be used for batting or dyed and stretched for other projects. In this workshop, we will stretch out the handkerchiefs and begin knitting the silk into a chevron lace scarf or garter stitch cowl. You will receive instructions for each and can choose one to start.

The class also includes information about silk processing, suggestions for working with various dyed patterns on the

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projects. Just one felt needle and a pecking motion from your wrist will allow you to become a wool sculptor and start to create your own herd of horses! Materials fee of $20 covers horse shoe nail frame, 38 and 36 gauge felt needle, carded wool, and flax to finish project.

Students should bring: Scissors and a 12 x 12 x 2 inch covered pad suitable for needle felting.

Experience level recommended for this class: All levels of experience.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

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Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes mawata, and for finishing the projects. Materials fee of $2 covers patterns.

Students should bring: 1-2 ounces dyed or plain silk handkerchiefs (available from several booths at the festival); knitting needles—straight or circular—in a size you like for fine to medium yarn (anything from U.S. sizes 2 to 6 will work); several index cards or toilet paper rolls (for storing drafted fiber); Hand cream or talcum powder, helpful if your hands are rough.

Experience level recommended for this class: You should have basic knitting skills: cast on/bind off, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases.

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3 HOURS $45 $2 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 20 students.

what the students decides to choose as a project to dye in this class. There will be shawls, scarves (cotton, organic cotton double gauze), bags and t-shirts to choose from, and again, students may dye multiple items in a class session. Instructor will bring about ten colors of dye and some tools for students to try. This is a soaking dye, so be ready to knead the material and let’s have fun dyeing!

Students should bring: Plastic bags to take home dyed items, a hand towel, gloves and apron if you wish.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $7-23* – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

741 – BLENDING FIBERS WITH A HACKLE Diana Armes Wallace – Instructor 3 HOURS

743 – SPINDLE SPINNING FOR BEGINNERS Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS

Want to blend different fibers but don’t have the resources for a carding machine? Or, maybe you would like a bit more of a novelty blending, and producing a novelty yarn?

Possibly you prefer spinning from a pencil-type of roving, better know as a SLIVER? No matter what your reasoning is, come and experience the pure, simple pleasures of blending those fibers with a hackle and getting a novelty yarn the fun way! Materials fee of $15 covers all fibers used. Hackles are also available for use or to purchase at class.

Learn to use a drop spindle in an easy, stress-free way!

Learn about the difference between worsted vs. woolen spinning, learn to Andean ply and then finish the yarn, plus determine the “weight” of the yarn. We will also discuss what to look for in buying a spindle. Materials fee of $7 covers fiber and wpi tools.

Students should bring: Bring a hackle and diz, if you have them, and pencil and paper.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 10 students.

742 – BENGALA DYE: THE ULTIMATE ECO DYE FROM THE EARTH Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS Repeat of Class 725 Bengala dye is very new to the U.S. and will be introduced in Wisconsin for the first time! A new, natural Japanese dye, Bengala dyes are made from soil, “environmentally safe” and fun to use. The dye process doe not require hot water, so is appropriate for students of all ages and children and adults both will find this a fun technique – just like playing with mud! Everyone will learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dye form as they color t-shirts, scarves, shawls bags and more.

We’ll begin with a process of pre-fixing the material. You are welcome to dye multiple items in a session. *The materials fee will vary from $7 to $23, depending upon

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Students should bring: Instructor will have spindles for student use but they may bring a spindle if they have one.

Students do not have to purchase a spindle for this class.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL RECOMMDNED FOR THIS CLASS: None.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $7 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

744 – WHAT WILL ANGORA DO FOR YOU Donna Towell – Instructor 3 HOURS Have you ever had a project where you needed extra warmth but still wanted it to be soft and elegant? Adding that touch of Angora rabbit fiber goes a long way in achieving those goals. In this class we will be exploring the different uses of Angora rabbit fiber including: spinning, blending, carding, dyeing, felting and storing this precious fiber. Students will be able to sample the fiber of the seven different breeds, as well as getting to see the actual rabbits (English, German, Giant, Satin, French), Students will experiment with blending percentages of Angora with other fibers and the class will conclude with a discussion on the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Angora usage. Caution: This class may be habit forming. Past participants have reported an overwhelming desire to acquire their own adorable bunny! *Materials fee is $15, or $20 if you take both this class and Class 727, “All About the Angora Rabbit.”

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745 – KUMIHIMO BRAIDING Cheryl Stegert – Instructor 3 HOURS Learn basic Kumihimo braiding on a disc. Several patterns will be braided and a small project that includes beads will be completed. Materials fee of $20 covers disc, yarn, and beads.

Students should bring: Scissors Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner level.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Students should bring: Working spinning wheel, lazy kate, scissors, 3 bobbins, hand carders, towel to cover your lap, and any fibers of your own if you wish to try blending them with Angora.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students will need to be at a beginner or above level spinner.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.* CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

3 HOURS $45 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

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❖ Three Ls and Three Cs: Two Clusters for Spinner’s Delight & Edification ❖ An Introduction to Rare Wools Deborah Robson is a fiber generalist who specializes in spinning, knitting and weaving, although she experiments with all aspects of textiles. She is the fiber author of the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook: More than 200 Fibers from Animal to Spun Yarn and the Field Guide to Fleece, in collaboration with livestock expert Carol Ekarius. For fourteen years she served as an editor at Interweave Press, including twelve years as editor-in-chief of Spin-Off: The Magazine for Handspinners. Among her accomplishments at Interweave were the Save the Sheep project and the book Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools. She also edited Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, has worked in trade, literary and scholarly publishing of books and magazines, and written for PieceWork, Interweave Knits, Spin-Off, The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, as well as fiber-related anthologies including KnitLit (too), KnitLit the Third, Hooked and The Knitter’s Gift. Her textile designs have appeared in several magazines and collections. She has earned a MFA in writing from Goddard/Warren Wilson, is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Colorado Authors’ League, and served two terms on the board of directors of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

Brian Doggett – Lafayette, Indiana ❖ Introduction to Tabletweaving: Double-Face Lettering ❖ Plysplit Garlic Basket “I chanced upon tabletweaving materials when tagging along with the knitters in the family at WEBS about ten years ago. I expanded into many other narrow wares like kumihimo, inkle weaving, lucetting, knotting, plysplitting and glass-bead making. I now share with my wife a love of fiber and dulcimer playing and we enjoy spreading the fun, relaxation and pride we find in hand weaving.”

Chris Savoy – Portage, Wisconsin ❖ Punch Needle Picture Frame Chris is the owner of Wild Fiber Wools and has been a fiber artist for more than twenty years. She is experienced in punch needle, rug hooking, appliqué and needle felting. She is currently working on her McGown Teacher accreditation for rug hooking. Always designing new punch needle and hooking patterns for rugs and bags, Chris also attends many workshops and camps throughout the year. She also holds her own workshops at her guest house, Woodridge Lodge in Portage, Wisconsin.

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Letty Klein – Kalamazoo, Michigan ❖ The Shepherd’s Rug (2-day class) ❖ The Shepherd’s Rug – Advanced

Letty Klein has been making custom braided rugs from roving for over twelve years and has been a shepherd for almost three decades. She has served on the board of directors for the Michigan Sheep Breeders Association and is a past vice-president of the Natural Colored Wool Growers Association. She has a regular column in the Black Sheep Newsletter entitled “Michigan Shepherding.”

Together with her business partner Ann Brown, she has published a book: The Shepherd’s Rug – A Braided Rug from Roving, now in its third printing.

Deb Jones – Black River Falls, Wisconsin ❖ Beginning Spinning

Raised a “city girl,” Deb moved to Black River Falls in November of 1988 to begin a new job as the 4-H Youth Development Agent for Jackson County, UW Extension, and to discover “the country life!” The following spring she moved into her first home, bought two Targhee sheep from a 4-Her, and went off to learn to spin. The rest, as they say, is history! In 1994, Deb began her business, The Fiber Garden. She is an enthusiastic handspinner, with a love of teaching. In addition to The Fiber Garden, Deb has taught spinning at workshops throughout the state and is on the teaching staff of Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island.

Carol Rhoades – Madison, Wisconsin ❖ Knitting with Silk Handkerchiefs ❖ Norwegian Knit/Crochet Cuffs ❖ Spinning Long and Short Fine Fibers ❖ Spinning Companion Yarns to Liven up your Knitting/Crochet Carol has taught spinning and knitting throughout the U.S. and abroad for many years. Her particular interest is in primitive wools and how they are used for traditional knitted garments in Scandinavia and Britain. Carol is the Technical Editor of Spin-Off and frequently publishes articles in the magazine. She also writes for PieceWork and, occasionally, Interweave Knits. She has translated a number of Scandinavian knitting and crochet books into English.

Nancy Schroyer – Cary, North Carolina

❖ How to Select Color Palettes for Knitting and Other Fiber Arts ❖ Casting On for Great Beginnings ❖ SOCKS: Fair Isle design and Techniques ❖ Fair Isle Knitting 101 ❖ Spindle Spinning for Beginners

Nancy Shroyer has been knitting for over forty years and has been teaching all levels of knitting for over twenty.

Learning to spin and dye has added to her knowledge of yarn and its construction. She has written patterns and

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Donna Towell –Mukwonago, Wisconsin ❖ All about the Angora Rabbit ❖ What Will Angora Do for You

Donna Towell has been spinning for over twenty years.

For the past twelve she has enjoyed raising and showing a herd of award-winning wool rabbits. She has cared for well over one hundred rabbits during this time and traveled extensively within the United States to show and compete on both a state and national level with her rabbits, handspinning and woven scarves. She is an acknowledged expert on the care of wool breed rabbits, as well as the harvesting and spinning of their fiber. Her passion is caring for her family farm as well as sharing with others her knowledge of rabbits, rabbit fiber and spinning using a variety of fibers. She is currently the newsletter editor and webmaster for the Spindle and Dyepot Spinnners guild (www.wispindleanddyepotguild.net), and is also a key leader for the 4-H Rabbit Hopping program. Donna pioneered Rabbit Hopping in Waukesha County and has helped spread the activity in the state of Wisconsin.

Visit Donna’s online business where she sells her Angora fiber, yarns, handmade items and Angora rabbits; D. Lee Woolee’s Rabbitry and Yarns.

Bev Larson – Lafayette, Indiana ❖ Modified Wool Drying Basket

Bev started weaving in 1988 and soon developed a passion for the craft. She began teaching basket weaving 12 years ago in order to pass the love of weaving on to others. She has taught in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois. More recently, Bev has enjoyed incorporating soft fibers into her basket designs.

Lynne Bergschultz – Fredonia, Wisconsin ❖ Polymer “Washer” Necklace ❖ Handmade Paper Ornaments and Cards

Artist Lynne Bergschultz has been working in polymer clay for over a decade and continues to be amazed by its vibrant colors, versatility and creative potential. Just as this medium has gained recognition in the area of fine art/craft, Lynne’s work has also grown. Her polymer clay buttons and accessories have been published in Belle Armoire and Quiltmaker magazines and are sold at shops, galleries and fiber shows around the country. Lynne taught at public schools for ten years, then had a career in illustration and design and now focuses primarily on polymer clay

buttons and fiber arts. Teaching workshops gives her the opportunity to share her enthusiasm and expertise with others, bringing her artistic career full circle.

Suzanne Higgs – Plainwell, Michigan ❖ Advanced Techniques in Felt bags ❖ Bird Pods: Wild & Wooly ❖ Super Stylish Sculptured Felt Hats

In 1999, Suzanne Higgs invented the Needle Felt hat form, became an avid needle felt maker with a passion toward felted hats and an award-winning designer. She does all kinds of felt-making, from hats and bags, to nuno clothing, and wild and wonderful bird pods or bird yurts. She moves easily between fashion and organic forms. Suzanne has work on display in Numazo, Japan, Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, several galleries in the Midwest, as well as on her Etsy website and blog. She divides her time between teaching, taking felt classes and creating – and loves all for very different reasons. Seeing her students succeed brings her great joy and seeing them excel is amazingly joyous to her. Suzanne continues to explore the ideas that she dreams.

Karen Rognsvoog – Minnetonka, Minnesota ❖ “Colorworks” ❖ Silk Painting/Surface Design

Karen Rognsvoog has been dyeing natural fibers and growing plants for dye since the mid-70s. She is always interested in the colors of nature: boiling plants, weeds, flowers and bark for use with fibers has made this inexpensive hobby a passion for her. After some hands-on experience, she began teaching natural plant dyeing classes in schools and community centers in the Twin Cities area.

She now teaches at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota; The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin; the Minnetonka Center for the Arts; the Minnetonka Community Center and for other groups interested in learning about nature’s color palette. She is a professional pianist, amateur cellist and teaches private piano lessons to kids and adults. Some of her other hobbies include fishing, Japanese ink painting, watercolor painting, Japanese Shibori, gardening (has a dye garden), spinning and ham radio. She’s always on the lookout for new and interesting dyestuffs so don’t follow her on the road too closely; she notes “I brake for roadside weeds!”

Amy Tyler – Interlochen, Michigan ❖ I Heart Duplicate Stitch ❖ Spinning Marl Yarns ❖ Shaping With Stitch Patterns ❖ Blending Colors at the Wheel First a dancer, then a neuroscientist and professor, Amy now devotes herself fulltime to the fiber arts. Her fiber work is informed by her art and science background; she has a keen understanding of learning movement

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books incorporating her unique ideas, and her philosophy is to make working with fiber easier for everyone. She has found many shortcuts, techniques and formulas that can save time and anxiety. This has led to her developing Nancy’s Knit Knacks, a company that makes innovative tools for fiber artists. These products are currently being sold worldwide in over a thousand shops and all major catalogs.

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skills, composition, pattern recognition, and systematic exploration. The result is her focus on spinning and knitting technique, texture, three-dimensional structure, and knit designs that exploit handspinning techniques.

You can find more about her work on her website www. stonesockfibers.com and her blog http://stonesockblog. blogspot.com/

Chris Vuco – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

❖ Window Into Collapse Weave – Weave A Scarf Chris has been weaving for over thirty years. She is primarily self taught, but has had the privilege to participate in classes and workshops with nationally known weavers. This, along with her involvement in weavers’ and spinners’ guilds, has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and encouragement. She has always woven fabrics for clothing and items for the home. She has sold one of a kind shawls, woven/knit garments and rag rugs in Door County galleries and shows. The one thread that has always run through her weaving is the making of shawls, which allows her to play with color and basic weave structures.

Mary Wallace – Cambridge, Wisconsin ❖ Beginning Felting: An Exercise ❖ Small Felted Vessel ❖ Nuno Scarf

Mary has been felting for over a dozen years and continues to be intrigued with the textures and forms felting of wool evoke. She has been raising Corriedale sheep for over 25 years and is a wool judge. She is also involved with the Blackhawk Artists, an art group from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and is on the Earth, Wood & Fire Artists Tour held each October. Mary very much enjoys teaching felting to students of all ages.

Chiaki O’Brien – Chaska, Minnesota ❖ Express Yourself on SAORI Looms! ❖Bengala Dye: The Ultimate Eco Dye Color from the Earth Chiaki O’Brien is a SAORI Leaders Committee Certificate recipient. She and her husband Dan are the only two certified instructors in the Midwest as of September 2012.

Chiaki worked as an instructor for the SAORI head office in Japan. She brought SAORI Weaving to Minnesota when she and Dan moved from Japan in 2004 and opened a home studio, SAORI Studio “FUN.” They have been planting “SAORI Seeds” whenever and wherever they can, such as teaching at schools for artists in residence, in several community education programs for people with or without disabilities, at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Shepherd’s Harvest (MN), North Country Fiber Fair (SD) and at art shows, as well as exhibiting at the University of Minnesota (2011), Hudson Hospital and Clinics (2011)

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and Penny George Institute for Health and Healing (Studio Show in 2012). Both Dan and Chiaki also took a Bengala Workshop in Japan in the summer of 2012 and were hooked right away! Since then, Chiaki has participated in additional workshops when the lead instructor from Japan was in New York City. Studio “FUN” is now one of two U.S. Bengala Distributors and Dan and Chiaki are both instructors. Chiaki has traveled to Japan this winter for additional training in traditional Bengala dyeing techniques as part of the Jerome Foundation Fiber Artist Grant from the Textile Center of Minnesota. She is also doing a Bengala Dye exhibit in her hometown in Japan.

Mary Jo Harris – Madison, Wisconsin ❖ Beginning Two-Color Knitting ❖ Portuguese Style Knitting ❖ Beginning Hand Caning

Mary Jo Harris lives with her husband in the knitting Mecca of Madison, WI. By day she canes chairs and is a mild mannered Customer Service Rep for an on-line seller of sheet music, but by night (and on weekends!) she knits, designs and talks about knitting. As an active member of the Madison Knitters’ Guild, she has an almost constant opportunity to discuss anything and everything knittingrelated. She has knit using the Portuguese Knitting method for about five years and has been a knitting teacher off and on for decades.

Janet Falk – Milwaukee, Wisconsin ❖ Felted Bangle Bracelets ❖ The Perfect Size Little Felted Purse Jan is a teacher and artist and has dabbled in many forms of fiber techniques before discovering wet felting. She has been teaching it and creating for four years, recently retiring from teaching K-12 art in Catholic schools. She has recently taught and/or shown her work in Milwaukee, Racine, Stevens Point and Marquette, MI. She has taken classes from many felting teachers, local to international, because there is always something to learn. She has had work accepted in juried shows and continues to enjoy working with people and felt. Her website is www.

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Kathy Krause – Clintonville, Wisconsin ❖ Stepping It Up With Colorwork ❖ Basic …But Beautiful Brioche The Krause’s started the family’s llama farm, Pine Knoll Llamas, located in Clintonville back in 1988. She has been herd manager for several camelid farms in Wisconsin and has also shown throughout the U.S. The passion for fiber started with a llama outing where she saw llama fiber being combed and an ‘internal switch’ was turned on that changed her life forever! She now shears around 50 llamas a year and processes about one half of those fleeces, so she always has fiber on hand. Kathy states that she loves

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Nora Ahlen – Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin ❖ Make A Beaded Bead

Nora grew up knitting and weaving with her mother. She learned to spin in the early 70s, raised Angora rabbits, Angora goats and eventually sheep and her beloved Border Collies. She took her first beading class only because it was titled “fibers and beads.” What she found was a wonderful way to play with color and texture by weaving beads together in the palm of her hand. Making beaded beads is her latest fascination and the possibilities seem endless. She has taught several beading classes at the ‘fiber thing’ Winter Weekend Warmup in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and enjoys introducing others to the world of beads and beading.

Diana Armes Wallace – Alton, Missouri

❖ Dual Coated Fleeces – Spinning in the Grease ❖ Blending Fibers with a Hackle Diana’s former life consisted of lots of computer technical workings, but she dreamed of owning a farm with fiber animals. After “retiring” from computers, and moving halfway across the country, the opportunity came about to buy a farm, load it with Icelandic Sheep and a wild, enjoyable ride has ensued!

Cindy Ellenbecker – New Holstein, Wisconsin ❖ Fiber Art Basket

Cindy Ellenbecker has been making baskets since 2002 and spinning since the 1980s. She has recently combined her love of yarn and animal fibers with plant fibers to make a unique look in basketry. Cindy and her husband own and operate a fiber farm and fiber arts shop, Bleating Heart Haven in New Holstein, Wisconsin, where she also offers classes. Bleating Heart Haven is home to Angora goats, Shetland, Cormo, CVM-Romedale, Blue-Faced Leicester and colored Merino sheep, alpacas and German Angora bunnies. You can learn more at www.bleatinghearthaven. com.

Ruth Manning – Madison, Wisconsin ❖ Tapestry Triangles ❖ Handspun Landscape in Tapestry

Ruth Manning teaches and creates art at her studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She specializes in handwoven tapestry with a focus on portraits and personal narrative work. Ruth has taught in public school art rooms, conference and camp settings and individual classes.

Tracey Schuh – Abrams, Wisconsin

❖ Ribbon Necklace with a Lot of Flair! ❖ Shell Fringe Scarf Tracey Schuh owns and operates Interlacements Yarns in Abrams, Wisconsin. Tracey is a multi-talented fiber artist who is passionate about working with color and texture.

Initially a weaver, she has now expanded her horizons to encompass all mediums of art. She loves creating using found objects. Tracey’s enjoyment of teaching has her designing classes all the time, so stop by and say ‘hi.’ If there’s a class you’ve always wanted to take, she probably has it on her list. Tracey loves the exciting invention and reinvention that comes with both learning and teaching.

She invites you to introduce yourself and create a new idea with her!

Linda Harwood – Ionia, Michigan ❖ Rug Hooking

Linda Harwood comes from a large working farm in Michigan and has raised sheep all her life. She is self taught in the art of rug hooking since the early 80s. Some of her inspiration is drawn from old world animal paintings and her country background. She loves working with color and starts with either recycled or new wool, which she then over-dyes. Linda has had her work published and has appeared on television. You can view some of her work at www.harwoodhookedonewe.com.

Margie Meehan – Hopkinton, Iowa ❖ Wool Felted Cuff Bracelet – With A New Twist??

Margie Meehan owns Tipperary Fiber Studio and with her husband Pat has raised Romney and Coopworth sheep for nearly 21 years. Two years ago they sold the flocks, but with sheep, we all know that there is always a lot of fiber left over for fiber art projects! Margie’s love of fiber arts has her involved in weaving, felting hats, knitting and spinning. Since childhood she has also had another passion – rock hunting. She searches local shops for handpicked tumbled rocks to use in her jewelry designs. Margie has taught at festivals across the Midwest for the past fifteen years and most generally you will find her vending as well!

A board member of the Iowa Sheep Industry Association and one of the co-founders of the Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival (now in its ninth year in Adel, Iowa), Margie, as Fiber Chair, organizes all the fiber classes, instructors and fiber vendors each year.

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wool in all aspects and in all levels of processing, saying “There’s no greater joy than to take a fleece and to work with it to see the finished product.” She was one of the founders of ‘fiber thing,’ an event that was held annually in Shawano, Wisconsin and remains a committee member of the current ‘fiber thing’ event called the Winter Weekend Warmup. Kathy, and her husband Dick, have opened a small retail yarn/spinning shop called the Copper Llama.

The shop is located on their property in an old restored 1300 square foot shed, where they offer a full line of yarns and accessories, rovings and fibers for the spinner/felter.

She is also a member of the Shawano Knitting Guild and Saxony Spinners.

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❖ The Wave: An Infinity Crohook Scarf Liz has been a compulsive knitter and crocheter for more years than she wants to count. She retired from teaching math and computers twelve years ago and opened a yarn shop in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. At Sutter’s Gold ‘n Fleece, she spends her time helping others enjoy and appreciate knitting and crochet. Since the magic loop technique hit the industry she has fallen in love with using one long circular needle to knit two socks or two mittens at once. In addition to her teaching experience, she is a YCOA Certified Knitting Instructor and Crochet Instructor, and has completed level 1 of the TKGA Master Knitter Program.

Danita Doerre – Stoddard, Wisconsin ❖ Needle Felting: Horse with Mane and Tail Danita is an Interior Designer and Certified ILR-SD Fleece Judge who has been involved with fiber since she purchased her first llama, Forrester, in 1996. Since then, Forrest Ridge Llamas & Alpacas has been home to three llamas, two alpacas and one sheep, providing Danita with a variety of fibers. Her specialty is needle-felted, soft sculptures and original designs for painting with fibers.

She loves to work wet-felted, braided, woven and dryfelted pieces together to create wool art. Danita has taught classes at Tri-County Fiber Studios & Llama Farms, Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, WTC Junior College, as well as Minnesota and Wisconsin llama conferences.

She takes pride in fleece education and believes every llama, sheep and alpaca has a fleece project purpose.

Barbara Heike – Green Bay, Wisconsin

❖ Viking Knit Bracelet ❖ Double Viking Knit Bracelet – Advanced Barbara’s background is in fiber art, but wire worked jewelry has a special appeal to her. Since learning and refining the techniques for Viking Knit jewelry, she has enjoyed working with this ancient art form and teaching it to others. She has taught jewelry and weaving classes at Sievers on Washington Island, Peninsula School of Art in Door Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. Recently she was awarded an Honorable mention for her Viking Knit Jewelry in the Artists of the New North exhibition at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah, Wisconsin.

Barbara lives in Green bay, Wisconsin, where she enjoys creating in her home studio, Windflower Studio Arts.

Stefania Isaacson – St. Charles, Illinois ❖ Spinning Bulky Yarn! ❖ Passionate Purples

Stefania has been a life-long knitter, and started spinning and dyeing to supply herself with “the best yarns in the world!” She got her first Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweaver’s Guild of America in

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1997. Since then, she has opened her own business called Handspun by Stefania and taught numerous workshops dealing in natural dyes, spinning, and basket making.

She has spoken about the fiber arts to numerous groups, and has appeared on Home & Garden TV as a guest on the Carol Duvall Show. Stefania sells handspun, natural hand-dyed roving, dyed with natural dyes, and handmade baskets. Previously a high school English teacher, and now enjoys teaching spinning, dyeing and knitting to fiber enthusiasts.

Nancy Barnett – Alton, Missouri ❖ Simply Shetland Nancy Barnett lives in the Missouri Ozarks and has been spinning and raising sheep for 28 years and Angora rabbits for 25 years. She raises Shetland, Bluefaced Leicester and Border Leicester sheep, and French, English, Satin and German Angora rabbits, selling breeding stock and processed rovings. She is a popular teacher at several Missouri fiber events throughout the year and has taught at The Fiber Event at Greencastle, Indiana; Middle Tennessee Fiber Fair, Dickson, TN; Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival, Corydon, IN; Fiber Christmas, Kellyville, OK; Michigan Fiber Fest, Allegan, MI; and the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival. She is the winner of two Sustainable Agriculture Grants, one of which was for her Angora/Wool socks. She lives with her husband Bill in a 1935 rock schoolhouse constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is a licensed real estate agent.

Linda Conroy – Sheboygan, Wisconsin ❖ Home Cheese Making ❖ Herbal-Milk Based Soap Making

Linda Conroy is a veteran home cheese maker, an herbalist, educator and wild food enthusiast. She has been making cheese in her own kitchen for over 15 years and has been teaching classes for more than a decade. She began making cheese while apprenticing on two different goat farms and has continued to explore this lost art by taking advanced classes in order to refine her technique. Linda is masterful at explaining cheese making and demystifying the process.

She is the proprietress of Moonwise Herbs and founder of Wild Eats: A Movement, designed to encourage people to incorporate wild food into their daily lives. You can learn more at www.moonwiseherds.com.

“Little” John Holzwart – Sheboygan, Wisconsin ❖ More Broom Making: 3 Styles of Whisk Brooms “Little” John Holzwart is a broom maker, artist, gardener and wild forager. He makes the fabulous brooms offered

by Moonwise Herbs. In addition to making brooms, he grows, as well as wild harvests, herbs for personal, as well as commercial products. He has studied permaculture, cordwood masonry, traditional broom making and has worked on an organic vegetable farm. “Little” John has completed the New Warrior Training Program, is a regular

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participant in a Mankind integrative group and is a student of nonviolent communication. His mission in life is to be a positive male role model. John offers broom making classes, as well as wild plant and mushrooming treks. His handcrafted brooms are available at fairs and festivals and he is sought after as a demonstrator of this amazing, lost art.

Cheryl Stegert – Appleton, Wisconsin

� Kumihimo Braiding � Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving Cheryl has been spinning and weaving for more than 25 years and knitting for even more! She started with a drop spindle and a handful of wool, and continued until, in 1999, she came in 3rd in the world in the “Spin the Longest Thread� competition. Her love of weaving began with a set of cards and yarn strung between two chairs.

She continues to work with “basic� equipment such as a tablet, inkle looms and rigid heddle looms, as well as more advanced computer-assisted looms and combination unit, and single-draw Glimarka. Cheryl has taught at national conferences for Complex Weavers Guild, Midwest Weaver’s Conference, Wisconsin Spin-In, UW Extension programs, and for local knitting guilds and at Yarns by Design in Neenah. She strives to provide each student with a solid base of knowledge from which they can expand in any direction they wish to explore.

Jane Grogan – Madison, Wisconsin � Weave A Dishcloth � Weavette Loom Weaving

Jane started weaving on a 4-shaft table loom in 1979, but it wasn’t until she acquired a seven foot triangle loom in 1990 that she found her dream tool. The “instant� warp-whileyou-weave has provided endless hours of fascination. The seven foot loom was a challenge to ‘take on the road,’ and so Jane was delighted to find more portable looms made

by Hazel Rose Looms. Not only was there a hand-held triangle loom but also squares and diamonds in various sizes. Jane has held workshops on the continuous weave technique at the Midwest AlpacaFest, the Midwest Folk & Fiber Festival and other area events.

Melissa (Mo) Brown – Verona, Wisconsin � Not Just For Socks: Sock Blank Dyeing

Mo is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to share her fiber knowledge with others. She has had extensive experience teaching everyone from beginners to experts. Knitting since childhood, she started spinning and dyeing wool in college and now has her own flock of Corriedale and Corriedale-cross sheep. Many days you can find her at The Cat & Crow, in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin experimenting with new dyeing or felting techniques.

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Wooly U – A Sheep & Fiber Camp for Kids!

Pre-registration Required!

An all-day sheep and fiber camp for KIDS 8-16 years of age!

Spend a day at the festival learning knitting skills, how to dye yarn, try your hand at felting and get the basics of weaving on a triangular loom. We will also visit the newborn lamb display, watch sheep shearing, see some unusual breeds of sheep and get a lesson in Wisconsin’s rural history. In addition, you’ll be able to customize your own Wooly U Camp T-shirt, get your “diploma” and a course handbook.

Camp begins at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 7 and will end promptly at 4:15 p.m. Cost is only $25 per student and pre-registration is required. You will need to bring a bag lunch, but we will furnish water, lemonade and milk as beverages. Snacks will be provided throughout the day. Wear clothes that can get dirty and stained from dyeing fiber. (All our dyes are non-toxic!) All supplies are furnished.

Please note: We will need parent contact information for the day as well as a completed permission slip for the day’s activities. Parents or guardians will receive the permission slip with a letter confirming their child’s enrollment. Please bring this form completely filled out to class. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow participation in Wooly U without the completed permission slip and parent contact information* and no walk-ins will be accepted. *The Instructors will need to easily contact a parent in the case of an emergency.

YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE! Register online by going to the festival website at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com On the homepage, go to Youth Activities and then click on the selection bar Wooly U. If you do not have an account, you will have to log in and create one, then register for Class 400. Registration per student is $25 (Does not include admission to the Festival.)

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Now in its THIRD year! Unleash your inner fashion design skills and enter the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Design Challenge Competition. Clothing and accessory entries must be original designs, and can be woven, crocheted, felted or knitted, and the material can be any natural fiber. Open to all. Grand prize is $100, sponsored by Wool, Warp & Wheel, Richmond, IL. (Booths 778-782 Country Store-East). Second and third place winners will receive gift certificates worth $40 and $25 respectively from the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival. Additional awards to be announced.

Contestants may bring entries to the Wonders of Wool Building I (WOW I), Friday: 12:00 – 5:00, Saturday: 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00. You will find entry forms in this catalog.

Please, one entry per form. Make copies as necessary. Each individual entry, along with a $5 entry fee, must be identified with the following printed information: 1. Name of person entering garment or accessory; complete address, telephone/email address of contestant; 2. Full description of the item(s) entered;

3. Natural fiber(s) utilized in construction of entry 4. A brief statement describing the inspiration for your entry.

5. Please supply clear individual garment bags or clear covers for clothing items and appropriate protection for accessory items (covers will be available if you are unable to supply your own).

6. Questions, contact Lisa Shuppe (shuppian@charter.net) Judging will take place in the Wonders of Wool Building 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Judging is open to the public; however, there will be no talking or questions during the judging phase. Results will be posted and entries open to viewing during check-in/registration hours and upon completion of judging. All entries will remain on viewing until 4:00. Entries may be picked up from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. All entries must be picked up and signed out by 4:30 p.m.

Open to residents of any state. Make It With Wool contestants are encouraged to enter, however, this competition is not affiliated with the national MIWW Fashion Design Contest.

Design Challenge Competition Registration Form One Form Per Entry - $5 Fee Per Entry Please print clearly. Thank you!

Entry MUST be an original design!

Please bring completed entry form, along with entry, to the Wonders of Wool Building I. Check-in Hours: Friday 12:00 – 5:00; Saturday 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00 Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________State _____ Zip+4____________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________ FULL DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY (One entry per form)

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5605 Mill Street, Richmond, IL (815) 678-4063 www.woolwarpandwheel.com Tues-Fri 7 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 PM Sat-Sun 10 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 PM We carry a large selection of natural fiber yards, prepared spinning fiber and fleeces, as well as a full line of tools and equipment for spinners, knitters, and weavers.

Every Sunday is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Workshop,â&#x20AC;? where the coffee is hot and the help is always free.

Open & MSSBA Shetland Handspun Skein Competition Sunday – Wonders of Wool Building 1 CHECK-IN:

Wonders of Wool Building 1 Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 • Saturday: 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00– 5:00

JUDGING:

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Wonders of Wool Building 1

CATEGORY:

(circle appropriate category on registration form) I - Shetland II • Other (list Fiber – Wool, Alpaca, etc)

CLASSES:

1: Children, age 11 and under* 2: Youth, age 12 – 17 3: Beginner Adult, less than one year experience 4: Experienced Adult, more than one year experience 5: Advanced, have won a first place award in any skein competition or teach (or have taught) spinning 6: Just for FUN, exhibit only, not judged* 7: Drop Spindle, 1 – 2 yrs experience 8: Drop Spindle, 3 yrs and up experience *See below for entry fee and premium exceptions.

LOTS:

A: Fine B: Medium C: Bulk D: Novelty: must be at least 50 % natural fiber (List Fibers, i.e., Dog/Cat/Alpaca/etc) E: Other Fibers (i.e., Bison, Flax, cotton, etc)

CRITERIA:

Skeins judged on a point system. Points based on following criteria: 1. Fiber Preparation/Cleanliness 2. Spinning Technique 3. Skill (Difficulty) 4. Finishing, 5. Appropriateness for intended use.

6. Sample swatch included Entries open to public viewing during registration/Check -in hours and at completion of judging until 4:00 Sunday. All entries must be picked up between 4:00 – 4:30 on Sunday. Judging open to the public, however, there will be no questions or talking during the judging phase. Thank you!

ENTRY FEE, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS: $3.00 per skein entry fee, *except for Classes 1 & 6, for which there are no entry fees. Use catalog or downloadable on-line form.

Entries must be filled out completely when entrant registers or the entry will be disqualified. Judge and/or skein superintendant reserve the right to give awards to quality skeins only, move skeins to appropriate categories, split, close or combine classes.

1. All work must be that of the entrant.

2. Skeins entered must have been completed since the 2012 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 3. Skeins must be TWO or more ounces in weight (attached swatch can be added to weight) 4. Skeins must be wound on a TWO-YARD niddy-noddy 5. All entries must be gently figure-eight tied in four places. Do not twist into a tight skein but leave hanging loosely.

6. ALL skeins MUST have a 3”x3”, no larger than 4”x4” swatch attached to the skein. Swatches can be Crochet, Knit, Woven, or other method showing the yarn in a finished example. Points will be deducted for skeins not having the required swatch.

7. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC assumes no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged entries.

8. Questions, contact Lisa Shuppe (shuppian@charter.net) AWARDS:

1. Ribbon award to 1st and 2nd places in Classes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (all lots and categories) 2. Monetary award to 1st and 2nd places in Classes: 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (all lots and categories) 3. Achievement Certificate awarded to all categories, classes and lots.

4. All 1st and 2nd place monetary award winners will be combined for a single Best in Show Award.

PREMIUMS:

First Place - $10.00 • Second Place - $5.00 • Best in Show - $25.00

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Open & MSSBA Handspun Skein Competition

ENTRY FORM (Make copies as necessary) One Skein per Entry Form - $3.00 Fee per Entry No entry fee for Classes 1 and 6.

Please print clearly – Thank you!

Bring completed entry form, along with skein and swatch to WONDERS OF WOOL BUILDING 1 Check-in hours: Friday 12:00 – 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00 Skein must have been completed since 2011 competition.

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Intended Use of Skein _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Category (Circle or List) Shetland _____________________ Other (Wool, Alpaca, list fiber) ________________________ Class _____________________________________________ Lot ______________________________________________ (See Skein Competition for Class and Lot information.)

Entry forms not completed will be disqualified. • Points deducted for non-compliance of swatch attachment.

MSSBA – Handmade Shetland Wool Competition Sunday—Sheep Barn

Sponsored by Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association

CHECK-IN:

9:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday, MSSBA Booth, Sheep Barn

JUDGING:

1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sheep Barn

JUDGE:

Gillian Wakeling, Somerset England UK

CLASSES:

1) Knitted 2) Crocheted 3) Woven 4) Felted

LOTS:

a) Small Clothing – hats, scarves, gloves, socks, leg warmers, wristers, mittens b) Large Clothing – sweaters, shawls, capes, ponchos c) Non-Clothing – afghans, blankets, pillows, rugs, wallhangings, toys

$2 entry fee for each item entered. Ribbons awarded for first and second placings in each lot, champion and reserve champion in each class. Best of Show receives $25 premium. Judge reserves the right to moves items, to combine or split classes or lots.

MSSBA Hand Knitted Shetland Wool exhibitors in the Large Clothing class are encouraged to also enter the WSWF Design Challenge Competition (open to all) and Wisconsin MSSBA Non-Clothing exhibitors are reminded of the state Make It With Wool Afghan, Quilt, Novelty, Wallhanging competition. See catalog or website listing for location, times and entry information.

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All About – Make It With Wool Entry Deadline — August 15 Who Can Enter? (Ages as of 12/31/13) Preteens Age 12 and under Juniors Ages 13-16 Seniors Ages 17-24 Adults 25 and older Novelty Item Any age What Can I Enter?

One-Piece Garment: Dress, jumper, jacket, coat or cape Two-Piece Garment: Coat, jacket, cape, blouse/shirt, vest or sweater With…. Dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts Ensemble: 3 or more garments worn together at one time Novelty: See Novelty Contest for details What Fabrics/Yarns Can I Use? Fabric and yarn requirements are 100% wool, or wool-blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty fiber) for each fashion fabric or yarn used. Specialty fibers include mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama and vicuna. The entire garment must be wool or wool-blend fabric.

IMPORTANT: Test your fabric prior to construction of your garment.

Send 5” x 5” samples to the State Director along with $4.00 per swatch. These will be sent to the Montana Wool Lab for testing.

Once your fiber passes fiber content testing at the lab, it will be certified to be used in the contest.

Swatches sent with entry forms must be received three weeks prior to the contest to allow for wool testing.

What Are the Judging Criteria?

• Appropriateness to contestant’s lifestyle • Coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design • Contestant’s preparation • Construction quality • Creativity • Judging is private and decisions are final.

How Do I Enter?

Complete an official entry form for each entry. Each entry requires a $10.00 National fee and a $10.00 Wisconsin fee.

Entry fees are non-refundable. Entry forms for the garment contest and the Wisconsin Novelty contest are included in this catalog and also on the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival website. Further information is available from the State Director or at UWEX offices.

Are There Prizes?

Preteens receive up to 3 placings in state competition, but do not advance to national finals. Juniors and seniors advance to national competition. Scholarships of $1000 and $2000 are awarded at a national level. The Wisconsin Adult Winner receives a cash award. Novelty items receive cash awards but do not advance. Sewing machines, wool fabric, notions, equipment and other prizes are awarded at both the state and national competitions.

Open to Wisconsin residents. Age as of December 31, 2013.

Preteens, junior, senior and adult contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. All garments entered in competition must have been completed after January 1, 2013.

Make It With Wool is for anyone interested in sewing and fashion design using wool or wool blend fabrics, knitted, crocheted or woven clothing or accessories. Across the U.S. junior and senior contestants compete in state competitions, with the top entries competing in the National Competition in Charleston, SC in January of 2014. Wisconsin does not have district competition.

Contact State Director Wynn Wittkopf, 262-367-6192 or jwwittkopf@core.com for additional information.

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2013 Make It With Wool Make It With Wool – Wisconsin State Competition Entry Novelty Contest Deadline – August 15

Competition Schedule Saturday – September 7th Activity Center 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Registration Activity Center Lobby Pictures of contestants taken

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Judging

11:00

Construction Judging Begins (Free time for contestants)

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Style Show Practice Activity Center Stage

2:00 p.m.

Best of Wisconsin Style Show & Presentation of Awards Activity Center Stage Official Entry Forms must be submitted to State Director by AUGUST 15th Wisconsin Make It With Wool State Director Wynn Wittkopf N35 W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072 Phone: 262-367-6192 (Home) 262-370-1433 (Cell) Email: jwwittkopf@core.com

“Sewing With Nancy” Construction Awards for 2013!

Sewing With Nancy, the popular PBS television show starring Nancy Zieman, will sponsor two sewing construction awards at the 2013 Make It With Wool contest. Two $100.00 cash awards will be presented to the Best Constructed Garment. Rules and entry forms for the MIWW competition can be found under Make It With Wool on the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival website (www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com) or on the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative website (www.wisbc.com). For additional information, contact MIWW State Director Wynn Wittkopf at jwwittkopf@ core.com or 262-367-6192.

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Entry Deadline – August 15 CONTEST CLASSES Class A: Class B: Class C: Class D:

Novelty Items for Youth (Ages 18 & under) Novelty Items for Adults Quilted Items Clothing

Class A: Novelty Items for Youth (Ages 18 & under) 1. Novelty items include, but not limited to: Slippers, purse, scarf, shawl, hat, mittens, & rug 2. Items may be knitted, crocheted, woven or felted 3. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

Class B: Novelty Items for Adults 1. Novelty items include, but not limited to: Slippers, purse, scarf, shawl, hat, mittens, rugs, etc.

2. Items may be knitted, crocheted, woven or felted 3. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

Class C: Quilted Items 1. The quilt top and back must be made from 100% natural fiber fabrics. 50% of the top must be made of wool or wool blend fabrics. The remainder of the top as well as the back must be made from natural fiber fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, etc.

2. Batting is not required; if it is used it should be wool or other natural fiber.

3. Any construction or combination of techniques may be used (machine and/or hand).

4. Minimum size: 36” x 42”; Maximum size: 120” x 120” Class D: Clothing 1. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

2. Clothing items may be sewn or knit.

3. Items include but are not limited to jacket, skirt, sweater, dress, pants, etc.

To enter, please complete the MIWW Novelty Entry Form found in this catalog. Remember to securely attach your name to each item.

Make It With Wool National & State Entry Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip: _________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________ Age Category (your age on 12/31/13): Date of Birth: ___________ Age: ______ Male/Female: ______ ________Pre-teen (12 & under) ________Junior (13 – 16) ________Senior (17 – 24) ________Adult (age 25 & older) ________Made for Other Modeled by: ______________________________________________________________________________ Garment to be entered:___________________________________________________________________________________________ _____1 Piece Garment _____2 Piece Outfit _____Ensemble – 3 or more garments Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Sewing machine used:_______________________________ Serger used: _______________________________ Fabric or Yarn #1: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): ______________________________________________________________ Fabric or Yarn #2: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): Fabric or Yarn #3: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): ______________________________________________________________ Mail FIRST copy of this form and: • 5”x 5” sample of each piece of wool fabric used (If your entry is knitted, crocheted, or hand-woven, attach a 5” x 5” sample and label from skein of yarn.)

• $10 for National Entry TO: National Make It With Wool Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046

Mail SECOND copy of this form and: • 5”x 5” sample of each piece of wool fabric used (If your entry is knitted, crocheted, or hand-woven, attach a 5” x 5” sample and label from skein of yarn.)

• $4 per fabric swatch for testing • $10 for State Entry TO: Wisconsin Make It With Wool N35W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072

In consideration of my being admitted to compete in MIWW, I agree to abide by the rules set forth in the official entry brochure and by the rules & regulations made by those in charge. I will accept the decision of the judges as final. I further agree that those in charge shall have the right to eliminate me if I fail to comply with said rules. I hereby certify that I personally made this garment. It is my own workmanship and is made from a minimum of 60% wool. MIWW will not be held responsible for loss or damage to garments. ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Contestant’s Signature Parent or Legal Guardian (if minor)

Wisconsin Novelty Entry Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip: _________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________ Check Category: _____ Class A: Novelty for Youth _____ Class B: Novelty Items for Adults _____Class C: Quilted Items _____ Class D: Clothing Item Description: ___________________________________________

Entry Fee: $10.00 payable to WI MIWW (non-refundable) Entry can be individual or group, all ages One Entry Form & Entry Fee per item Mail to: Wisconsin Make It With Wool N35W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072

In consideration of my being admitted to compete in MIWW, I agree to abide by the rules set forth in the official entry brochure and by the rules and regulation made by those in charge. I will accept the decision of the judges as final. I further agree that those in charge shall have the right to eliminate me if I fail to comply with said rules. I hereby certify that I made this article. MIWW will not be help responsible for loss or damage to articles. ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Contestant’s Signature Parent or Legal Guardian (if minor)

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Under Footâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Display of Hooked Rugs

Central Livestock Association A Subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International

Top Prices!

Coordinated by the

Cream City Rug Hooking Guild Friday - Saturday - Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Activity Center The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is privileged to again welcome the return of the Cream City Rug Hooking Guild and an impressive display of handcrafted rugs, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art Under Footâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

The Cream City Rug Hooking Guild was formed to develop interest in rug hooking and encourage creativity and high standards in the art form of rug hooking. The guild provides an environment in which our members can improve their hooking skills, exchange ideas and enjoy socializing. The sixty guild members from the greater Milwaukee area help to increase the knowledge and quality of rug hooking by demonstrating the art as well as planning educational activities. Guild members meet twice a month and have workshops twice a year. For additional information email: creamcityRHguild@wi.rr.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful Wisconsin Woolâ&#x20AC;?

Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings Saturday & Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Activity Center Produced by the

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Create â&#x20AC;˘ Preserve â&#x20AC;˘ Educate The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is pleased to welcome the members of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (WMQFA) and thanks them for their continued efforts and support. The museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots extend back to 1988 when a group of quilters in southeastern Wisconsin founded the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, Inc., whose mission was to preserve the history and creativity expressed in quilts through documentation and research. Since 1988, over 8,000 quilts and their stories have been captured. In 2001, the group purchased the Hoffmann-Boeker farmstead as the future home of a museum dedicated to creating, preserving and teaching fiber arts. The WMQFA has since refurbished the barn for use as a gallery and education center. In addition to quilt documentation, the WMQFA collects and displays important historical fiber arts. Highlights of its holdings include: â&#x20AC;˘ The Joe and Mary Koval Collection, 27 vintage quilts and a large collection of 18th and 19th century fabrics, valued at $500,000. This collection includes a rare and stunning Baltimore Album Quilt, typical of brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quilts created in 1845.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Maggi and David Gordon Collection, 13 vintage quilts including an Amish Roman Stripe crib quilt and an 1893 Redwork. â&#x20AC;˘ A range of other textiles, including knitted pieces, embroidered work, vintage clothing, hats and aprons.

Come to enjoy special events and exhibits in our new Barn Museum Galleries. The WMQFA is dedicated to educating the public about the artistic, cultural, historical and social importance of quilts and fiber arts. For information about the benefits of membership, upcoming classes and events, call 262-546-0300, email info@wiquiltmuseum.com or visit the website www.wiquiltmuseum.com.

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Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Horizon Rabbitry Prairie MoonRise Farm We specialize in German Angora Rabbits and Hybrids. We have both white and colored.

The German Angora is the highest fiber producing rabbit. They make great companions and have lovely wool for spinning and dyeing.

We will have rabbits, raw wool, angora/sheep wool blended yarns and roving at our booth.

You may contact us in advance to reserve a rabbit if you would like.

Watch demonstrations of traditional fiber arts in the Wonders of Wool Building 1, from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday. For over three decades, the Marshall Pleasant Spinners have shared a common interest in traditional fiber arts and textile skills. For information on the group’s activities, contact Allen Holtzheuter at awholzhu@wiscmail.wisc.edu.

If you are interested in Cormo Sheep, contact Jane Killpack.

Stop by our booth... we are happy to answer any questions that you might have!

Jane Killpack—janekillpack@fmwildblue.com German Angora Rabbits and Cormo Sheep Patricia Wiersgalla—trishaw1125@gmail.com

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Fleece Shows Open, Junior, MSSBA Shetland

A Youth Sweepstakes Event!

WEST EXHIBIT BUILDING JUDGES Open & Junior Show – Neil Kentner, Mason, MI MSSBA Show – Gillian Wakeling - Combe St. Nicholas, Somerset UK ENTRY CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Friday – 3:00 – 8:00 pm - All Entries Saturday – 7:00 – 8:30 am - Shetland Entries Saturday – 7:00 – 9:30 am - Open, Junior Entries JUDGING SCHEDULE Saturday – 9:30 am – Shetland Show • Saturday – 10:00 am – Junior, Open Shows SALE SCHEDULE Saturday – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Silent Auction • Sunday – 8:30 - 3:00 Private Treaty EDUCATIONAL SESSION “Fleece Skirting for Handspinning or Show” Sunday – 10:00 am RELEASE TIME Sunday - 3:00 pm PREMIUMS Each Class: 1st $15 • 2nd $12 • 3rd $10 • 4th - $7 Champion Open Fleece – Each Division $25 and Rosette Reserve Champion Open Fleece – Each Division $20 and Rosette Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Overall – Plaque Champion Open, Junior and Shetland Fleeces compete for Supreme Champion Fleece $15 Cash Award given to highest placing Junior Fleece Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Assoc. Special Awards for Shetland Show (Please see MSSBA sponsors page) SHOW RIBBONS & BANNERS SPONSORED BY NASCO Booths 713-714 Country Store-West YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES Junior fleece show exhibitors are now automatically entered in and eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards.

(Please refer to Youth Sweepstakes page for details.)

FLEECE SHOW COORDINATORS Holin Kennen: 608 882-0267 toholin@gmail.com Entry Questions: Leah Dickson 608 566-3504

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1. Who May Enter: The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Fleece Show is open to all exhibitors who may enter a fleece in competition only, OR enter in competition and either or both the Private Treaty or Silent Auction sales. Junior exhibitors may enter in either the Junior or Open shows, but not both. Fleeces offered for sale must be entered in competition. A fleece may be entered in one class only.

Fleeces not offered for sale will be released following judging on Saturday.

2. Entry Fee: $5 per fleece. Payable at entry, non-refundable.

A downloadable entry form can be found online at wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. Bring entry forms to the Festival on Friday, Sept. 6 or Saturday, Sept. 7. DO NOT MAIL ENTRIES! 3. Entries must be pre-weighed.

4. Fleeces must be clean, not washed, not tied, owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s family and from current (20122013) wool crop – no more than 12 months growth. All fleeces entered into competition should be well skirted.

Judging will be based in part on the suitability of the fleece for handspinning, unless entered in the Commercial class.

If an exhibitor needs information about skirting a fleece for handspinning, please contact Holin Kennen, Fleece Show Coordinator, for assistance.

5. Junior Exhibitors: Must be 19 or under as of January 1, 2013.

6. Responsibilities of the Judge: The Judge reserves the right to move fleeces into appropriate classes if so determined; disqualify fleeces; make awards to quality fleeces only; and/or combine or close classes in the case of insufficient numbers.

7. Silent Auction – Private Treaty Sales: The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (WSWF) will act as a broker for all fleeces offered for sale at the Festival. For the Private Treaty Sale, prices will be set by the individual exhibitor by time of entry and the price will be indicated on the entry tag. Sales commission on all fleeces will be 10% of gross sales. Sales will be by fleece and not by pound. Payment for fleeces will be made to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, commission deducted as noted and settlement made to consignors at a later date. The WSWF assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, stolen, mislabeled or erroneously sold fleeces. Fleeces not removed from the exhibit area by 3:30 Sunday become property of the Festival.

Fleeces not offered for sale will be released Saturday upon completion of judging. Sale fleeces released at 3:00 Sunday.

8. Sponsorships: Sponsors for a class or division are always welcome! For additional information, please contact the Fleece Show Coordinator. 2013 sponsorships will be accepted until August 1, and will be acknowledged at the Fleece Show and on the Festival website as received.

OPEN SHOW CLASSES Division I - Commercial Market Class – (White only – NO covered fleeces) Commercial classes to be judged on suitability for the commercial market.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse Division II. White Handspinning Fleeces (Covered or uncovered) Division II classes to be judged on suitability of wool for handspinning.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse 4. Longwool 5. Double-coated Division III. Natural Colored Fleeces (Covered or uncovered) Division III classes to be judged on suitability of wool for handspinning.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse 4. Longwool 5. Double-coated

JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES Division I – Commercial Market Class Division II – White Handspinning Fleeces Division III – Natural Colored Fleeces

MSSBA SHETLAND SHOW CLASSES Single Coat – White Double Coat – White

Single Coat – Colored Double Coat – Colored

TO ENTER: Download entry form at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

Bring entry form to CHECK-IN at the Festival. DO NOT MAIL.

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Sheep 101 – A Clinic for Beginner Shepherds!

Friday – September 7

Pre-registration required!

WEST EXHIBIT BUILDING

8:00 a.m.

Hospitality Hour Sponsored by Mid-States Wool Growers, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association and Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op

9:00 a.m.

Resources for Sheep Producers It’s all about making the right decisions and the best managers effectively utilize the resources available to them. But, where are those resources? Threading the maze of governmental agencies can be daunting enough, but what about the financial, educational and technical resources a farm family must confront, not to mention social networking, print media and the scores of websites devoted to sheep production? Dr. Dave Thomas, Professor of Sheep Management & Genetics, UW-Madison CALS; Laura Paine, Grazing & Organic Agriculture Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection and Carol Nagel, Senior Farm Loan Officer, Farm Service Agency.

10:00 a.m.

Just the Basics of Feeding Sheep Forage and grain, fiber and protein, do you ever get confused about what your sheep should be eating? Learn what feeds sheep need to be healthy and productive. Get your hands on some common feeds and figure out how much feed to give them each day. Claire Sandrock, Red Shepherd Farm, Viroqua, WI.

11:00 a.m.

The Challenges of Direct Marketing Lamb Sheep producers face unique challenges when attempting to direct market whole carcasses or individual cuts of lamb, including getting the customer past the cost of retail cuts compared to other species, as well as the lack of familiarity with cuts of lamb and how to prepare them. To be a successful direct marketer, you first need to understand your product and its potential! We will discuss carcass breakdown, including retail cuts and how much of each to expect and how to value them, marketing strategies, what does value added mean and is direct marketing a good choice for you. Jeff Sindelar, Extension Meat Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m.

Practical Sheep Management for the Beginner Shepherd So you want to raise sheep, but now how do you get started. This presentation will give you the practical basics to start your sheep flock. Neil Kentner, Mason, MI, will share with you topics from fencing, buildings, equipment, and much more from his vast experiences as a purebred sheep producer. Get practical information, along with day to day tips and tricks that Neil has used in his over 30 years of raising sheep. This entertaining and informative sheep management session for beginners is a must for the first timers to the seasoned shepherds.

2:00 p.m.

Which Breed for Which Uses?

There are over 50 recognized breeds of sheep in the United States, and contrary to the promotional materials of the various purebred sheep associations, there is no one breed that excels for performance in all traits. One of the most important decisions a shepherd can make is the choice of breed or breeds to use. This session will describe some characteristics of the broad groups of breeds (e.g. meat, wool, hair, maternal, terminal sire, commercial, handspinning, hobby, etc.) as well as how the specific breeds have compared to each other in scientific studies. Dr. Dave Thomas, Professor of Sheep Management and Genetics, UW-Madison will make the presentation based upon his 36 years of sheep research and observing various breeds in production settings throughout the United States.

Please Note: Beginning at 3:00 p.m., Sheep 101 students will be split into two groups and rotate through both the Hands-on Management Lab and the Sheep Barns & Handling Demonstrations. Expect each session to last up to one hour and plan to wear appropriate clothing, including gloves and footwear.

3:00 p.m.

Hands-on Management Lab Basic flock health management during lambing season, health concerns hen purchasing sheep, aging sheep, ID requirements when selling or transporting animals, and more! Todd Taylor, Shepherd, Sheep Unit, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arlington Agricultural Research Station. (Please dress appropriately, including gloves and footwear. Lab participants will rotate between this session and the Sheep Barns & Handling Demonstrations.)

Sheep Barns & Handling Demonstration Well-designed barns and handling facilities improve animal health and reduce stress for both the sheep and the shepherd! Luckily, low-cost facilities can be made for sheep production. We’ll review videos of new and converted barns and handling facilities with ideas and designs that can often be readily adapted for any growing flock. We’ll also move sheep through some of the equipment exhibitors’ handling units as they explain the unique aspects of their designs. Claire Sandrock, Red Shepherd Farm, Viroqua, WI. (Please dress appropriately, including gloves and footwear. Lab participants will rotate between this session and the Hands-on Management Lab.)

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Sheep 101 The Sheep 101 is a day-long workshop and will be held in the West Exhibit Building (see map). Go to the south end of the building off the main drive. From the Activity Center, enter through the Fleece Show section of the building.

This clinic requires pre-registration. Register on-line at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Visa, Master Card and Discover accepted.

Registration per person is $65 and includes admission to the Festival. Persons registering by the on-line registration deadline of August 15 will be mailed gate passes to the address shown on the registration form.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE—AUGUST 15 Late Registrations Miss the registration deadline? Check with the Festival office at 608 868-2505 or go to Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center. Daily admission to the Festival is $7 per person or $12 per person for a weekend pass.

Camping?

Camping permits are available through the Jefferson Fair Park office.

Call 920 674-7148 during weekday business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) to reserve a campsite.

For more details see “Camping.”

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Shepherd’s Workshops Saturday & Sunday

Registration not required EAST EXHIBIT BUILDING (Unless Otherwise Noted)

SATURDAY 8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Hospitality Hour Sponsored by: Mid-States Wool Growers, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association and Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Pasture Management for Sheep Walking our pastures, many of us are tempted to ask ourselves if we should graze a particular paddock or should we leave them another day or move them now. It’s tempting to graze every bite of grass, especially in drought conditions, but in doing so, we hurt the future production of our pastures. With increased feed costs and facing environmental challenges, improving our pasture management to provide low-cost forage for our flocks becomes even more critical.

Come learn (or re-learn!) the basics of pasture management and some practical strategies that can be applied to any farm to improve pasture and animal productivity. Dr. Kathy Soder, Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit, University Park, Pennsylvania, Shearing Management: Overlooked & Underrated For most shepherds wool is an unavoidable product of raising sheep, yet trying to find practical shearing management information is virtually impossible. Find out when to shear your flock, preparing for shearing, nutrition and shearing, handling sheep during shearing, what your shearer needs to get the job done right, preparation of the wool clip for your needs, effects of wool contamination on processing and more! Adding value to a wool clip starts by accepting the fact that shearing is a management tool just as much as genetics, nutrition, and health. David Kier, Professional Shearer, Eleva, WI.

10:00 a.m.

The Lamb Market: What’s Ahead?

The volatility of lamb markets over the past few years has raised serious questions about profitability and survival for both producers and packers alike. What’s ahead for lamb prices and is there profit in the picture? Dave Johnson, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, Baraboo, WI. Organic Land and Sheep What does it mean and what does it take? An organic farm certifier and inspector will review what the USDA Organic regulations mean and who needs to be certified in organic production, along with the steps involved in certifying land or livestock. Lynne Haynor, Midwest Organic Services Association, will translate the organic rules into normal language and discuss the organic regulations as they apply to sheep production. For example, can you certify your land and not your sheep? Can you use dewormers? How long does it take to transition my flock or land? Come with any questions you may have.

11:00 a.m.

Sheep Nutrition & Behavior on Pasture Why do sheep graze most in the morning and evening? Why didn’t they eat this patch of forage? Why won’t they eat the new grain I just gave them? Are they getting enough nutrition on pasture? And why aren’t those new sheep I just bought doing well on pasture? Many of us have asked ourselves those very same questions. Learn to “think” like a sheep. This presentation will provide information on basic nutrition related to pasture-based systems, an introduction to grazing behavior of sheep and how we can use that behavior to our advantage in our pasture management. Dr. Kathy Soder, Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit, University Park, Pennsylvania.

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Shepherd’s Workshops SUNDAY 8:30 – 3:30

10:00 a.m.

Making Sheep Cheese Pre-registration required for this class!

Join Cheese Maker and Whole Foods Cook Linda Conroy for this introduction to home cheese making. Find out how simple it is to make cheese in your own kitchen! This introduction will offer an opportunity to explore this lost art. We will create and sample several simple cheeses that can be cultivated at home, also making cultured butter, feta cheese, mozzarella and several varieties of soft cheeses. After learning to make kefir, we will transform this fermented milk beverage into soft spreadable cheese and a soft condiment that can be used in the place of sour cream. Students will also learn some cooking ideas for whey, a byproduct of cheese making. You can build on this introduction to create many varieties of cheese in your own home. Materials fee of $20 covers cheese making ingredients and equipment, instruction, samples, cheese to take home, recipes, a cheese culture to get you started and a light lunch.

Note: This is a full day, 6-hour class (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and you must PRE-REGISTER online. Go to www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com , then to Fiber Arts Classes and register for Class 708. The registration fee is $90 plus a materials fee of $20. The number of students is limited and registrations are on a first come basis.

Advanced Sheep Production for the 21st Century EBVs, EPDs, AI, ultrasound…do these terms make your head spin? Have you wondered how they fit into practical sheep production? Kathy Soder is co-owner of K Bar K Farm in central Pennsylvania with her husband Ken. They breed production-oriented, performance tested and traditional style Polled Dorset sheep in a low-input, forage-based system, utilizing estimated breeding values (EBVs), artificial insemination using imported genetics and ultrasound in their selection program. Their goal is to produce genetically superior breeding stock suited for forage-based seedstock and commercial flocks, producing market lambs for both ethnic and traditional markets.

What’s Growing in Your Pasture?!

While most plants are safe for consumption by livestock, a few plant species, including ornamentals, can sicken and even kill grazing animals. Recognition of poisonous plants and proper pasture and livestock management are important steps in minimizing the potential for poisoning. Learn when and where poisoning can occur, how to prevent it, and what plants in the Midwest cause trouble in pastures and in forage. Peg Reedy, Walworth County UWExtension.

Fleece Skirting for Handspinners & Show West Exhibit Building A well skirted fleece can make or break a sale or an award at a fleece show. Holin Kennen, Evansville, WI, an awardwinning spinner and WSWF Fleece Show coordinator, will demonstrate how to skirt a raw fleece in order to present the best fiber. Get tips on evaluating a fleece for quality, soundness and suitability for the handspinning market. Fiber growers, sheep breeders and handspinners are all encouraged to attend this informative workshop!

11:00 a.m.

Rare & Heritage Sheep Breeds and their Wool Uses.

This unique walk and talk sheep tour will give you a first hand look about the many rare and heritage breeds of sheep.

Learn the high points and the multiple uses of these unique animals and the wool they produce. Start your historic adventure in the Hall of Breeds and take notes, receive breed information and have active discussions with Neil Kentner, Mason, MI, as he shares his knowledge and practical experience of raising rare and heritage breeds of sheep and how he uses their wool.

Noon

Cooking With the Chefs!

Activity Center It’s all in a day’s work for Executive Chef Jack Kaestner, Culinary Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, as he prepares his favorite recipes using Wisconsin lamb! A supporter of Buy Local, Chef Jack and his staff prepare the finest menus using the highest quality, locally and sustainably grown ingredients. As a special feature this year, Chef Kaestner will be integrating Wisconsin sheep cheeses into this year’s demonstration of easily crafted lamb recipes.

For more information on the Oconomowoc Lake Club and its dining facilities, go to www.oconomowoclakeclub.org Shearing Workshop Indoor Arena This is a free workshop for producers or anyone interested in shearing equipment and techniques, such as basic shears maintenance, breed differences, handpiece set up and adjustment, comb selection, tension, oiling and sharpening blades, hard to handle animals and shearing standing animals. You are encouraged to bring a camcorder, pen or notebook. David Kier, Professional Shearer, Eleva, Wisconsin.

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Shearing Demonstrations & Workshop Indoor Arena Saturday: Sunday: Sunday:

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m – 11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. – FREE Shearing Workshop

David Kier returns to Jefferson to demonstrate the craft and skills of sheep shearing. David has a degree in Agriculture & Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona and learned the shearing trade over a four-year period while in New Zealand. He then spent 18 years shearing in California before returning to Wisconsin. He regularly travels throughout Wisconsin shearing flocks both large and small and maintains a commercial flock on his own farm near Eleva. Watch a skilled shearer in action: Learn more about wool, shearing techniques, handling a fleece and the sheep that produced it.

Special thanks to Todd Taylor and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arlington Sheep Unit for supplying the sheep!

2013 Wisconsin Shearing Schools September 21 – Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association Fall Shearing School Duane Klindworth Farm, Augusta, WI Information: 715 286-4157 www.indianheadsheep.com December 7-8 – Beginning Sheep Shearing School, Sheep Unit, University of Wisconsin Arlington Agricultural Research Station, Arlington, WI. Registration/Information: Todd Taylor, 608 846-5858 toddtaylor@wisc.edu.

Co-sponsored by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative www.wisbc.com WISCONSIN HANDWEAVERS INC. www.wihandweavers.org 10 a.m. monthly weaving programs nd 2 Saturdays: Sept. through Dec. & Feb. through May Gaenslen School 1250 East Burleigh, Milwaukee 2013 Annual Loominosity Show & Sale Mark your calendars for Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2013 New Berlin Public Library 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI

Shearing Management: Overlooked & Underrated Educational Session – Saturday – 9:00 am East Exhibit Building For most shepherds wool is an unavoidable product of raising sheep, yet trying to find practical shearing management information is virtually impossible. Find out when to shear your flock, preparing for shearing, nutrition and shearing, handling sheep during shearing, what your shearer needs to get the job done right, preparation of the wool clip for your needs, effects of wool contamination on processing and more!

Adding value to a wool clip starts by accepting the fact that shearing is a management tool just as much as genetics, nutrition, and health. David Kier, Professional Shearer, Eleva, WI.

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Activity Center â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crafting flavor together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by working with local farmers and their ultra fresh and naturally flavorful food, makes cooking fun and easier.â&#x20AC;? ~ Chef Jack Kaestner Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work for Chef Jack Kaestner, Chef Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, as he prepares his favorite recipes using Wisconsin lamb! A supporter of Buy Local, Chef Jack and his staff prepare the finest menus using the highest quality, locally and sustainably grown ingredients. As a special feature, he will be integrating the best of Wisconsin sheep cheeses into a demonstration of easily crafted lamb recipes. Kaestner, whose education includes a culinary degree from Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York) as well as a BS in Food Science/Food Service Administration from the University of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Madison, was the Executive Chef at Oconomowoc Lake Club, from 1991â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012. Chef Jack drew from local, sustainably grown food for creating the menus and meals at the Lake Club and continues to support local farmers. Starting in the fall of 2012 he became a Chef Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the Culinary Arts and continues as Culinary Advisor to NuGenesis Farm near Pewaukee. He is also a founding board member of Slow Food Wisconsin and an active part of Town and Country Resource and Development, which works toward sustainability.

Jack feels the importance of the food served is not just the final product or the fresh local food, but also the relationship that develops with his clientele and farmers. It is this relationship that changes food from a homogenized commodity to something of intrinsic value.

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Wild and Woolly Photo Contest On display in the Activity Center

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BEST OF SHOW PRIZE SPONSORED BY WOODMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARKETS! PRIZES FOR CLASS WINNERS AWARDED BY THE COUNTRY TODAY, EWESFUL GIFTS, WISCONSIN STATE FARMER, EWEPHORIC! & WISCONSIN SHEEP BREEDERS COOPERATIVE GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOTS! The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative invite you to submit your sheep and wool photos to their annual photo contest. The contest is open to everyone, regardless of whether they raise sheep or are WSBC members.

the following information on a 3x5" card and attach it to the back of each photograph: Title of photo, contest class, and the photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Entries in the Photo Taken by Youth class also must include the age of the photographer as of August 15.

A panel of judges will select the winning photos based on theme, clarity, content, composition and appeal. Each class winner will receive a cash or merchandise prize, and premiums will be awarded to the top photographers in each class based on the number of contest entries.

â&#x20AC;˘ By entering this contest, the photographer and those pictured grant to WSBC permission to use or reproduce the photograph or portions thereof at its discretion for a period of two years beyond the closing day of the 2013 Festival. The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative reserves the right to publish a selection of entries in the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival catalog, on the Festival and WSBC websites and in other selected media, venues and promotional materials. Entries will not be returned.

Entries must be postmarked by August 15.

CONTEST RULES: â&#x20AC;˘ Enter photographs in the following classes: Scenic Photo, Just Lambs, Kids and Sheep, Any Other Sheep or Wool Photo and Photo Taken by Youth (only for youths aged 18 and younger as of August 15). Photographers may enter more than one class, and they may enter more than one photograph in each class. â&#x20AC;˘ Enter color or black-and-white prints that are approximately 8x10"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;do not mount the entry. â&#x20AC;˘ A $5 per photo entry fee must accompany each entry. Make checks payable to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival. Write

â&#x20AC;˘ The Best of Show entry, as selected by the judges, will receive a gift card from Woodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Markets good for $50 in photo-developing services. The winner of each class will receive a $50 cash prize or gift certificate from one of the following contest sponsors: Ewephoric!, Ewesful Gifts, The Country Today, Wisconsin State Farmer and Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative. â&#x20AC;˘ Photos will not be returned via mail, but contestants may pick up their photos at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 8 at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival.

MAIL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES BY AUGUST 15 TO: Jane Metcalf, 2679 N. County Road M, Milton, WI 53563 Questions? Contact Jane Metcalf at 608/868-3268 or tjmetcalf@centurytel.net

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Poster Contest Activity Center

A Sweepstakes Event!

The 7th Annual Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Poster Contest!

Open to all ages (Age as of January 1, 2013) Colorbook Beginner Junior Intermediate Senior Adult

3 Categories Educational Promotional Colorbook Picture – Ages 3-7 only

Ages 3 – 7 Ages 8 – 10 Ages 11 – 13 Ages 14 - 16 Ages 17 – 19 20 and up

Poster Requirements: 1. Posters must be a minimum of 14" x 22" in size – either vertical or horizontal.

8. Judges have the option of moving posters to another category.

2. You may enter up to two (2) posters total – one each, in two different categories.

9. Posters must have name, address, phone number, age/age division, and category legibly written on the back. (Age as of January 1, 2013)

3. For Colorbook Pictures – Contact Nancy Zernicke for details. (See below) 4. You may use a variety of materials in making your poster, such as markers, tissue paper, natural fiber material, colored pencils, etc.

5. Promotional posters can be about your flock, farm, breed, products such as wool, lamb or sheep dairy products, or about Wisconsin’s or the national sheep industry.

6. Educational posters must be instructional and should either teach something about sheep, sheep products or inform or teach viewers about the sheep industry.

10. Posters/Colorbook pictures should be brought to Nancy Zernicke in the Main Hall of the Activity Center from 9:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday.

11. Judging will take place Saturday afternoon in the Activity Center.

12. Posters need to be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

13. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Zernicke at 1414 South Ninth St., Watertown,WI 53094, phone 715 584-1093 or email nzernicke@gmail.com

7. Dates for the 2013 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival are September 6-8.

Winning entries may be reproduced by the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC or by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

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Youth Sweepstakes Educating for the future!

The purpose of the Youth Sweepstakes is to encourage youth attending the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival to participate in as many educational and exhibition events as possible and to expand their knowledge and proficiency in sheep production.

Awards are given to reward youth demonstrating proficiency and knowledge across educational and exhibit areas. The goal of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival youth programs is to offer educational experiences that are high quality and will give youth exposure to, and prepare them for, future competition. We encourage 4-H, FFA and other youth groups preparing for district, regional or national competition to attend and participate in any of these events. The following events are included in Youth Sweepstakes: Educational: Skillathon Judging Contest Poster Contest Lead Class Youth Sweepstakes Showmanship MSSBA Youth Showmanship Beginners: 8 – 10

Exhibition: Junior Fleece Show Junior Breeding Sheep Market Lamb (exhibition only) MSSBA Fleece Show MSSBA Breeding Sheep Show

Age Divisions: (Age as of January 1, 2013) Junior: 11 – 13 Intermediate: 14 – 16

Senior: 17 – 19

Entry: Any youth who enters any of the events listed above is automatically entered in and eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards. Be sure to pay close attention to all rules, regulations and participation schedules within each event.

Scoring: Individuals are encouraged to compete in any and all of the listed events. Points will be awarded based on participation and placing within each event. Overall points will be determined by a combination of total points from an individual’s four highest scores; not more than two of those scores may come from exhibiting breeding animals, fleeces or market lambs. Note to Market Lamb Exhibitors: There will be a separate showmanship division for market lamb exhibitors that will be based on Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks and which will count for WCLA points, but not for Youth Sweepstakes points.

Results will be announced during selection of Junior Supreme Champion sheep on Sunday.

Cash premiums provided by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 1st - $100.00 2nd - $75.00 3rd - $50.00 An embroidered award will also be presented by Profiles Show Supplies & Embroidery to the highest placing individual in each age division.

Thank you to Sue and Jim Rupnow for their generous support of this event!

Youth Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative through the generous support of bidders at the Shepherds’ and Silent auctions.

THANK YOU!

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Skillathon!

West Exhibit Building – South End

A Sweepstakes Activity!

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

8:00 – 11:00 1:00 – 3:00

8:00 - Noon

We welcome back Sam and Pat Wiford of Wapakoneta. OH, who were responsible for establishing the Skillathon and making it an enjoyable and educational experience for kids of all ages! Never been to a Skillathon? It’s easy and it’s fun: It’s a walkthru of individual stations, where your knowledge of sheep and sheep production will be tested - lambing problems, docking, feeds, anatomy and a whole lot more. What happens if you don’t know an answer? Don’t worry – first of all, this is a learning experience. If you’re stumped, you get help, which is the great thing about this activity. No one fails at a Skillathon!

The Skillathon is part of the Youth Sweepstakes and is supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Animal Sciences Department The goal of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival youth programs is to provide educational experiences that are high quality and that will give youth exposure to and prepare them for future competition. We encourage 4-H, FFA and other youth groups and individuals preparing for district, regional or national contests to attend and participate in any of the Youth Sweepstakes events. Points will be awarded to Sweepstakes contestants based on participation and placing within each event. Refer to Youth Sweepstakes page for complete details. *Note: Ages 7 and under are not eligible for Sweepstakes awards.

Skillathon Competition For those participants that wish to compete on a points scale for Skillathon awards, we will offer scoring sheets, with age categories listed below. Age categories (except for 7 and under) correspond with the Youth Sweepstakes program and are as of January 1, 2013.

Age Categories: 7 and Under* Beginner: 8 – 10 Junior: 11 – 13 Intermediate: 14 – 16 Senior: 17 – 19 Youth Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative through the generous support of bidders at the Shepherds’ and Silent auctions.

THANK YOU!

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Youth Judging Contest Beef Barn – Sunday

A Youth Sweepstakes Activity!

Registration - 7:45 a.m.

Starts at 8:00 a.m.

Ends 10:30 a.m. - Official discussion of placings.

Work at your own pace!

By participating in this event you are automatically entered in the Youth Sweepstakes contest. See Youth Sweepstakes for more details.

Age Divisions: Beginner: 8 – 10 • Junior: 11 – 13 • Intermediate: 14-16 • Senior: 17 – 19 No pre-registration required!

Contest Makeup: Place 2 to 3 classes of Breeding Sheep Place 1 class of Market Lambs Answer 10 questions on each class

Identify 5 retail cuts from lamb Fleece class

To maximize the educational opportunities of this event, official placings and answers to all questions will be discussed at the conclusion of the event. If you have never competed in a livestock judging contest or are a seasoned pro looking to keep your skills sharp, this contest is for you!

Youth Sweepstakes results will be announced and awards presented during the Junior Breeding Sheep Show on Sunday afternoon in the Sale Arena.

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Sheep Lead Class Saturday, September 7, 6:00 pm – Sale Arena

A Youth Sweepstakes Event!

The Sheep Lead Class is a competition where entrants are judged on the fashion and fit of their wool garments (purchased or handmade) while leading a sheep. The purpose of this event is to promote the beauty and versatility of wool clothing for all occasion wear and to give youth the opportunity to exhibit and showcase their involvement in the sheep industry.

4. Entrant’s age on the day of the competition will determine his/her class. Classes will be: Class 1 – Age 10 & under Class 2 – Ages 11-13 Class 3 – Ages 14-16 Class 4 – Ages 17-19

Entry Fee: $10.00 per entrant ($5.00 for any entrant participating in the 2013 Wisconsin Make It With Wool competition) Entry Deadline: August 15, 2013 - ENTER ONLINE! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

5. Awards: Cash prizes for 1st through 4th places as follows: • 1st Place $25 • 2nd Place $20 • 3rd Place $15 • 4th Place and down - $10

Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted until 8:00 a.m. the morning of the event with an entry fee of $15; $10 for entrants participating in the 2013 Make It With Wool competition

6. Have difficulty accessing the Festival website? Contact 608 868-2505 evenings or email wisbc@centurytel.net .

Questions? Please call Kristen Nelson @ 608 345-9296 email: knels68@yahoo.com

Location: Sale Arena (Open and Junior Sheep Show Arena) Schedule: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – Check-in 6:00 p.m. – Lead Class Competition – classes will enter oldest to youngest 1. Entrants must wear a garment made predominantly of wool; garments may be purchased or constructed by or for the entrant and should be age appropriate and lend elegance to the class. This is not a costume class.

Judging Standards: • Garment: construction and fit of garment; visibility of wool • Fashion: style & appeal of overall entry; age appropriateness; use of accessories on entrant & ewe • Poise and appearance: posture; friendly demeanor; displayed self-confidence • Ewe: Appearance, fit, cleanliness, overall handling

2. Sheep must be a ewe (of any age), conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. Rules for exhibiting sheep at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will apply to these animals.

3. Entrants must provide a one-page commentary of 200 words or less to be read during the class including the following: description of garment, breed of sheep being led, brief biography of entrant and involvement in sheep industry. Please write the commentary in the third-person and as it will be read by the announcer (e.g. “Sue is leading a Hampshire yearling ewe named …..” not “I am leading…..”). Commentary must be typed and submitted to the Registration/ Information Desk (lobby of Activity Center) by 8 a.m. the day of the competition. Failure to submit commentary will void the entry and entry fee. There will be no exception to this rule. Entry fees are non-refundable.

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The American sheep industry recognizes over fifty different breeds of sheep and in Wisconsin alone over forty of those breeds are represented among the members of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

Some producers raise sheep that have very fine wool well suited for the fiber industry, such as Coopworths or Merinos.

Others raise hair sheep such as Katahdins that are adaptable to hot weather climates, while many producers specialize in meat breeds like Suffolks or Hampshires. There are breeds such as the East Friesian that produce excellent quality milk used in the growing Wisconsin sheep dairy industry and there are also producers making an effort to keep exotic breed populations at a healthy level.

No matter what kind or type of sheep may interest you whether a fiber breed for your craft, a 4-H project for your child, or possibly a flock of production sheep, stop by the Hall of Breeds. Breeders will be on hand to discuss the merits of the sheep they raise, along with history, primary purpose and characteristics, and can also provide information on breed registry and state/national association membership. We thank those participating exhibitors! For more information, contact Larry Wilson at sheep@maplewoodnorth.com.

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OPEN MARKET LAMB SHOW JUDGE Please refer to the website.

ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com WEIGH-IN 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Sunday SHOW – SHEEP BARN Sunday, September 8 Immediately following Showmanship which starts at 9:30 a.m.

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MARKET LAMB SHOW RULES OF ENTRY 1. Entry fee: $15 per lamb, online entry dated no later than August 15. Non-refundable.

2. Late entry fee: $20 per lamb after August 20. Day-ofshow entries ACCEPTED. 3. No limit: Open to all ages of exhibitors. No limit to the number of lambs entered.

scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

9. Wool length: All market animals must be sheared prior to weigh-in - no more than 1/4 of an inch of wool. Show management may ask exhibitors to re-shear animals prior to weigh-in.

10. Disease symptoms: Any evidence of sore mouth, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, wool fungus or any other contagious diseases will eliminate all entries transported by that exhibitor, which will then not be permitted to unload or show.

11. Inspection: All sheep blankets/sweaters/stockings will be removed for unloading inspection and weigh-in.

12. Pens: Pens may be available for show day if requested prior to show and will be assigned by the Superintendent.

Permanent pens must be cleaned before departure or a $20 clean-out charge per pen will be assessed. Exhibitors are encouraged to show from their trailers.

13. Market Lamb Showmanship – 9:30 a.m.: For WCLA points, Showmanship age breaks for market lamb exhibitors will follow the Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks. Showmanship starts at 9:30 a.m.

14. Youth Sweepstakes Showmanship: Sunday – 9:30 a.m.

– Sale Arena. The four age divisions will follow the Youth Sweepstakes age breaks and will count toward Youth Sweepstakes points.

15. Risk: All exhibits will receive the best care and protection afforded by the facilities provided, but at all times are subject to the owner’s risk. No animals other than those participating in the respective shows or exhibits will be permitted in the barns.

16. Superintendent: John Alf – 608 449-0707.

4. Wether or ewe lambs eligible: All lambs must carry a USDA scrapie tag.

5. Splits: Classes split according to breed, weight and number of entries at discretion of show management.

6. Breed character: If breed classification officials determine that an entry does not exhibit the characteristics required by that breed association, the entry will be transferred to the crossbred division.

7. Breeds with less than 5 head: Entries will go into the All Other Breeds Class.

8. Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA

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Open Sheep Show JUDGES Please refer to the website.

ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Friday – 6:00 – 7:30 pm Saturday – 7:00 – 9:00 am SHOW – SALE ARENA 10:00 a.m. – Saturday, September 7 OPEN SHOW CLASS NUMBERS C1 – Yearling Ram C5 – Yearling Ewe C2 – Fall Ram Lamb C6 – Fall Ewe Lamb C3 – Winter Ram Lamb C7 – Winter Ewe Lamb C4 – Spring Ram Lamb C8 – Spring Ewe Lamb C9 – Best Flock (1 ram/2 ewes owned by exhibitor) Champion Ram Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ewe Age Base Dates Yearling – Born Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31, 2012 Fall Lamb – Born Sept. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012 Winter Lamb – Born Jan. 1, 2013 through Feb. 15, 2013 Spring Lamb – Born on or after Feb. 16, 2013 Entries are open to all registered breeds and wether-type sheep. Exhibitors are limited to two entries in each individual class and one entry in flock class. Sheep used in flock class must be exhibited in the individual classes.

Rams and ewes entered in wether-type breeding classes are not required to be registered and must list “wethertype” as the breed on the Sheep Entry Form. Order of show based on breeds entered.

Open Show Awards Champion & Reserve Champion Ram & Ewe, Each Breed - Rosettes For each breed having a minimum of 10 individual sheep entries, the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe will be awarded $50. Reserve Ram & Ewe will each receive $25. Additional awards may be provided.

Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe – over all Wool Breeds – Additional Award Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe – over all Meat Breeds – Additional Award RIBBONS & BANNERS SUPPLIED BY NASCO Thank you!

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OPEN SHEEP SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

Wisconsin Club Lamb Association Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

The Wisconsin Club Lamb Association (WCLA) welcomes all members, junior exhibitors and families to its Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation! For more information, please contact Alan or Heidi Thorson, 920 344-1235 or metrohamps@ hotmail.com

Ownership: All breeding animals must be entered and exhibited under the registered name appearing on the records of the respective breed association as of August 15, 2013.

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 2013 Market Lamb Show is a WCLA sanctioned event!

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. Non-registered, wether-type sheep must check in with a written record of birth dates and USDA scrapie tags. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

For show entry information: wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Sunday, September 8 – 3:00 p.m.

Sheep Barn Show Ring

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the barns or on the grounds. Only sheep for which the $8 per head entry has been paid will be allowed to be penned in the barns.

Departure: All Open and MSSBA breeding sheep may be dismissed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but have the option of remaining on exhibit through the close of the Festival at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed. Place manure and bedding in the aisle in front of pens.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

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Junior Sheep Show JUDGES Please refer to the website.

ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK –IN SCHEDULE Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday : 8:00 – 9:00 am SHOW – SALE ARENA Showmanship – 9:30 am Breeding Classes – Upon Completion of Showmanship Show Order – Alphabetically by Breed JUNIOR BREEDING SHEEP & ASBA MIDWEST REGIONAL JUNIOR SOUTHDOWN SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Enter Online: $8 per head. Enter sheep online at www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. If you do not have access to a computer, contact the Festival office at 608 8682505. Entry deadline is August 20. Sheep may be shown in both Open and Junior Shows by paying the $8entry fee for each show and completing both entry forms. Limit 2 entries per class. No flock or group classes.

Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

Eligibility: Age of exhibitor must be 19 or under as of Jan. 1, 2013. ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show exhibitors must be 21 years of age or younger as of Jan. 1, 2013.

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. Non-registered, wether-type sheep must check in with a written record of birth dates and USDA scrapie tags. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

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Ownership: Registration papers may be in name of individual youth, family, or the family’s farm name.

Wether-type Sheep: Crossbred and non-registered ewes and rams are eligible to show in wether-type ewe classes. Write “not-registered” as the breed on entry form.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

Departure: At conclusion of Junior Breeding Sheep and ASBA Regional Junior Southdown shows.

Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed. Place manure and bedding in the aisle in front of pens.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show Superintendent. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

Age Base Dates – ALL BREEDS Yearling – Born Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31, 2012 Fall Lamb – Born Sept. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012 Winter Lamb – Born Jan. 1, 2013 through Feb. 15, 2013 Spring Lamb – Born on or after Feb. 16, 2013 Class Numbers – Junior Breeding Sheep – ALL BREEDS EXCEPT SOUTHDOWNS J 1 Yearling Ram J 5 Yearling Ewe J 2 Fall Ram Lamb J 6 Fall Ewe Lamb J 3 Winter Ram Lamb J 7 Winter Ewe Lamb J 4 Spring Ram Lamb J 8 Spring Ewe Lamb Class Numbers - ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show SO 1 Yearling Ram SO 2 Fall Ram Lamb SO 3 Winter Ram Lamb SO 4 Spring Ram Lamb SO 5 Yearling Ewe SO 6 Fall Ewe Lamb SO 7 Winter Ewe Lamb SO 8 Spring Ewe Lamb

YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES SHOWMANSHIP: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sale Arena.

The four age divisions will be determined based on Youth Sweepstakes age breaks. Beginners 8 – 10; Junior: 11 – 13; Intermediate: 14 – 16; Senior: 17 – 19.

Note to Market Lamb Exhibitors: Market Lamb Showmanship will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Sheep Barn.

This will be a separate showmanship division based on Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks and counting toward WCLA points.

SPECIAL AWARDS Supreme Champion Ram • Reserve Supreme Champion Ram Supreme Champion Ewe • Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe Breed Champions & Reserve Champions Showmanship Champions Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Junior Sheep Show BANNERS & RIBBONS SPONSORED BY NASCO Thank you!

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ASBA MIDWEST REGIONAL JUNIOR SOUTHDOWN SHOW SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 8 – SALE ARENA The American Southdown Breeders Association has designated this show as the ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show. The show is hosted by the Wisconsin Southdown Association.

Refer to the Wisconsin Southdown Association website for more information on Premiums and Awards: www.wisconsinsouthdowns.com.

Entry Deadline: AUGUST 15 Enter Online: www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. If you have difficulty using the online entry form, contact the Festival office at 608 868-2505 or email wisbc@centurytel.net.

Age of Exhibitor: 21 years of age or under as of January 1, 2013.

Rules of Entry: All Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Junior Sheep Show Rules of Entry apply.

ASBA Futurity Points: ASBA Futurity Points can be earned at this show. Exhibitors should complete the points submission form found on the ASBA website and have show management sign the form before you leave!

Arrival: Exhibitors are welcome to arrive as early as Friday.

Please indicate on your entry form if you need penning or will show from your trailer.

SPECIAL AWARDS Champion Ewe & Ram – Embroidered Travel Bag Reserve Champion Ewe & Ram – Embroidered Sheep Blanket Rookie Award (All youth 9 years of age or older as of January 1, 2013 showing Southdown breeding stock for the first year are eligible. Points will be accumulated for showmanship and up to two classes.

Please let us know at check-in if this is your first year showing Southdowns.)

Southdown “Top Gun” Award Embroidered sheep blanket will be presented by the Wisconsin Southdown Association to the highest point junior Southdown member participating in the Youth Sweepstakes.

The WSA will prorate premiums for 1st through 5th place in each class.

Showmanship The highest placing Southdown junior in each showmanship division will receive an award.

For more details on Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show: Amy Jones: 920 253-5473 circlejsouthdowns@hughes.net Barb Bishop: 920 992-6183 barbara@mbgenetics.com

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MSSBA Shetland Sheep Show Sheep Barn JUDGE Maurice Wakeling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Combe St. Nicholas Somerset UK ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Day Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 am SHOW - SHEEP BARN Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, September 7 MSSBA Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class Numbers Use the following class numbers in making entries.

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7

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Ewe Lamb â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (2013 only) Pair of Ewe Lambs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (2013 only)* Champion & Reserve Champion Ewe* Dam & Daughter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (Any age)* Best Small Flock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (1 Ram, 2 Ewes)* Best Fleece on Hoof â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (One entry per exhibitor)* Costume Class*

Exhibitors in the Midwest Shetland Sheep Show are limited to two (2) entries in each individual class and one (1) entry in each group class. Sheep used as a group entry must be exhibited in an individual class. First and second place winners in individual classes will qualify for the Champion drive. Trimming and fitting of Shetlands is not allowed. *Do not send entry fees for these classes.

YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES Junior MSSBA exhibitors are eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards and are automatically entered if they 1.) Are between 8 and 19 years of age as of January 1, 2013; and 2.) Exhibiting sheep or fleeces entered under their own name.

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Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Show Awards 1–5 Placings – Ribbons Champions – Plaque and $50 and Special Rosette from MSSBA Reserve Champions – Plaque and $25 and Special Rosette from MSSBA Classes 10, 11, 12 – Rosette and $20 Awards and premiums for the Midwest Shetland Sheep & Fleece Shows are supported by the Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association and the show sponsors listed on the Sponsors Page.

Thank you for your support!

MSSBA SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Enter Online: Enter sheep online at www.wisconsinsheepand woolfestival.com.If you do not have access to a computer, contact the festival office at 608 868-2505. Entry deadline is August 15.

Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

the North end must have all manure and bedding raked out and placed in the aisle or a $20 per pen clean-out fee will be assessed.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

Ownership: All breeding animals must be entered and exhibited under the registered name appearing on the records of the respective breed association as of August 15, 2013.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time they will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Supreme Champion Drive: Sheep shown in the Open and Junior Shows are eligible for the Supreme Drive. Sheep from the MSSBA show may participate in the supreme drives in either the Open or Junior shows, but must be shown in those shows and have paid an additional $8 per head entry fee per show.

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the barns or on the grounds. Only sheep for which the $8 per head entry has been paid will be allowed to be penned in the barns.

Departure: All Open and MSSBA breeding sheep may be dismissed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but have the option of remaining on exhibit through the close of the Festival at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

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MSSBA Sheep & Fleece Show Sponsors The Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association and the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival gratefully acknowledge the continuing support of these sponsors in making the 2013 Midwest Shetland Sheep Show possible and thank the many volunteers that make the show a success!

Youth Showmanship Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill Jane Zeien

Yearling Ram Davis Welding Patrick & Deb Davis

Ram Lamb Crosswinds Farm Corinne Rasso

Pair of Ram Lambs Beast Buffet Eric Jerdee

Senior Ewe Underhill Farm Gail Former

Yearling Ewe Bartels & Company Tap Jim & Rhonda Bartels

Ewe Lamb Ramsay Farm Garrett Ramsay

Pair of Ewe Lambs Mayer Trucking Doug and Sandy Mayer

Grand Champion Ram OK Acres Shetlands Mike & Kelly Bartels

Grand Champion Ewe Mahlkuch Electric Jeff & Terri Mahlkuch

Reserve Champion Ram OK Acres Shetlands Mike & Kelly Bartels

Reserve Champion Ewe Little Country Acres Juliann Budde

Dam & Daughter Lancien Farm Cyndee Wolff

Best Small Flock Body Connection Donna Wolfe

Best Fleece on Hoof Kimberwood Farm Kim Nikolai

Senior Ram Under The Son Farm Jeff & Theresa Gygi

FLEECE SHOW SPONSORS Single Coated Fleece – White Bramble Wool Julie Guilette

Double Coated Fleece - Colored Emancipation Acres Erica Solis and Joel Helge

Double Coated Fleece – White V Creek Farm Maureen Koch

Single Coated Fleece – Colored V Creek Farm Maureen Koch

Champion Shetland Fleece Argyle Fiber Mill Kristi Langhus

Reserve Champion Shetland Fleece Argyle Fiber Mill Kristi Langhus

Friends of Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC Fine Fleece Shetland Sheep Association Show Committee: Kelly K. Bartels, Pres./Show Chair, Co-Chair/V.Pres-Garrett Ramsay and Corrine Rasso Photographers: Corrine Rasso & Marie Connolly

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Midwest Shetland Sheepbreeders Association 2013 Event Schedule SSS Sheep Judge/Inspector: Maurice Wakeling Wool/Handmade Judge: Gillian Wakeling Both of Combe St. Nicholas, Somerset, United Kingdom SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY EVENING Shetland sheep check-in FRIDAY 10 am-12 pm Inspection workshop-Part 1 12-2 pm Inspection Workshop-Part 2 Featuring UK judge/inspector: Maurice Wakeling All day Shetland sheep check-in & photo entry check-in 3-8 pm Shetland Fleece entries (West Exhibit Bldg) 4-5 pm MSSBA pizza party (Sheep Barn) 5-6 pm MSSBA AGM (Sheep Barn)

SATURDAY 8-10 am 7-8:30 am 9:30 am 12 pm 9 am-4 pm 5 pm 6-7 pm

Shetland sheep check-in (Sheep Barn) Shetland fleece entries due (West Exhibit Bldg.)

Shetland fleece show (West Exhibit Bldg.)

Featuring UK Wool/fleece judge: Gillian Wakeling Shetland Sheep Show (Sheep Barn) MSSBA Silent Auction-Sheep Barn (Sheep Barn) Pot luck dinner for all Shetland sheep breeders (near Sheep Barn) Fleece Silent Auction (West Exhibit Bldg.)

SUNDAY 8:30 am-3 pm 8:30-10:30 am 10-11 am 11 am 11 am

Private Treaty Fleece sales (West Exhibit Bldg.)

Handspun Shetland skein entries (Sheep Barn) Handy Shepherd mini classes (Sheep Barn) MSSBA Handspun Skein Competition (Sheep Barn) MSSBA Handmade Shetland wool items competition (Sheep Barn)

CONTACT INFORMATION President/Show Chair: Kelly K. Bartels 608/558-5099 (or) okacres@hotmail.com Vice President: Garrett Ramsay (218) 371-6106 (or) ramsayfarms@gmail.com

Photo by Pat Wiford, Wapakoneta, OH

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Used Equipment Auction Warm-up Arena 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7 Auctioneer: Bob Johnson – Badger State Auction This a great opportunity to buy or sell all types of equipment: feeders, scales, seeders, electric fencers, trimming stands, carders, water tanks, hand tools, small farm implements – you name it! Even items for the fiber arts such as spinning wheels, carders and looms!

Plan now to consign or buy!

CONSIGN ONLINE! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com OR Download the consignment form and mail to WSWF 7811 Consolidated School Road Edgerton, WI 53534 OR Fill out a consignment form day of sale.

Items consigned must be delivered to the Warm-up Arena by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.

Sale starts at 2:00 p.m.

15% of the gross receipts on all items sold through the auction will be taken as a commission by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

• Items bid back by a consignor will be charged 15% commission on the bid-out price.

• All sales final.

• Items remaining on Festival grounds after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday become property of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

• No pharmaceuticals, vaccines, dewormers, insecticides, paints, herbicides or chemicals of any type accepted as consignments.

• All items sold as-is – no warranties, express or implied provided by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op or Badger State Auction.

• Festival Admission - $7 per day, $12 per weekend pass. Kids 8 and under are free. Parking is free.

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op and Badger State Auction are not responsible for loss or damage of items consigned or purchased. All purchases become responsibility of buyer at point of sale.

Questions?

Contact Lynnette Taylor – Sale Manager, at 608 846-9536 taylorsheep@yahoo.com 86 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Shepherds’ Auction New Time - 1:00 pm Saturday!

Activity Center

This is your opportunity to bid on special items like Badger’s football, basketball and hockey tickets, a weekend on Lake Michigan, a Packer’s signed football, special gift and food items and much more!

The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative supports many educational and scholarship activities through the proceeds from this annual and popular fund raising event, one that you do not want to miss. Bid often as Auctioneer Bob Johnson sets his sights on a new auction record! For details on how to contribute, contact Tim Miller, 608 751-2963 or tailwindfarm@gmail.com .

Auction services provided by

Badger State Auction & Real Estate

Milton, Wisconsin Join us prior to the NEW Shepherds Auction for the

1st Annual Festival Artisan Wisconsin Wine & Sheep Cheese Tasting, beginning at 12:15 pm in the Activity Center. FREE to any adult (must be 21) registering for a Buyer’s Number for the Shepherds Auction!

Cheese compliments of the Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative Country Store Booth 732 W

Silent Auction Bidding from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday!

Like your auctions slow and steady, but with a hint of bidding excitement? Here’s a great opportunity to bid on unique gift items, sheep supplies, fiber arts equipment and more while supporting the many activities and projects of your cooperative! Silent Auction donations accepted from 9:00 a.m. Friday until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

Want to contribute? Contact Tim Miller, Director, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op, at 608 751-2963 or email tailwind farm@gmail.com. Contribution forms also available at Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center.

Activity Center The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op acknowledges with great appreciation the many Country Store and other vendors and contributors who have supported these fund raising efforts since the Shepherds and Silent Auctions were begun in 1990. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Auctioneer Bob Johnson, Badger Auction Service & Real Estate, Milton, Wisconsin, who has donated his time, clerking staff and many auction items over the years.

Thank you!

PASKEY SUFFOLKS Quality Suffolk Sheep

FOR SALE Breeding stock, lamb pelts and roving Shelby, Scott & Lisa Paskey 5213 County Highway TT Cottage Grove, Wisconsin 53527 (608) 837-3725

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Stock Exchange

A New Opportunity to Sell Your Sheep!

See map of Fair Park Looking for a better way to buy or sell breeding stock? You now have that opportunity through the Stock Exchange, a new market place where thousands of sheep and fiber enthusiasts can view themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy! Any kind of sheep can be sold: registered, commercial, wether-type, fiber-type, lambs, yearlings, mature, rams or ewes. Sellers can even offer to breed ewes and arrange for delivery at a later date. Sheep do not have to be washed or fitted, but should be presentable and healthy. Sellers can set up bid boards at their pens, sell at a set price or negotiate with buyers as they please any time between Friday morning and Sunday afternoon of the Festival.

RESERVE PENS ONLINE! Go to: www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Click on Stock Exchange Fee: The rental fee for a 5 x 8 foot pen is $25. (Does not include admission to the Festival.) Reserve pens online only, www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. Sellers reserving pens in the Stock Exchange must be current members of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative. Membership is $25 per year and includes a free, three-month classified ad on the WSBC website. Purchase memberships online with pen reservations.

Other Charges: None.

Pen Availability: Until barn is filled. First come basis.

Contact: Steve Bingen sbingen@charter.net or 262 629-4221.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Sale superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification. If Wisconsin sheep are sold out of state, exit health papers can be written at the Festival at an additional cost to the Seller. It is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to be cognizant of and adhere to the entrance requirements of his/her own state.

Warranties & Guarantees: None. There are no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability or merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the sheep being sold through the Stock Exchange.

All sales agreements and/or contracts are between Buyer and Seller only and no other parties assume any liability, legal or otherwise, express or implied.

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Liability: Please see below and Seller Information.

Payment for Sheep Sold: Any and all payments for sheep sold through the Stock Exchange are strictly between Seller and Buyer. Neither the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative nor Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC will accept, hold or guarantee payment for any sheep merchandised through the Stock Exchange.

Arrival & Departure: Sheep may arrive or leave at any time between 7:00 a.m. Friday and 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

Identification: All sheep sold through the Stock Exchange must have proper identification recorded with sale management and records will be maintained by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative per Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection requirements. Downloadable forms are available online at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival. com.

Seller Information: Neither the Stock Exchange managers, volunteers or persons acting on behalf of the Stock Exchange, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative, or the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, can or will assume any responsibility as to the authenticity of any pedigrees, bloodlines, or information provided by Sellers or representatives thereof, or pen cards and the subsequent genetic performance of any sheep purchased. Any information, guarantees or claims provided and/or offered by individuals renting pen space for the purpose of selling sheep in the Stock Exchange is strictly between the Seller and Buyer and will not be enforced by the Stock Exchange managers, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative or the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the Stock Exchange or on the grounds. Only sheep recorded for sale will be allowed to be penned in the Stock Exchange barn.

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens will not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

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Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

Statement of Non-Discrimination The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, creed, religious preference or physical or other disabilities with regard to volunteers, participants or any person associated with or attending the Festival.

Statement of Liability All activities of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (Festival) taking place on the grounds of Jefferson County Fair Park shall be under the immediate control and direction of the chairperson(s) and/or superintendent(s) for that event or activity, but the Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park shall not be, in any case, held responsible for any type of loss, injury, actions or damage that may occur or be experienced by exhibitors, vendors, customers, volunteers, students, onlookers, participants or attendees. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC takes no responsibility for any activity assuming, claiming or advertising affiliation with the Festival which does not take place within the limits of Jefferson County Fair Park and within the posted daily schedule of the Festival.

Each exhibitor, vendor or persons displaying for educational, sale, exhibition or instructional reasons any animal, item or product will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by any said person, and shall indemnify the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson

County Fair Park against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person(s) or property caused by the exhibitor, vendor, or person(s) displaying items for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons, or any of the animals exhibited by persons or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition of any of the animals, products or items exhibited, displayed or offered for sale.

The care, feeding, safe handling and safety of all animals brought to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival shall be the sole responsibility of the person or persons exhibiting, displaying or managing such animals, including sheep for display, sale, entered in competition, or for educational purposes; dogs entered in a stock dog trial or stock dog demonstration; or any animal as part of or incidental to a vendor display.

Exhibitors and handlers must provide their own feed, bedding, and water for animals in their care. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC shall provide exhibitors, handlers and vendors with assigned space for their displays and exhibits subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed. By providing such space, the Festival shall not insure, nor be responsible for, the safety of such animals, or the person or persons tending them.

Accepted Entries In all cases, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC reserves the right to reject, accept, or conditionally accept any entry and does not guarantee space in any show, trial or display barns to any entry, as it is intended that only such animals shall be entered and shown or sold as have merit, will be a credit to both the exhibitor and Festival, and are judged not to pose any health risk to other livestock, their handlers and other exhibitors. In all matters related to acceptance of entries, decisions shall be at the discretion of the superintendent in charge of the respective activity, show or exhibition. Any exhibitor who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation may be barred from all future competitions at this event.

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Wisconsin Sheep Breeders 2013 Board of Directors Sue Rupnow ...................... President ................................. Wausau ............................715-675-6894 Steve Bingen ...................................................................... West Bend .......................262-629-4221 Elmer Held ......................................................................... Oakfield ...........................920-583-3084 Gary Klug........................................................................... Platteville.........................920-309-2181 Laura Meyer ....................................................................... Watertown .......................920-206-8445 Tim Miller .......................................................................... Beloit ...............................608-751-2963 Jeff Nevens ......................................................................... Lodi .................................608-576-9474 Keith Schultz ..................... Vice President ......................... Fort Atkinson ...................920-568-0895 Alan Thorson...................................................................... Columbus ........................920-344-1235

Executive Secretary Jill Alf................................................................................. Edgerton ..........................608-868-2505

Wisconsin Shepherd Editor Robert Black ...................................................................... Columbus ........................920-623-3536

Wisconsin Shepherd Ad Executive Kelli Gunderson ................................................................. Shannon, IL .....................815-821-5905

2013 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Committees Annual Meeting & Recognition Banquet ......................................................Jill Alf & Sue Rupnow Communication (Website-Facebook-Wisconsin Shepherd) .........................Sue Rupnow, Chairman Jill Alf, Bob Black, Carol Black Kelli Gunderson, Jeff Nevens Producer Education ........................................................................................ Elmer Held, Chairman Ray Antoniewicz, Cody Hiemke, Dr. David Thomas, Todd Taylor Shepherd’s Auction ......................................................................................... Tim Miller, Chairman Jordan Alf, Etta Held, Richard & Barb Schultz, Richard Roembke State Fair Sheep Show Representative ...........................................................................Sue Rupnow Used Equipment Sale .............................................................................. Lynnette Taylor, Chairman Youth & Education/Scholarship.......................................................................Gary Klug, Chairman Tim Miller, Jeff Nevens, Keith Schultz Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival ...............................................................Robert Black, Chairman WSBC Board of Directors Wisconsin Wool Works! ................................................................................... Carol Black, Manager Jill Alf, Jeff Nevens, Sue Rupnow, Alan Thorson WSBC Stock Exchange .............................................................................. Steve Bingen, Chairman Gary Klug, Alan Thorson, Laura Meyer Wisconsin Make It With Wool State Director ............................................................Wynn Wittkopf American Sheep Industry Representative .....................................................................Keith Schultz Wisconsin State Fair Governor’s Auction Committee Representatives .............................Gary Klug Steve Bingen Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association Representative ...............................................Jordan Alf 90 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

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GREG FARRIS REBEL MOON FARM 16619 HARPT LAKE RD MISHICOT, WI 54228 920-629-4615 Ha Ch SUSAN FORBES 922 MAIN ST DELAFIELD, WI 53018 262-893-6389 fairyyarnmothers@gmail.com www.fairyyarnmothers.com WWW FOUR CROWS FARM MELISSA BROWN & NED KESSENICH 932 CTH U VERONA, WI 53596 608-843-8060 fourcrowsfarm@mhtc.net WSWF Vendor JOSH & CATHY FYE FYE’S FLOCK W1789 COUNTY RD CW WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-245-1817 cathyfye@gmail.com ShetSh DEBORA GALAZ 7833 MILLERSBURG RD WOOSTER, OH 44691 330-264-4758 dnamib@yahoo.com BILL GONWA GONWA FARMS E5450 RAILROAD GRADE RD WEYAUWEGA, WI 54983 920-867-3882 Cor Lin MARY GUELIG N5092 PINE RD EDEN, WI 53019 920-477-3585 Kat KAY & DAVID HATCH THISTLE RIDGE 9881 BELVIDERE RD ROSCOE, IL 61073 815-298-7491 hatch_ks@yahoo.com WSWF Vendor DON & MARY HAUSSER HAUSSER POLYPAYS S67 W38381 HIGHWAY ZZ EAGLE, WI 53119 262-495-2692 d.mhausser@gmail.com http://hausserpolypays.webs.com Pol

HEAVENLY SCENT SOAPS/ THE SCARF CONNECTION STEVE & ERIN WHALEN N1596 HWY H LAKE GENEVA, WI 53147 262-348-6754 altiva@pdcnet.com WSWF Vendor ELMER H. HELD RIVER BEND FARM SUFFOLKS 117 N MAIN ST OAKFIELD, WI 53065 920-583-3084 eheld3084@charter.net Su JENNIFER HERZBERG W485 LIENKE RD COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-484-3849 jherzberg@centurytel.net CODY HIEMKE MAPLETON MYND & HIEMKE FAMILY SHROPSHIRES 1773 KOSHKONONG RD STOUGHTON, WI 53589 415-302-8035 cjhiemke@gmail.com Sh HILLSPRING ECO-FARM LINDA DERRICKSON 135 HELGESON RD BLANCHARDVILLE, WI 53516 608-523-4212 hillspring@tds.net www.hillspring.org WSWF Vendor FRANK & BARB HINTZSCHE HINTZSCHE SHEEP FARM 3951 S MULFORD RD ROCHELLE, IL 61068-9626 815-561-5538 BL Cor AMY, RANDY & HOLLY HOITINK WHEELY WOOLY FARM 7630 OAK HILL RD OMRO, WI 54963 920-410-2582 wheelywooly@gmail.com ShetSh Efr Dor HOMESTEAD SHEEP & FIBER NORA AHLEN 2219 GROVE RD BAILEY’S HARBOR, WI 54202 920-839-2705 jhahlen@itol.com WSWF Vendor HOOKED ON WOOL PRIMITIVES JOELLYN COBB 1919 ROBERT DR CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821 217-469-2086 hooker4710@gmail.com www.hookedonwoolprimitives. blogspot.com JOE, KRISTY, JEFF, JOSH & JORDAN HUBER J & K FARMS 748 STATE RD 82 WISCONSIN DELLS, WI 53965 608-547-8273 Su Cor

JEROME A., EILEEN & JACOB HUBER HUBER SHEEP SHEARING 220 FREEDOM LANE OXFORD, WI 53952 608-586-5735 Com INDIANHEAD SHEEP BREEDERS ASSN CORINNE HANSENTREASURER 2550 12 3/4 AVE CAMERON, WI 54822 715-205-9603 chansen@ladysmith.k12.wi.us www.indianheadsheep.com J & L FARM LORA & JERRY VALENTA 10017 RAVINE DR TWO RIVERS, WI 54241 920-901-6024 jlsheep@juno.com BL Com Su WSWF vendor JOHN JACKL JACKL’S WHATAVIEW FARM 4041 SAND LAKE RD PHELPS, WI 54554 715-545-2897 whataview@me.com www.whataviewfarmandfiber.com Com MARILYN JACOBSEN CURLY FLEECE SHEEP FARM N5293 KENNEL RD ELKHORN, WI 53121 262-723-3828 Fiber VAL JANSEN 5939 WAUSAUKEE RD WEST BEND, WI 53095 262-339-2580 johnorval@charter.net Cor DIANA JARNUTOWSI BARANI ACRES N7231 BUTCHLI DR STEPHENSON, MI 49887 906-788-4315 crankyalice@hotmail.com www.thewoolysock.com BL Com LEONARD & LINDA JOHNSON YAHARA J FARM 195 HANNERVILLE RD EDGERTON, WI 53534 608-884-3645 yaharaj@hotmail.com Su Ha Com Lin DAVID JOHNSON E11319 D’NERA VISTA CRT BARABOO, WI 53913 608-434-4009 djohnson@equitycoop.com www.equitycoop.com BRYAN JONES JONES SHEARING 3255 LONE PINE RD WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54495 715-424-1023 jonesshearing@gmail.com Sheep Shearing

CHARLES JONES ROCKY RIDGE N5987 15TH AVE WILD ROSE, WI 54984 920-622-4334 Com HOLIN KENNEN THE DANCING LAMB 217 W MAIN ST EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 608-882-0267 thedancinglamb@gmail.com Spinner MARK & SUE KENWORTHY KENWORTHY FARM 17354 INTERLUDE RD TOMAH, WI 54660 608-372-7340 dannykenworthy@yahoo.com www.kenworthyfarm.com Cot RYAN KERR W8843 OLD 54 RD SHIOCTON, WI 54170 920-250-2783 allforagefarms@gmail.com Sh JAMES & TERRI KIPP E5085 IRISH RIDGE RD VIROQUA, WI 54665 715-255-8300 Sh MARK & MARIE KJORLIE CHICORY MEADOWS FARM 1019 OVIATT ST KAUKAUNA, WI 54130 920-766-4563 chicorymeadows@sbcglobal.net Su Ra Com JOHN KLINGBIEL BLUE RIDGE FARM 8000 AACC RD BARNEVELD, WI 53507 608-225-2587 dlklingbiel@frontier.com GARY T. KLUG HIGHLAND HAMPSHIRES 3080 HWY B PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818 920-863-5584 klughihamp@tm.net www.highlandhamps.com Ha FRANK KNAUSS KNAUSS FARM N5901 N HELENVILLE RD HELENVILLE, WI 53137 920-699-4732 fjknauss@tds.net Com MIKE & LESA KNUTH FAMILY ROYAL K RANCH 57440 ELI VALLEY RD LOGANVILLE, WI 53943 608-727-2617 lesa.knuth@wicw.net Com

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2013 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships BRANDON & MICHELLE KNUTSON DIAMOND K CLUB LAMBS 8605 S KEMMERER RD CLINTON, WI 53525 608-732-4955 diamondk-horses@yahoo.com Ha WT MAUREEN KOCH N1912 DOUBLE D CAMPBELLSPORT, WI 53010 920-539-4791 koch_maureen@hotmail.com ShetSh CVM Com BLAKE, TRACI, KIRSTEN & TRENT KOHLMAN KOHLMAN FAMILY FARM N5774 WILLOW RD PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 920-377-6233 kohlamn@aol.com So WT MARIA KOHNHORST NORTHLAND WOOLENS, INC 2380 CTY RD 9 NE NELSON, MN 56355 320-762-2293 maria@northlandwoolens.com www.northlandwoolens.com STEVE & JUDITH KOMP SPRING CREEK ROYAL WHITES N8274 AMUNDSON COULEE RD HOLMEN, WI 54636 608-526-2624 judithkomp@aol.com www.royalwhites.com Roy Wht PATTY KRAYNIK TONY & PATTY KRAYNIK 5373 ELM LANE DENMARK, WI 54208 920-863-2935 tpaejj90@aol.com Su Tex TOM & DONNA KUHAUPT 3434 BONNIE LANE SLINGER, WI 53086 Do STEPHANIE & DENNIS LARSON 15015 HWY 14 WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 815-451-0280 stephanie_larson64@yahoo.com Drpr Tex ROBERT & PENNY LEDER BEAR CREEK SHEEP STATION N8714 CTY RD T BEAR CREEK, WI 54922 715-752-3459 rpleder@frontiernet.net www.bearcreeksheep.com Boor Com Efr Do SAMM EILEEN LEGUE 3100 GENEVA ST RACINE, WI 52402 262-639-9629 legue@sbcglobal.net

JAMES & DONNA LEIN LEIN LINCOLNS & CORRIEDALES 7295 I AVE ARLINGTON, IA 50606 563-425-4262 Cor Lin LILAC RIDGE FARM THERESE LACASSE 8716 RIDGE DR BELLEVILLE, WI 53508 608-832-6819 sdflach@yahoo.com www.lilacridgefarms.com WSWF Vendor RANDY & BRANDON LOEHRKE LOEHRKE SUFFOLKS N7290 29TH DR WAUPACA, WI 54981 920-574-0775 Su CINDY & MARK MACKENZIE OBSERVATORY HILL FARM 1017 OBSERVATORY HILL RD BELLEVILLE, WI 53508 608-424-1581 shepherd@ observatoryhillfarm.com http://observatoryhillfarm.com Cor LAURA MATTHEWS PSALM 23 FARM 12223 LAX CHAPEL RD KIEL, WI 53042 920-273-1849 ps23farm@yahoo.com http://psalm23farm.blogspot.com ShetSh Com RUTH & JOEL MCNAIR 5792 ALPINE RD BROOKLYN, WI 53521 608-455-2402 mcnair.ruth@yahoo.com Romn TERRY & JANE METCALF 2679 N CTY RD M MILTON, WI 53563 608-868-3268 tjmetcalf@centurytel.net Pol

MID-STATES WOOL GROWERS TONY DAMRON 9449 BASIL WESTERN ROAD CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110 614 837-9665 info@midstateswoolgrowers. com www.midstateswoolgrowers. com WSWF Vendor TIM, BETH & JILL MILLER TAILWIND FARM 12827 W HWY 81 BELOIT, WI 53511 608-751-2963 tailwindfarm@gmail.com www.tailwindfarm.com Ra Com

WARREN & ELLEN O’BRION IRISH ACRES W4050 PALMER RD RIO, WI 53960 920-992-3747 irishacres@centurytel.net Pol

KEN MILLER SAND BAY FARMS 93740 HYDE RD BAYFIELD, WI 54814 715-779-0147 sandbayfarms@centurytel.net WDrpr

KIM OGLE Ogle Designs 2705 E. Armour Avenue St. Francis, WI 532235 414 481-9286 ogledesign@yahoo.com www.ogledesign-fiberarts.com WSWF Vendor WWW

GENE & AUDREY MOMONT INDIANHEAD RANCH 206 RANCH RD IRON RIVER, MI 49935 906-265-4276 gmomont@up.net Com

ROGER & LAURA OLSON OLSON CLUB LAMBS 6580 CTY LINE RD BLANCHARDVILLE, WI 53516 608-967-2229 olsonrl@dishmail.net Su WT

JIM MORRIS MORRIS WOOLY ACRES 1796 LOCKER RD MOSINEE, WI 54455 715-693-2233 wooly@mtc.net Com

KEVIN A & TONJA PALMER 4 1/2 ACRE FARM N6834 EAST RIVER RD BRILLION, WI 54110 920-242-5448 silphiumfarm@aol.com Brit Soay ShetSh Su

JOHN & BARBARA MORTON 2051 HARRIS RD MINERAL POINT, WI 53565 608-987-3811

JERRY & ROBIN PARDUS NOB HILL SHROP’S 11010 N OLD MILL RD MCCONNELL, IL 61050 815-868-2425 nobhillfarms@aeroinc.net Sh

ANN MOSES 5570 BELLBROOK RD BROOKLYN, WI 53521 608-220-6362 mosesae@gmail.com Ch

LAURA & ANDY MEYER EMERALD VALLEY FARM N8020 SWITZKE RD WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-206-8445 tractorgirl76@hotmail.com Ox

MOUNTAIN VIEW MACHINE WADE & LISA STEENECK 47324 309TH ST BERESFORD, SD 57004 605-253-2018 mountainviewmachine@ hotmail.com www.mountainviewlivestock.com WSWF Vendor

GEORGIA MEYER SILVER CREEK FARM N1897 CTY RD M WATERTOWN, WI 53098 920-210-0226 georgia@silvercreekalpaca.com www.silvercreekalpaca.com Certified Sorter

BOB NELSON PINE V-EWE FARM W4037 CTY RD RR CEDAR GROVE, WI 53013 262-305-6027 pinevewefarm@ bertramwireless.com Kat

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JEFF, LESLIE, JOELLE & ANDY NEVENS A&J NEVENS LIVESTOCK N1225 HILLESTAD RD LODI, WI 53555 608-592-7842 aandjnevenslivestock@ frontier.com http://myplace.frontier. com/~jrnevens Ta

SHELBY, SCOTT & LISA PASKEY PASKEY SUFFOLKS 5213 CO HWY TT COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527 608-837-3725 Su DALE & JANET PATTERSON 9587 STATE RD 133 GLEN HAVEN, WI 53810 608-994-2390 jndfarms@tds.net Su Pol TOM & LINDA PEETERS WILLOW FARM W7147 CTY RD JJ HORTONVILLE, WI 54944 920-757-5204 peeters@execpc.com ShetSh

RAYMOND PEREZ RAYMOND PEREZ RANCH BOX 218 VAUGHN, NM 88353 575-584-2667 Ra DEAN PETERSON, DVM JANESVILLE VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER 5021 WRIGHT CRT MILTON, WI 53563 608-868-1761 jamc@janesvillevet.com www.janesvillevet.com Sheep Veterinary Services GRAHAM & MARGARET PHILLIPSON LITTLEDALE FARM 21925 CTY HWY ZZ RICHLAND CENTER, WI 53581 608-647-7118 littledalefarm@countryspeed.com www.littledalefarm.com NCh ScBl Mule DICK & GRACE PIECHOWSKI HOLMLAND FARMS N1060 HWY 22 WAUPACA, WI 54981 715-258-2757 holmland@solarus.net Su MARTA POPPEN FAMILY PINE VIEW SHEEP FARM 10297 N COLUMBINE RD FORRESTON, IL 61030 815-541-3542 poppenm.bym@gmail.com NCW Cor Mer Com ROGER PRICE RIVERSIDE FARM N7556 STATE RD 44 PARDEEVILLE, WI 53954 608-429-2750 Do Su DOUGLAS & MARY QUAAK N6748 CTY RD 577 INGALLS, MI 49848 906-753-4153 quaak@dreamscp.com ClF Nav RALPH RABACH RABACH SHEEP 5028 CTY TT STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 920-743-7143 Ha Su Com RED OAK FARM WELDON & LEEANNE RICHERT 13910 W PRICE LAKE RD, PO BOX 523 CABLE, WI 54821 715-798-3048 redoakfarm26@cheqnet.net WSWF Vendor

2013 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships STEPHEN REDMAN REDMAN’S ICELANDIC SHEEP HAVEN PO BOX 133 WILMOT, WI 53181 847-812-4495 sredman91@gmail.com www.redmansicelandicsheep haven.com Ice RICHARD & GRETCHEN REGNERY WHITE FISH BAY FARM 3831 CLARK LAKE RD STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 920-743-1560 innkeepers@ whitefishbayfarm.com www.whitefishbayfarm.com Cor NCW MARIAH RICHARDSON RICHARDSON FARMS W395 S4505 HWY Z DOUSMAN, WI 53118 262-470-2010 mrichardsonfarms@gmail.com Su RIVERWINDS FARM JILL JOHNSON 11666 CTY RD D BOYD, WI 54726 715-667-3499 theflock@riverwindsfarm.com www.riverwindsfarm.com WSWF Vendor RICHARD & SYLVIA ROEMBKE ROEMBKE HAMPSHIRES 3696 COUNTRY AIRE DR CEDARBURG, WI 53012 262-377-1491 rsrmke@att.net Ha MARK, JULIE, ERIN & REBECCA ROEMBKE 3504 COUNTRY AIRE DR CEDARBURG, WI 53012 262-707-0032 mjrhamps@hotmail.com Ha JIM & SUE RUPNOW RUPNOW HAMP SHOW LAMBS T6617 N. TROY WAUSAU, WI 54403 715-675-6894 profshowsupply@aol.com www.wisconsinshowlambs.com Ha WT PAT RYAN BURR OAK FARM 1732 80TH AVE DRESSER, WI 54009 715-755-2530 burroakfarm@centurytel.net NCW BARB SALAS PO BOX 133, N8996 HWY 26 BURNETT, WI 53922 920-689-0124 salasfarm@hotmail.com

DARREN & CHERI SATTLER SATTLER FARM LAMB W3167 COUNTY HWY F CHILTON, WI 53014 920-849-9749 darren@sattlerfarmlamb.com Su Ha WT

TRACY SENGUPTA FIREFLY FIELDS 4110 W PLYMOUTH CHURCH RD BELOIT, WI 53511 608-345-8555 tracy@fireflyfields.com www.fireflyfields.com Fin

BOB & SHARON SCHAEFER EVERGREEN FARM D2720 DAY AVE MARSHFIELD, WI 54449 715-387-4923 evergreen@tznet.com Ch

JORDAN & CONNOR SIEMERS 14421 MINERAL SPRINGS RD NEWTON, WI 53063 920-946-8525 siemers@excel.net Com

RICHARD & KAREN SCHAMBOW CASS HOLLOW TUNIS 3501 N DOHS RD EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 608-876-6804 www.casshollowtunis.com Tu RICHARD & JUDY SCHAMBOW HIGH POINT SUFFOLKS 2417 W STARK RD JANESVILLE, WI 53545 608-743-1473 highpt@hughes.net www.highpointsuffolks.com Su GEORGE O & FRED H SCHILLING N 685 S GARDEN RD WATERTOWN, WI 53098 Com TIM & THERESE SCHROEDER SCHROEDER FARM W4351 KRUPP RD BLACK CREEK, WI 54106 920-984-3710 tschroedersheep@yahoo.com Com WT Su KEITH & BECKY SCHULTZ FAMILY LEVEL HILLS FARM 400 OAKRIDGE COURT FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538 920-568-0895 levelhillsfarm@sbcglobal.net So JAMES, BECKY, KATHRYN & WILLIAM SCHWARTZ DEERE GREEN VALLEY FARM N3774 N VALLEY RD CASCADE, WI 53011 920-207-4595 flockofschwartzs@yahoo.com Su WT Com AUBRIE SEEGER SEEGER FARMS N4937 VEYSLY LAKE RD OGDENSBURG, WI 54962 715-256-0756 mksuehs@wolfnet.net Ha

DEBBIE SKUBAL 117 1/2 ELLIS ST KEWAUNEE, WI 54216 920-388-4999 dllanger@att.net WENDY SLEIDER W289 S2954 ROAD DT WAUKESHA, WI 53188 414-630-4902 fsleider@wi.rr.com HAROLD, DON & NONA SMITH BONA VITA FARM 17182 CTY HWY T TOMAH, WI 54660 608-372-2283 birdmo@centurytel.net Kat ShetSh TINA SPIELMANN 4001 N PROSPECT AVE #27 SHOREWOOD, WI 53211 920-219-0286 librariesaresanctuaries@ hotmail.com GRACE STANDISH 72 FITZER RD FRENCHTOWN, NJ 08825 908-996-4762 freedomfarms@att.net LORI STEPHENSON SOMMARANG FARM SHETLANDS N80 W34386 PETERSON RD OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 262-966-2021 stephenson@netwurx.net www.sommarangfarm.com ShetSh GENE STETZER IRISH OAKS W13620 CTY RD H MELROSE, WI 54642 608-488-5271 gene.stetzer47@gmail.com Mon Com JOE & SANDY STEVENS STEVENS FAMILY FARM 20079 JUSTICE RD CAMP DOUGLAS, WI 54618 608-427-3855 sfamfarm@hotmail.com Com Ice

LARRY STROBEL STROBEL’S LITTLE SIX W4011 EBENEZER DR WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-253-7207 strobelsix@gmail.com Su WT MARLIN & GERALYN SUBRA SUBRA SUFFOLKS W15142 COUNTY RD P TAYLOR, WI 54659 715-662-3003 blossombarn@centurytel.net Su MARK & KAY SUEHS E5372 SWAN RD MANAWA, WI 54949 920-596-2712 Ha ELLEN SULLIVAN 123 LAKE ST PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 262-691-1218 angora53072@yahoo.com Fiber Artist SUTTER’S GOLD ’N FLEECE LIZ SUTTER 9094 CTY RD O SAINT GERMAIN, WI 54558 715-479-7634 liz@suttersgoldenfleece.com www.suttersgoldnfleece.com WSWF Vendor SYDELL INC KYLE CHRISTIANSEN 46935 SD HWY 50 BURBANK, SD 57010 800-842-1369 ktchristianson@yahoo.com www.sydell.com WSWF Vendor THE SHEPHERD’S PURSE ANN REISER 6342 ALLEN RD SOBIESKI, WI 54171 920-822-8546 areiser52@gmail.com www.myshepherdspurse.com Lin BL SHARON & SAM THIEL STONEY PATCH W16304 THIEL LANE TIGERTON, WI 54486 715-535-2932 stsales1@frontiernet.net Su MERLIN & BETTY THOM THOM’S ROLLING HILLS N5160 STATE HIGHWAY 151 COLUMBUS, WI 53925-8982 920-623-3978 Com DAVID L. THOMAS 1675 OBSERVATORY DR MADISON, WI 53706 608-263-4306 dlthomas@wisc.edu www.fyi.uwex.edu/ wisheepandgoat/

MARTY & TERRI THOMAS FAMILY THOMAS CLUB LAMBS 5463 TOWNHALL DR PULASKI, WI 54162 920-822-5217 wreststuds@aol.com www.thomasclublambs.com Su Ha NCW WT ALLAN, HEIDI & TY THORSON METRO HAMPS W460 SYDO RD COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-344-1235 metrohamps@hotmail.com www.wisconsinshowlambs.com Ha WT DONNA TOWELL D. LEE WOOLEE’S RABBITRY & YARNS W317 S6853 SCHNITZLER RD MUKWONAGO, WI 53149 262-392-3553 dlwoolees@centurytel.net www.dlwoolees.com WWW SARA TROXEL TROXEL COLUMBIAS PO BOX 392 PLAINFIELD, WI 53966 715-340-4812 sarabauck@gmail.com Col DAVID & MARY TROXEL TROXEL COLUMBIAS N6127 9TH AVE PLAINFIELD, WI 53966 715-335-6854 dmtroxel@hotmail.com Col STEVEN T ULATT 5105 N 91ST ST MILWAUKEE, WI 53225 414-353-4800 sulatt.stu@gmail.com PHYLLIS TURNER 2310 Keyes Avenue Madison, WI 53711 608 251-0985 WWW UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISON/ARLINGTON SHEEP UNIT TODD TAYLOR SHEPHERD W4857 MEEK RD ARLINGTON, WI 53911 608-846-5858 toddtaylor@wiscmail.wisc.edu Ha Ra Ta Pol CORINNE URESK S6445 LADWIG HILL RD DESOTO, WI 54624 608-648-2713 Com CANDISE & JOHANNA UTZIG 3555 N EMERALD GROVE RD MILTON, WI 53563 608-921-6981 cutzig@centurytel.net Tu

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2013 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships TOM VAASEN 4392 HWY 81 E LANCASTER, WI 53813 608-723-6782 IdF LYNNE VALIQUETTE VALIQUETTE’S LAMB & WOOL N8091 AMUNDSON COULEE RD HOLMEN, WI 54636 608-526-4339 lynnevaliquette@icloud.com ClF DUANE & LINDA VANLOO WOOLEY ACRES W6977 CTY RD C BURNETT, WI 53922 920-324-2846 Com Kat PAUL & CAROL WAGNER HIDDEN VALLEY FARM/ WOOLEN MILL 14804 NEWTON RD VALDERS, WI 54245 920-758-2803 hvfarmwoolenmill@lakefield.net www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolen mill.com Coop WSWF vendor HARLAND & DELIGHT WALKER GREEN GABLES W12110 GEISE RD WATERLOO, WI 53594 920-478-2816 Pol SUE & DAN WALLACE 29115 CTY HWY P KENDALL, WI 54638 608-463-7552 PETER & MARY WALLACE WHITE DOVE FARM 173 CTY RD A CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523 608-884-4301 whitedove@jvlnet.com Cor NCW ED, DANA & MAURA WEINERS OAK SHADE FARM W1620 STATE RD 11 BURLINGTON, WI 53105 262-763-9049 mwieners88@hotmail.com Sh NCW

KENNETH & MAKI WIERING 6998 TANNERY RD TWO RIVERS, WI 54241 920-657-1281 makiswiering@hotmail.com Su WILD FIBER WOOLS CHRISTINE SAVOY N8545 STAUFENBEIL RD PORTAGE, WI 53901 608-576-7523 csopti-call@jvl.net WSWF Vendor SUE WILLIS JANSU FARM 1811 MANCHESTER RD SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 815-389-4050 jansufarm@aol.com Ra DOUG & ROY WILSON CORNER VIEW CLUB LAMBS N4357 CTY RD T SHAWANO, WI 54166 608-215-4490 cvclublambs@hotmail.com Ha WT EVA WILSON SHEEPY HOLLOW FARMS OF DOOR COUNTY LLC 3454 S ALABAMA AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53207 414-421-5358 eva.dawnwilson@gmail.com LARRY & LAEL WILSON MAPLEWOOD NORTH/ HEARTHSIDE FIBERS W3476 CTY B JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2362 sheep@maplewoodnorth.com www.maplewoodnorth.com ShetSh WSWF vendor CATHERINE WINEMAN CATHY’S CREATIONS M636 GALVIN AVE STRATFORD, WI 54484 715-687-4741 sheephides@gmail.com http://cathys-creations.com Com

WISCONSIN HAMPSHIRE SHEEP ASSOCIATION TERRI ANDERSON, SECRETARY W5769 CTY RD S JUNEAU, WI 53039 920-386-2540 State Breed Association WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK BREEDERS ASSOCIATION JILL ALF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7811 N CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL RD EDGERTON, WI 53534 608-868-2505 alfhamp@centurytel.net www.wisconsinlivestock breeders.com State Livestock Association WISCONSIN SHEEP DAIRY COOPERATIVE LARRY OR EMILY MEISEGEIER N6430 HWY 40 BRUCE, WI 54819 715-868-2285 ebmeisegeier@sheepmilk.biz www.sheepmilk.biz WSWF Vendor

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MIKE WISHNESKI & KATE CARLSON BIG SKY SHEPHERDS RANCH 4373 KRUEGERS QUARRY RD OCONTO, WI 54153 920-834-5709 Pol Efr JON, WYNN, ROBYN, KURTH & AURETTA WITTKOPF KURTH FARMS N35 W29202 NORTH SHORE DR PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 262-367-6192 jwwittkopf@core.com Ha Do BL WOOL FROM OVER THE HILL KALEN NICHOLS W3944 KAMMES DR BELLEVILLE, WI 53508 608-424-3938 woolfromoverthehill@hotmail.com WSWF Vendor WOOL WARP & WHEEL ROB CETNER PO BOX 225 RICHMOND, IL 60071 815-678-4063 woolwarpandwheel@ peoplepc.com www.woolwarpandwheel.com WSWF Vendor

GALE & JOE YAEGER YAEGERS ACRES LLC N3024 ASJE RD CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523 608-423-1575 galeyaeger@gmail.com Cor DAVID & CAROLE PINE YORKSHIRE ROSE FARM W5416 KING RD RIO, WI 53960 608-469-0790 yorkshirerosefarm@gmail.com www.yorkshirerosefarm.com Romn Ra WSWF vendor SUSAN ZILLER WOOLY BEE FARM 13706 PLEASANT VALLEY RD WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 815-338-3202 woolybeefarm@yahoo.com www.woolybeefarm.com LL TERRY ZIMDARS FAMILY W13404 CARTER RD RIPON, WI 54971 920-295-9506 terryzimdars@gmail.com Ha