Check this page as
we confirm our list of
"Things to Do & See"!
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Let the Wealthy & Great,
Roll in Splendor and State,
I envy then not I declare it,
I eat my own Lamb,
My Chickens & Ham,
I shear my own fleece & I wear it,
I have Lawns, I have Bowers,
I have Fruits, I have Flowers,
The Lark is my morning alarmer,
so jolly boys now,
Here's God Speed the Plough,
Long Life & Success to the Farmer.
English Verse circa 1890
See you at the Farm!
Peter & Yvonne Uhlianuk
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~ 2008 Festival
Highlights ~
For the Young
and Old
Sheep Shearing ~ Main Barn
The once a year harvest of wool from the Mt. Bruce Station Flock.
Skirting, grading and fleece evaluation. Jacketed fleeces for sale.
Your choice of Corriedale, coloured Corriedale, Mooritt, and Jacob.
Border Collie Field Demonstrations
~ East Field
Times: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm on Saturday & Sunday.
Watch these super intelligent dogs do the job they love best!
Gathering, herding, and driving the sheep under the direction of
Michelle Stepp of Marlette, Michigan. Michelle is an expert Border
Collie breeder and trainer.
Visiting Fiber Animals ~
Alpacas, Llamas, Angora Rabbits, and all of the products for sale!
Demonstrations ~
Keeping our heritage alive today! Fiber Crafts, Beekeeping, Broom
Making, and other Farm & Country Skills.
Farm & Flock Entertainment ~
As always, the Festival opens with our resident piper, Don Mills, who
greets the morning sun and Festival goers. Fiddles, mandolins and other instruments fill the air
with a touch of bluegrass and end the day!
~ Food &
Refreshments ~
As always, we offer you our Farm Grill
Lamb Menu. The food will be as good as the Sheep, Gardens, and Friends
that you meet!
Served from 11am till 4pm
~ Junior Events ~
An Adult Supervised Area where the next
generation can learn some new talents. Our Junior Instructors, ages 8
- 12, will teach your children and learn about business.
Make a Woolly Sheep ~ Paint a Pumpkin ~ Mini Weaving
Make a Sheep Plate Picture ~ Felt in a Bag
$2 per project. Located in Southwest Barn Field
Straw Mountain & Maze ~ $2 per person
Hay Wagon Rides ~ $2 per person
~ Country
Know-How 2008 Workshops ~
For the Beginner & Experienced!
REGISTER on arrival at the Festival Entrance
OR to PRE-REGISTER and RESERVE your space
please call 810-798-2568.
IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER.
Workshops are scheduled on Saturdays and
Sundays.
Please note that not all workshops are offered both days.
Please check back once the schedule is confirmed.
Spaces are filled on a first come first paid basis.
We recommend that you arrive and register as early as possible
the day
of or call to pre-register.
Ages from 12 yrs. to
Adult.
Workshops are approximately one hour long and range from $15 to $25.
All equipment
and materials are included in Workshop Fee.
~ Saturday,
September 27, 2008 ~
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Elegant Felted Flowers
Suzanne Higgs
Time: 10:30
Location: East A
Price: $40
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Wet Felting
Make these extraordinary flowers using a
merino/silk blend and warm water, along with the experienced
guidance of fiber artist Suzanne Higgs of Hooked on Felt. These
beautiful creations can be used to embellish anything from
sweaters, purses, or even the wall.
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Wooly Mug Rug
Ann Jacobs
Time: 10:30
Location: West A
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Rug Braiding
Learn to braid these mini farmhouse rugs as
coasters for your favorite coffee mugs. They are made from unspun
wool roving of the Lincoln sheep, a breed traditionally used to rugs
because of their durable fleece. Textile instructor Ann Jacobs of
Baker College will teach you the braiding and sewing techniques in
this easy, satisfying workshop. Then, if you like the process, go
shopping for enough wool to make yourself a full-sized version for
home, from Mr. Warrick, who raised the Lincolns and who has a booth.
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Got Wool? Punch Needle Embroidery
Denise Daher
Time: 10:30
Location: West B
Price: $30
Size: Max 6 students
Skill Type: Punch
Needle Embroidery
Punch needle embroidery creates a design very similar to rug hooking,
only in miniature. A specialized needle "punches" loops of embroidery
floss or pearl cotton through a backer fabric to make a raised design.
Longtime instructor at Mt. Bruce Station's Workshops, Shelly
Buckman will teach you how to embroider this
bounding, colorful sheep, and you keep all the materials (including the
punch needle and embroidery hoop).
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Sheepy Thyme – An Original Rug Hook Design
Lynne Kossarek
Time: 12:00
Location:
East A
Price: $35
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Rug Hooking
Learn the traditional art of primitive rug hooking
to create this delightful miniature sheep rug. “Sheepy Thyme” is an
easy, original design, taught by local fiber artist Lynne Kossarek of
Never Enough Wool.
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3D Needle Felting
Greg Francisco
Time: 12:00
Location: West B
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Needle Felting
Use colorful unspun wool to create all kinds of
decorative 3 dimensional objects. Greg Francisco of Jehovah Jireh
Farms will instruct students in the easy craft of “needle felting”.
All materials are included, along with enough wool to take home and
continue the creativity.
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Nuno Felting on Silk Scarves
Mary Kramer
Time: 12:00
Location: West A
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Nuno Felting
Nuno felting is the fastest growing technique in modern feltmaking.
Layers of wool and/or silk fibers are applied onto a base fabric, and
then wet felted to create an interesting, and very unique textural and
visual treat. Explore this fabulous technique with Mary Kramer of Mt.
Clemens by creating your own design on a silk scarf. All materials are
provided and students take their completed project home with them.
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Introduction to Spinning
Various Spinning Instructors
Time: 12:00 and 1:30
Location: East B
Price: $25
Size: Absolute max 4 students
Skill Type: Spinning
Join experienced spinner and long-time festival vendor Sue Wiley of
Wiley's Woolies for an enjoyable introductory class on the art of
spinning. This simple but seemingly magical process takes sheep's wool
and turns it into soft, fluffy yarn. Because each student will use a
spinning wheel, class size is limited to 4 students. We suggest you
register early.
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Dyeing a Silk Shibori Scarf
Mary Kramer
Time: 1:30
Location: West A
Price: $30
Size: Max 6 students
Skill Type: Shibori Dyeing
Join fiber artist Mary Kramer of Mt. Clemens to learn the ancient
Japanese version of tie-dye, called Shibori. You'll learn to fold and
pole wrap a silk scarf to be dyed using a few of the many tying
techniques and a little magic. Class fee includes all tools, dye and
silk scarf.
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A Tapestry Crochet Pincushion
June Hinton
Time: 1:30
Location: West B
Price: $25
Size: Max 6 students
Skill Type: Crochet
Join June Hinton of Windy Oak Farm to crochet this simple motif
pincushion. June uses wool from her own special breed of sheep, Baby
Dolls! The project uses 2 natural colors of Baby Doll, and only one kind
of stitch, so it is easy to learn and satisfying. All materials are
included in your kit, even the hook. No prior crochet experience needed.
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Magical Footies for the Perfect Pedicure
Anne Mills
Time: 1:30
Location: East A
Price: $30
Size: Max 4 students
Skill Type: Knitting
The best way to seal in your pedicure is with a cotton footie! Learn how
to knit this feminine, yet practical cotton footie in the round, using
the hot new technique called the Magic Loop. No more double pointed
needles! Starting with the seamless toe, Anne Mills of Nature's Essences
teaches you to work your way up to the heel and around to the decorative
picot cast-off at your ankle. Prior knitting experience required.
This sock technique is great for knitters wanting to try their hand at
socks for the first time!
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~ Sunday, September
28, 2008 ~
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Elegant Felted Flowers
Suzanne Higgs
Time: 10:30
Location: East A
Price: $40
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Wet Felting
Make these extraordinary flowers using a
merino/silk blend and warm water, along with the experienced
guidance of fiber artist Suzanne Higgs of Hooked on Felt. These
beautiful creations can be used to embellish anything from
sweaters, purses, or even the wall.
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3D Needle Felting
Greg Francisco
Time: 10:30
Location: West B
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Needle Felting
Use colorful unspun wool to create all kinds of
decorative 3 dimensional objects. Greg Francisco of Jehovah Jireh
Farms will instruct students in the easy craft of “needle felting”.
All materials are included, along with enough wool to take home and
continue the creativity.
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Nuno Felting on Silk Scarves
Mary Kramer
Time: 12:00
Location: West A
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Nuno Felting
Nuno felting is the fastest growing technique in modern feltmaking.
Layers of wool and/or silk fibers are applied onto a base fabric, and
then wet felted to create an interesting, and very unique textural and
visual treat. Explore this fabulous technique with Mary Kramer of Mt.
Clemens by creating your own design on a silk scarf. All materials are
provided and students take their completed project home with them.
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A Tapestry Crochet Pincushion
June Hinton
Time: 12:00
Location: West B
Price: $25
Size: Max 6 students
Skill Type: Crochet
Join June Hinton of Windy Oak Farm to crochet this simple motif
pincushion. June uses wool from her own special breed of sheep, Baby
Dolls! The project uses 2 natural colors of Baby Doll, and only one kind
of stitch, so it is easy to learn and satisfying. All materials are
included in your kit, even the hook. No prior crochet experience needed.
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Introduction to Spinning
Various Spinning Instructors
Time: 12:00 and 1:30
Location: East B
Price: $25
Size: Absolute max 4 students
Skill Type: Spinning
Join experienced spinner and long-time festival vendor Sue Wiley of
Wiley's Woolies for an enjoyable introductory class on the art of
spinning. This simple but seemingly magical process takes sheep's wool
and turns it into soft, fluffy yarn. Because each student will use a
spinning wheel, class size is limited to 4 students. We suggest you
register early.
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Wooly Electronics Holder
Amy Francisco
Time: 1:30
Location: West B
Price: $30
Size: Max 8 students
Skill Type: Simple sewing
Bring your cell phone, MP3 player, or even your
glasses. Amy Francisco of Jehovah Jireh Farms will help you make
a perfect fitting pouch to protect them, using old wool sweaters and
some bits of yarn. She will teach you how to felt the sweaters,
and some simple hand stitches to embellish the pouch in your own
unique way. All supplies are provided, including a clip to use
for hanging your pouch on your belt loop.
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Dyeing a Silk Shibori Scarf
Mary Kramer
Time: 1:30
Location: West A
Price: $30
Size: Max 6 students
Skill Type: Shibori Dyeing
Join fiber artist Mary Kramer of Mt. Clemens to learn the ancient
Japanese version of tie-dye, called Shibori. You'll learn to fold and
pole wrap a silk scarf to be dyed using a few of the many tying
techniques and a little magic. Class fee includes all tools, dye and
silk scarf.
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Farm Raised Lamb ~
For people that care about what they eat
and where it comes from. Our farm raised lamb is from very healthy
animals raised outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.
No steroids or
antibiotics.
VARIOUS CUTS AVAILABLE.
Purchase your favorite cuts at the Meat Tent on the Upper Lawn or call
in your order ahead at 810-798-2568.
 ~ Visiting Flocks
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Alpacas, Llamas, Angora Rabbits, Fiber Sheep Breeds
Farm
Wool Shop
"Quality Above All"
~ Woolen Yarns ~
For Knitters from Our Michigan Flock to your Fingers
Off the Sheep Natural Colours ~ Cream, Charcoal, Moorit & Tweeds, Dk.
Wgt. and Worsted Wgt.,
250 yds. per sk. ~ $10 to $16 per skein
Also Plant Dyed Yarns, Painted Yarns and
Handspun Yarns.
~ Handknits ~
Patiently & Skillfully Handknitted
By A Group of Loyal Knitters for the Discriminating Buyer
Crew Neck & Cabled Sweaters
Hats, Caps & Scarves
Traditional Fisherman Designs
Mittens & Socks
Cardigans & Vests
~ Other Wool & Fiber Products ~
Sheepskin Pelts, Slippers & Dusters
Wool Batts
Wool Filled Pillows
Rovings for Handspinning & Crafts
~ Favorite
Festival Booths ~
The place to buy
one-of-a-kind handmade items from area farms and local artisans.
Many
are regulars and others are new to this year's Festival.
Anne Tubbs Pottery
Annie Goatley
Bernie Bee Co.
Blue Bird Antiques
Blue Water Llamas & Alpacas
Chickasaw Farm
Elizabeth Vernon Antiques
Gabriel's Gardens
Good Rich Honey, LLC
The Gourd Lady
Henry Tschetter Brooms
Jehovah-Jireh Farm
Maple Row Stock & Wool
Nature's Essences
Never Enough Wool
New Star Clay Studio
Peter's Fall Harvest
Pine Meadow Farm
Pond View Farm
Red Barn Farm
S.P. Jones Creations
Sheepy Hollow Herbs, LLC
Sylvia Volger
The Silver Fox Ladies
Townsend Farm
Windy Oak Farms
If you are interested in becoming a
vendor,
at any of our events
please send an email to
request
a Vendor Booth Application Form.
Be sure to include a craft product listing along with photos.
- Festival Program will be available August
2008.
Please call or write to:
Mt. Bruce Station, 6440 Bordman Rd., Romeo, MI 48065 • 810-798-2568
or check out our website as we arrive closer to the Festival
Weekend
for up to date details!
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