SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018

10 AM to 4 PM

HELD AT 123 FARM

10600 HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE.

CHERRY VALLEY, CA 92223

TEL. 951-845-1151

Centered around the Organic Galleries, the event offers various sheep and wool related activities including various crafts, hands-on experiences in wool processing and food made in-house using organic ingredients from our farm.

Sheep Shearing

View the sheep shearer work on removing the winter woolies from our sheep.

 

Craft Classes

From rug hooking to knitting, register for one of our many craft classes using wool.

 

Felting | Dream Catchers

Some of our more popular classes, learn how to make your own felted sheep or dream catcher. Classes take place in the Spanish Courtyard.

 

Wool Processing

Experience the different stages of wool processing, from washing and drying to fleece carding.

Organic Galleries

Twelve vintage cottages converted into farm-themed shops based on products from our farm (honey, lavender, tea, etc.). Try some sheep ice cream from the Sweet Barn or enjoy afternoon tea at the cafe.

 

Sheep Feeding

Ongoing throughout the day. Come to the sheep shearing pen to feed our sheep. $1 per person. Feed our sheep an olive branch.

 

Food Court

Food made in-house using organic ingredients from our farm. Some dishes are made with our own organic lamb. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Natural Dyes

Learn how some of our wool is dyed naturally and also try your hand at drop spindling.

 

Live Music

Live music provided by Echo Sparks.

 

Kids Crafts

Sheep-themed activities for the little ones.

 

Vendors

Various knitting and wool associations. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please call Richard at 951-845-1151.

 

SHEPHERD'S PIE

ground lamb, root vegetables cooked in a rich tomato sauce, covered with creamy mashed potato and sourdough bread crumbs  12

 

LAMB & GRITS

braised lamb in rich tomato sauce with spices and herbs, creamy polenta, sauteed mixed vegetables    14

 

LAMB BURGER

grilled lamb burger on brioche bun with lavender onion jam goat cheese spread and wild arugula   10

 

Activities & Craft Classes

Sign up for craft classes involving wool! Spaces are limited, so we highly recommend you sign up online. There will be a few spots available in person.

Felting Class

Make your own felted lamb using wool from our sheep. Limited to 15 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $12

Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm.

Class Duration: 90-100 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Dream Catcher Crafts

Tess Emmons has a B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Fashion Marketing and Management. She recently had an art installment that was featured in the Art Institute with dream catchers. Participants will create and take home dream catchers. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $7

Class Times: 10:30 am-3:00 pm (every 30 mins.)

Class Duration: 15-20 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Wool Weaving

Peggy Mac Intosh is a weaving designer and instructor.  She also teaches spinning and knitting.  Participants will learn weaving using cardboard looms and make a bracelet and make a bracelet. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $6

Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.

Class Duration: 60 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Knitting Class

Mary Anne Colvey is a partner at Hands on Knitting Center and teaches knitting classes. Participants will learn the basics of knitting and make bracelets using knitting needles and yarn. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $6

Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.

Class Duration: 60 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Crochet Class

Kandi Jackson is a partner at Hands on Knitting Center and is a crochet teacher. Participants will use hooks and worsted weight yarn to make a bracelet.  Participants will keep the materials. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $6

Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.

Class Duration: 60 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Rug Punching

Una Walker is a felter and rug hooker that likes combining the two mediums into usable pieces of art. Participants will make "rug mugs"( or coasters) and learn the basics of punch needle rug hooking. Limited to 6 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $6

Class Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm.

Class Duration: 60 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

 

 

Spinning Class

Felicia Wright is a spinning teacher a Hands on Knitting Center.  She also owns a Fiber Arts company called BahBah Fibers.  Participants will use spindles during the class and learn the art of spinning and will take home the fiber they have spun.  There will be the option to buy the spindles. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.

Cost: $6

Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.

Class Duration: 60 minutes

REGISTER ONLINE

 

Sheep Feeding

Ongoing throughout the day. Come to the sheep shearing pen to feed our sheep. $1 per person. Feed our sheep an olive branch.

 

Sheep Shearing

View a demonstration of our sheep being shorn of their wool. Demonstrations ongoing 10 am-4 pm. Free.

 

Wool Processing

Learn about wool processing, beginning with wool washing. Free.

 

Natural Dyes

See how natural dyes are made using leaves, herbs and other organic materials from our farm. Try your hand at drop spindling. Free.

 

Children's Crafts

Activities include finger knitting, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt game and more! Prices vary.

 

 

 

 

Contact

Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions by filling out the form below or by calling us at 951-845-1151.

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