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Antique Shearing Equipment Display

David and Nancy Greene of White Hall, Maryland will share their collection of late 19th century and ...

Featured Breed: Jacob

The majestic Jacob Sheep is a special addition to flocks throughout North America. Unique, regal, us ...

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

You are invited to visit the Main Exhibition Annex any time between 9:00 a.m. and noon and 1:00 and ...

Free Fiber Arts Lecture: Embracing your Fibershed with the Chesapeake Fibershed

There is a major disconnect between what we wear and our knowledge of its impact on land, air, water ...

Maryland Make It With Wool Fashion Show

The annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition is dedicated to encouraging sewing and knitting enth ...

Parade of Sheep Breeds

The American sheep industry offers a wide range of genetic diversity. To celebrate that diversity an ...

Sheep Breeds Display

A rare opportunity to view over thirty different breeds of sheep in one place. Breeders will explain ...

Sheep Shearing Demonstrations

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is pleased to have Emily Chamelin Hickman of Westminster, Mar ...

Sheepdog Demonstrations

The Sheepdog Demonstrations at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival are always a crowd favorite. F ...

Spin-In

Bring your spinning wheel, spindle, or charka and join our fun and FREE gathering of fiber enthusias ...

Storytelling For All Ages with Tim Livengood

Tim Livengood is a storyteller since way back, learning from vinyl LPs on a record player. He is tha ...

The Return of Njörðr’s Wanderers

After being rained out on Saturday last year, Njörðr's Wanderers will be making a return engagemen ...

2023 tickets and catalogs now on sale!

Tickets and catalogs for the 2023 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2023.eventbrite.com.

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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Blending Board Primer with Roy Clemes, you will learn basic techniques and use of a blending board from one of its designers. The class will not only demonstrate the versatility of the blending board -- blending fibers of various types, lengths, and colors -- but also the strength of the blending board - quickly preparing fiber in rolags for woolen spinning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #ilovecolor #knittersofinstagram #wool #neverenoughyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinner #handspin #handspunyarn #handspunstagram #handspunwool #roving #yarnonthehoof #handspunyarn #shoplocal #handspinning #colorinspiration #neverenoughcolor #neverenoughtime #tourdefleece #spinmorewool #spinnersgonnaspin #ilovespinning #artisandyer ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Technicolor Shawls, Kim McBrien Evans will take you on an in-depth look at color play in shawls. Basic color theory and multiple yarn management techniques will up your shawl game. You can plan for amount of yarn you need and learn to use your leftovers to make fantastic garments. This is a half day class Friday afternoon.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#ShopSmall #farmtoneedles #knitting #neverenoughyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #yarnaddiction #crochetersofig #knittersofinstagram #nevernotknitting #handknitting #knittersgonnaknit #i_love_knitting #knittingjoy #knitknitknit #ilovewool #marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Needle Felted Whale with Kristen Walsh, you will make this needle felted whale that packs a lot of different techniques! You will master color gradation, creation of texture, using bead eyes, building “pieces” of your work on your work surface and then adding it to your project and using wire as an armature. All of that while making a wonderful whale that will grace your home for years to come. This is a half day class on Friday morning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #wool #felt #felted #feltedwool #feltedanimals #handfelt #handfelted #handfelting #handfeltedwool #roving #handdyedfiber #farmtofiber #farmtofelt #wool #ilovewool #ilovefelt #ilovefelting #woolfelt #needlefelted #needlefelt #cutefelt ... See MoreSee Less
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