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9/21/15 - NEW this year! We have a fantastic new event called "Shepherds Talk Fiber" - a scheduled list of talks about breeds focusing on their fiber. Our presenters have been asked to provide a 5 min intro of their breed, highlighting its fiber & Breed Association information. What is the breed standard for the showcased breed, color, micron, special characteristics, historical and/or current uses?
Any special care and handling of the sheep to produce great fiber (Breeding choices, nutrition, stress, coating, controlling vegetable matter, effects of lambing or age)
15 Minute Presentation or Demo
This can be spinning and talking about various ways to spin the breed for different results, OR
Recommendations on how to have it commercially prepared (what spin or ply or weight of yarn best highlight your breed’s characteristics etc.)
OR
Talk and/or demonstrate felting, or weaving or any other ‘best use’ for the breed’s fiber and what makes it special,
OR
You might see them could skirt a fleece, or do just about anything they want to get you excited about their breed’s fiber (why they love it?)
5 Min Question and answer.
Show up on time to learn about breeds that would work for your new flock (hint hint), or types of fiber you may never have worked with before. Enjoy! Add the talks to your Sched so you get reminders and can plan your festival experience.

Our 2015 Schedule is evolving. Please check back to see additions and create a Sched account to start your own custom festival schedule and plan your time wisely. Share events with friends and family via Facebook and Twitter to rally them to plan the day together. Accommodations around the Hudson Valley are booking up, so if you haven’t done it, get on that ASAP. This is just the schedule - see our official website www.sheepandwool.com to volunteer and see more pics.
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Loop of the Loom

Loop of the Loom is a relaxing destination from New York City’s hustle and bustle where you can release yourself freely, anything is possible with SAORI weaving.
Since 2005, Loop of the Loom is the only registered SAORI weaving studio in the New York metropolitan area, and we are delighted to introduce you to this unique and easy-to-learn form.
Loop of the Loom is also an artistic community that enjoys the freedom and love of SAORI weaving. Here we practice the philosophy of SAORI like a zen dojo by weaving to find our inner peace. You will not be forced to copy the technique, nor be judged because we all respect individuality.
Through over 15 years of teaching experience, we have originated a unique session named "Mindful Zen Weaving" which has been providing thousands of people around the world with a meditative and aesthetic weaving experience. We welcome people from all walks of life to discover the mindfulness benefits of our little zen dojos.
Come see our booth for unique yarns and dyes imported exclusively from Japan.