Wool Judging Certification Course, Levels 1 & 2 

Visit Manitoba Fibre Festival website for more details

In 2018 we are offering both Level 1 and Level 2 of the certification program
Level 1: September 12 – 13, 2018
Level 2: September 13 – 14, 2018

Red River Exhibition Place, Mezzanine Level, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Instructor:  Susie Gourlay 
Wool is one of two major products derived from sheep.  It comes in many forms, from fine, medium and long wool, all the way to specialty wools.  The wool from each breed has unique characteristics and unique uses. Evaluating wool requires that we look at several parts of the fleece to determine both the best characteristics as well as the degree of fault.

LEVEL 1 

During this 1 ½ day course, participants will study the characteristics of the four groupings of wool, learn to recognize various faults, come to understand scoring methods and undertake practice judging and scoring. This is a valuable course for anyone producing, selling, or working with wool.

Wednesday  September 12, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday September 13, 9:00 am – noon  

Cost: $225  — includes an extensive manual, wool samples, and handouts
Register: Manitoba Fibre Festival 
Payment: Pay $225 by paypal or via etransfer to [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent once your payment is received.

LEVEL 2

The aims of Level 2 of the Wool Judging Certification course are to continue examining the characteristics of wool, identify faults and flaws, to develop a systematic, efficient judging routine as well as being able to objectively evaluate the wool for dimensional (fibre diameter, length and strength), quantitative (clean fibre yield) and subjective (handle and purity) qualities. There will be written and practical evaluations; successful students will receive a certificate.

Prerequisite: Completion of Wool Judging Certification, Level 1

Thursday September 13, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday September 14, 9:00 am – noon

Cost: $175
Register: Manitoba Fibre Festival
Payment: Pay $175 by paypal or via etransfer to [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent once your payment is received.

For more information contact: Gerry Oliver phone 204-834-2261 email [email protected] or Margaret Brook  [email protected]
This class is made possible by the generous support of: Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers & Red River Exhibition Association

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the qualities of wool -- anyone who raises sheep, sells fleeces, or works with wool. 

Wool Judging Course, Level 1 - Part 1 of a 2-part certification program

The Manitoba Fibre Festival is please to announce that we are hosting a wool judging course in September, just before the Festival. 

Date: September 14-15, 2017 
Location: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Instructors:  Susie Gourlay and Val Fiddler
Contact: Gerry Oliver [email protected] or Margaret Brook [email protected]