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Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair |
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at Hallockville Musem Farm in Riverhead, Long Island, New York |
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May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013 |
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10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Hallockville Musem Farm |
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6038 Sound Avenue |
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Riverhead, NY 1901 |
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Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Musem Farm in Riverhead, Long Island, New York.
The annual tradition continues- bringing fiber artists, craft demonstrators and fiber animals to Hallockville for a full weekend of activities. The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair is the first of its kind in the region to bring together the diversity of fiber arts activities! Visitors will see and learn how local artisans craft wool and other animal fiber into beautiful finished pieces of clothing and art. The fair provides two fun-filled days of demonstrations and hands-on learning that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Visit both days for a variety of demonstrations, workshops and local artisans selling their handmade supplies and products in the Naugles Barn Fiber Market! There will sure to be something for everyone. Enjoy lunch in the picturesque picnic area. Local food and beverage vendors will have a variety of items available.
Animal Displays
Meet the sheep, llamas, alpacas, and angora rabbits that provide the fleece and fiber used by fiber artists.
Sheep Herding
Watch experts and their dogs move the sheep.
Llama Obstacle Course
Watch an exhibition of animal footwork.
Sheep and Llama Shearing
Learn how fiber is harvested during informative demonstrations by an expert shearer.
Carding
See raw fiber being de-tangled and "teased" apart.
Dyeing
Learn how dyes transform fleece and wool into colorful fiber.
Spinning
Watch how spinners and their wheels turn fiber into spun yarn.
Knitting
Learn the basics of how to knit your own finished pieces.
Felting
See how you can create your own fiber art pieces using this interesting technique.
Weaving
See the Hallockville looms in action turning fiber into cloth.
Quilting
Watch demonstrations by quilting artisans and try it out for yourself.
The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair is Co-Sponsored by Hallockville Museum Farm and Long Island Livestock Company. All proceeds support the educational mission of the non-profit museum farm. |
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631-298-5292 |
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