Wool Works
C$300.00 Regular Price
C$185.00Sale Price
Hands on skills for a sustainable supply chain
Weekend workshop at Odarka Acres with Emily McIvor of New Wave Fibre
April 26th-27th
Saturday: Farm to table dinner, Slideshow presentation, Networking
Sunday: Hands on Workshop, Farm to table lunch
Join us for this 1.5 day hands-on workshop on getting
fleece ready for market. Learn how to skirt fleece
including recognizing the different parts of the animal and
different wool types. Learn about best practices for safe
storage, transportation and processing options currently
available in Canada.
Workshop Take homes
- Print out chart of Canadian wool mills and wool buyers
- Discussion of sheep breeds and what each is best suited for
- Discussion of hide tanning, wool pellets and bedding
- Templates for yarn ball bands and other sales tools
- Complimentary (optional) membership in the Canadian Wool
- Collective, a grass roots wool advocacy organization that has created
- Canada’s first certification program
- Ongoing support from Wool Works broker and consultant
- Connections with others in your region for coordinating processing
Includes:
- Free Camping
- Catered Saturday Dinner & Sunday lunch
- Additional accomidations available - Please email for more info