Black Sheep Gathering

Black Sheep Gathering June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn Co Expo! Free admission and parking! Annually in late June.

Come see one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber. Take part in one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber.

The BSG Marketplace team has been hard at work creating lots of fun themed goodies for our event this year! Be sure to v...
05/30/2026

The BSG Marketplace team has been hard at work creating lots of fun themed goodies for our event this year!
Be sure to visit the BSG merch booth early on and grab yourself one of the BSG stitch markers, created in partnership with !

Thinking about entering the Black Sheep Gathering 2026 fleece and fiber show? 🌟Great news, we have extended the deadline...
05/25/2026

Thinking about entering the Black Sheep Gathering 2026 fleece and fiber show? 🌟Great news, we have extended the deadline for entries to 6/15.... But, complete them sooner to get that to-do list checked off!!

🐑🐑Reminder we have switched to using the Showman app online for all of our sheep, goat, and fleece show entries this year. Detailed instructions can be found on our webpage!

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend: Pick n Pick: Th...
05/21/2026

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend:

Pick n Pick: This super easy rigid heddle technique creates visually fascinating woven items using the Pick 'n Pick technique. Once you learn how easy it is, the sky is the limit in creating sturdy and visually fascinating items such as purses, table runners, and even larger items such as rugs on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Let's Get Warped: Join us for a class that covers solid and yet simple warping techniques that will help you on your way to trouble-free warping and worry-free weaving on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Nuno Felted Pruse: Nuno felt is a fun way to make something from almost nothing! While this project is small, it delivers a big lesson in all the steps you need to know to create more nuno felted items of your own design.

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend: Pick n Pick: Th...
05/21/2026

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend:

Pick n Pick: This super easy rigid heddle technique creates visually fascinating woven items using the Pick 'n Pick technique. Once you learn how easy it is, the sky is the limit in creating sturdy and visually fascinating items such as purses, table runners, and even larger items such as rugs on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Let's Get Warped: Join us for a class that covers solid and yet simple warping techniques that will help you on your way to trouble-free warping and worry-free weaving on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Nuno Felted Pruse: Nuno felt is a fun way to make something from almost nothing! While this project is small, it delivers a big lesson in all the steps you need to know to create more nuno felted items of your own design.

More details on these and all the rest of our fabulous class offerings can be found on our website- check them out!!

Friendly reminder for our SHEEP TO SHAWL TEAMS, time to get your entries in for the 2026 Black Sheep Gathering!! Entrie...
05/12/2026

Friendly reminder for our SHEEP TO SHAWL TEAMS, time to get your entries in for the 2026 Black Sheep Gathering!! Entries are due June 1st. Entry form and info on the website- don't delay!! 🐑🐑🐑

Friendly reminder that there are still openings available for some of our legendary workshops! Don't miss out on the opp...
05/06/2026

Friendly reminder that there are still openings available for some of our legendary workshops! Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from experts like Shannon Squire, teaching Yarn Coil Basketweaving and Weaving on a Bookmark Loom. Both classes are a great way to turn yarn scraps into something beautiful and useful, and will be held Friday, June 26 at the Linn Co Expo!

Happy Spring! Our BSG organizers are working hard behind the scenes to make this year's event the best yet, and a big pa...
03/24/2026

Happy Spring! Our BSG organizers are working hard behind the scenes to make this year's event the best yet, and a big part of that is our wonderful lineup of workshops! Workshop registration opens at 9am PST March 31 and all the class descriptions are listed on our website under the 'Workshops' tab in the header navigation.

The Black Sheep Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn Co Fair and Expo. Free parking and admission as always, we can't wait to see you there!

‼️Workshop proposals for The Black Sheep Gathering 2026 are due today‼️Please submit proposals or reach out to blackshee...
10/21/2025

‼️Workshop proposals for The Black Sheep Gathering 2026 are due today‼️
Please submit proposals or reach out to [email protected]

The Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR!

‼️Important reminder for anyone thinking about teaching a class or workshop at The Black Sheep Gathering 2026‼️The deadl...
10/12/2025

‼️Important reminder for anyone thinking about teaching a class or workshop at The Black Sheep Gathering 2026‼️
The deadline for proposals is is just over a week away, Monday Oct 20! Please submit proposals or reach out to [email protected] ASAP if you plan on submitting soon.

We are especially looking for experienced instructors of acid dyeing, willow basket and pine needle basket weaving but would love to see any proposals that new or returning teachers have to offer.

The Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR!

We send our sincerest condolences to Laura Vishoot, and are sad to announce we will not be able to offer sheep herding d...
06/25/2025

We send our sincerest condolences to Laura Vishoot, and are sad to announce we will not be able to offer sheep herding demos due to the passing of a family member. Best wishes Laura and we hope to see you next year!
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Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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