Wool Handling Seminars
Wool Handling Seminars sponsered by CCWG
CCWG conducts wool handling seminars in Eastern and Western Canada at convenient times and locations during the year. We are extending an invitation to all wool depot operators and shearers to determine if there is interest.
Please contact head office for more info or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Thank you,
Eric Bjergso, General Manager
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Box 130 142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P3
613-257-2714 [email protected]
Fleece Assessment Workshop 2022
Ontario Handweavers and Spinners' hands-on Fleece Assessment Workshop at Kimber Valley Farms on April 23 & 24, 2022. Live and in person with Dr. Lisa Surber.
For details and registration go to the OHS website - https://ohs.on.ca
Location - Kimber Valley Farms in Kimberley, ON
When - April 23-24, 2022
Cost - $200 for OHS members
SheepFest 2019
SheepFest offers an educational day with 3 dynamic speakers speaking about wool, nutrition, herd health and artisan cheese. Click the poster for more info.
Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia conducted a Wool Handling & Evaluation Course in 2018
Date: July 4th - 6th, 2018
Location: NSPE Complex, Bible Hill, NS
Instructor: Lisa Surber
A practical, hands-on course aimed at providing education on improving the qulaity of the flock's wool clip.
Learn good fleece handling & preparation techniques, from the sheep to the sack.
"Improved Quality = Increased Returns"
Learn to assess wool for different end-users, such as in the fibre arts and crafts.
Register: before June 22
Contact: Ashley at SPANS 902-895-0581 [email protected]