Wool Preparation Afternoon - South Canterbury/Waitaki
2024-07-14 13:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Home of Stuart and Sue Albrey, 176 Campbells Road, Waimate, South Canterbury, 7979, New Zealand
This afternoon will demonstrate and discuss the preparation of fleece for handcraft purposes, and for entering into A&P Shows and other competitions.

Fleece Preparation Before and After Shearing
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Home of Karen and Leo Ponsonby, 155 Burnham School Rd, Rolleston, 7678, New Zealand
The Mid-Canterbury branch of the BCSBA is hosting an open day with the theme of preparing your fleeces before and after shearing, and how to look after your precious fleeces once shorn

Crutching your sheep and keeping them clean all year round.
Avoiding shed stain by yarding your sheep the day before shedding
Separate individual fleeces after shearing, using newspaper, frost cloth or sheets
Learn how to skirt, weigh, and clean your fleeces ready for showing, selling or your own crafting.

Our members have a wealth of knowledge, and will offer hands-on teaching. Find out what a judge or customer is looking for.
You may bring up to two of your own up to fleeces to be shown how to handle them.
