Shepherd's Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival

05/22/2026

05/10/2026

We have 4 barns full of vendors!! It's also our last day. Don't miss out on seeing these vendors that come from both near and far this wonderful festival!
There is also plenty of other sheep and wool related activities for all ages!
Open 10am to 4pm Sunday, May 10th.

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

Get Your 2026 Festival T-Shirt!

The festival kicks off this week, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you! Make sure to grab our official commemorative T-shirt featuring the Bluefaced Leicester—this year's featured breed.

Price: $25 each
Selection: Available in 3 different colors
Location: Building B at the Information Desk (While supplies last)

04/29/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT:
Introduction to Tapestry

Explore the art of woven storytelling with textile artist Heather Macali. This half-day immersive session is designed to guide you through the fundamental techniques of tapestry weaving, from setting up your loom to professional finishing.
🌟 Class Description
Each student will create a unique, one-of-a-kind tapestry using a combination of texture, color, and composition. This comprehensive class covers everything you need to start your weaving journey:
Foundations: Learn the essential process of warping a frame loom and basic composition.
Techniques: Explore a variety of stitches and methods including color changes, ghiordes knots, and sumac.
Design: Add personality to your piece with fringe and unique textural elements.
Completion: Master the professional finishing techniques needed to display your artwork.

Note!
Complete Weaving Kit Included: Your materials fee covers a full weaving kit featuring a basic frame loom, yarn, tapestry needle, and a weaving comb.
While plenty of yarn will be provided to complete your project, students are welcome to bring additional yarn or unique materials from their own stash to incorporate into their tapestry!

Limited Spots Available: As of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, registration is still open, but seats are filling up. Sign up now to ensure you don't miss this opportunity!
📅 More from Heather Macali
Heather is a featured instructor teaching three different classes during this festival! If you enjoy her teaching style or want to expand your textile skills even further, be sure to browse her other sessions to see how they can complement your tapestry work.

📋 Details & Registration
To view the full class schedule, material fee details, and to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-tapestry-friday-pm-tickets-1986287857451?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

04/29/2026

🧶 CLASS SPOTLIGHT:
Basics of Entrelac Knitting

Discover the "woven" magic of Entrelac with expert instructor Kimberly Langley! Entrelac is fun and fascinating—it's all about rectangles and triangles that are knit in a manner that creates a fabric that looks woven. It is a unique method of creating knitted fabric and is also one of the few techniques when knowing how to knit backwards is advantageous.
🌟 Class Description
In this session, students will learn and practice several units of Entrelac while knitting a Square (potholder) and learning the skill of knitting backwards. This hands-on approach ensures you understand the geometry behind the "woven" look while picking up a professional trick that makes working Entrelac much more efficient.

Important
Experience Required: Prior knitting experience is required. Students must be proficient in the following:
Knitting and purling with ease.
Being comfortable picking up stitches.
Decreasing (k2tog, p2tog, ssk), increasing (kf&b), and binding off.

📋 Details & Requirements
For the full list of prerequisite skills and the specific materials you'll need to bring (yarn weights, needle types, etc.), please visit the link below:

Registration is still open—sign up now to secure your place!
View Class Specifics & Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrelac-knitting-tickets-1986404553492?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

04/29/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT:
Bits & Pieces Bowls with Leslie Granbeck! 🧶🐑

We are thrilled to welcome fiber artist Leslie Granbeck to this year’s festival! ✨ Her famous "Bits & Pieces Bowls" workshop is a fan favorite for a reason—it’s the perfect way to turn colorful fiber scraps and yarn "leftovers" into a stunning, seamless felted bowl. 🌈

Whether you're a felting pro or just curious about fiber arts, you'll leave with a beautiful, functional piece of art and the skills to make many more! 🎨

Don't just take our word for it! Here is what recent students are saying about the experience:

💬 "These bowls are addicting! I'll be making more for gifts." — P.E., Edina 💬 "Thanks for showing us this new way to make bowls. They are sturdy and colorful and a great way to use locks, yarn & fabric bits!" — L.K., Mpls. 💬 "I'm really happy with my new candy bowl... the class was super fun!" — M.K., Plymouth

📍 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds 🗓️ Date: Friday, May 8th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

⚠️ Note: With the festival just around the corner, seats are disappearing fast! Leslie's classes almost always result in a waiting list—grab your spot now so you don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨

🎟️ Registration is open now! Secure yours today at the link below: 👉
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/felted-bits-and-pieces-bowl-tickets-1986405435129?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

04/10/2026

So many interesting classes!
Wait there is MORE!!
We have classes on:
Creative mending
Carding
Marvelous Mawatas (silk)
Embroidery

If those aren't what you are looking for this year... Don't Worry!
There are plenty more ... just check out the website link below

https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/2025-classes-at-a-glance/

04/10/2026

So many interesting classes, don't be afraid to give something new a try!
We have classes about:
Silk
Knitting socks
Entrelac Knitting
Skinnfell
Felting
and several on different dyes and techniques!

If those aren't what you are looking for this year... Don't Worry!
There are plenty more ...

https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/2025-classes-at-a-glance/

04/10/2026

So many great spinning classes!
We have a few different classes to choose from!
Beginner spinning wheel classes
(there are 3 so pick what works in your weekend schedule)
Beginner and beyond the basics classes for Drop Spindle
Chain plying
and
CPR for your wheel

If those aren't what you are looking for this year... Don't Worry!
There are plenty more ...

https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/2025-classes-at-a-glance/