Upcoming Events
Hoof Trimming Workshop.
Rutland Area Shepherds is pleased to announce a foot trimming clinic at Sue and Rob Carey’s farm in Wallingford, VT. on June 20th at 6:30pm. The clinic will cover basic hoof care, how to properly trim hooves and sheep handling for trimming. We will also cover the use of a sheep chair, the prevention and treatment of hoof problems including how to set up walk through foot baths. Almost all hoof issues are preventable with regular hoof care. Stop problems before they start! This clinic will be taught by experienced shepherds that have trimmed in excess of 100,000 hooves!
The clinic is open to all. To register or for further information contact RAS at info@vermontshepherds.com.
Pittsford Sheep and Wool Festival
Sunday, October 7, 2018 11 am – 4 pm.
The Festival this year will be at the Pittsford Recreation Area, on Furnace Rd., right next to the Vermont Police Academy.
Classes
Needle Felting Classes:
Needle Felting Classes 2018
Instructor: Sue Carey
Saturday, April 21 – 1 to 4: Gallery at the Vault, Springfield Vermont
Create Wool Flowers: Whimsy or realistic flowers felted from wool.
Contact — galleryvault@vermontel.net or 802-885-7111
Saturday and Sunday, April 21 & 22: Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts
Intense Creating Wool Flowers: From start to finish with details and shading.
Contact — www.fletcherfarm.orgor(802) 228-8770
Saturday through Tuesday, July 14 through July 16: Fletcher Farm School
Flying Creatures: Learn how to attach wings to a felted creation of your choice.
Contact — www.fletcherfarm.orgor(802) 228-8770
Wednesday July 18 through Friday July 20, Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts Felters Choice: Bring your ideas and Sue will show you how to create it out of wool.
Contact — www.fletcherfarm.orgor(802) 228-8770
Contact Sue at suesmysercarey@hotmail.com for more information.