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22nd
Annual
September 29th & 30th, 2012 10am - 5pm Admission $8.00 ~ Under 5 No Charge Mt. Bruce Station is located at ... 810-798-2568
Check this page as
we confirm our list of
~ 2012 Festival
Highlights ~
Sheep Shearing ~ Main Barn
Border Collie Field Demonstrations
~ East Field
Visiting Fiber Animals ~
Demonstrations ~
Farm & Flock Entertainment ~
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~ 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 ~
Passing talents along to the next generation.
Younger visitors to the farm will rediscover what is good,
simple and natural.
Meet some woolly animals and their friends, pet them, learn what they
provide us with that keeps traditional crafts and farm skill alive.
Enter the wool quiz and win a prize!
~ Border Collie Demonstration ~
Jill Beaton Breeder/Trainer of Charmed Border Collies
from Fort Gratiot in St. Clair County will present an "Agility
Demonstration" to show the versatility of the Border Collie.
If you do not have sheep this is a good alternative to keep your border
collie's mind and body fit.
Saturday & Sunday from Noon till 2pm

~ Farm & Flock
Entertainment ~
The Festival opens traditionally with our resident piper, Don Mills.
Black River Blue Grass Boys, the best in state for authentic blue grass
music,
will fill the air with their fiddles, mandolins and other instruments!
Saturday from Noon till 3pm
~ Past Country Know-How 2011 Workshops ~
For the Beginner & Experienced!
Our workshops
are of high quality, taught by talented experienced instructors.
Therefore class sizes are limited to offer individualized attention.
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.
Ages from 12 yrs. to Adult. Workshops are approximately one
hour long unless noted. All equipment and materials are included in
Workshop Fee.
2012 Workshops are still being confirmed.
Saturday @ 10:30am
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Cheery Wool Pumpkin Instructor: Michele Sheppard Skill type: Needle Felting Cost: $30 Max students 8 Location: West B
Learn to make this cheerful pumpkin designed by Michele. Wool roving is needle-felted to a styrofoam base and details are added. An easy project with no previous experience necessary.
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Nui Shibori Indigo Scarf Instructor: Mary Kramer Skill type: Dyeing Cost: $35 Location: West A
Called Adire in Africa or Nui in Japan, this traditional resist method of dyeing creates a pattern or motif on fabric by sewing, binding, then dyeing the fabric. Come learn the mysteries of indigo dye from Mary while you make a beautiful scarf to take home. A running stitch is the only sewing stitch involved – you don’t need master sewing skills to take this class!
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Saturday @ 12:00pm
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Braided Mug Rug Instructor: Ann Jacob Skill type: Braiding/Sewing Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East B
Learn to braid these mini farmhouse rugs as coasters for you favorite coffee mugs. They are made from unspun wool. Ann will teach you the braiding and sewing techniques in this easy, satisfying workshop. Enough materials are included to make several small mats.
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Fixing Worn Heels in Handknit Socks Instructor: Deb Cline Skill type: Darning Cost: $20 Max 8 students Location: West B
Once you’ve invested time and money in knitting your own socks, you don’t want to get rid of them just because the heels (or toes) wear out. Learn to darn them like our great-grandmothers did. The same process works for worn-out elbows or small snag holes in your sweaters. Deb will also discuss the types of heels that last longest and how to create socks with replaceable heels. Please bring a handknit sock with a small hole and some matching yarn.
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Nui Shibori Indigo Scarf Instructor: Mary Kramer Skill type: Dyeing Cost: $35 Max 8 students Location: West A
Called Adire in Africa or Nui in Japan, this traditional resist method of dyeing creates a pattern or motif on fabric by sewing, binding, then dyeing the fabric. Come learn the mysteries of indigo dye from Mary while you make a beautiful scarf to take home. A running stitch is the only sewing stitch involved – you don’t need master sewing skills to take this class!
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Wooly Coneflower
Garden Instructor: Sue Dumas Skill type: Needle Felting Cost: $25 Max 8 students Location: East A Sue teaches you the needle-felting techniques you need to make these cute coneflowers from unspun wool roving. She’ll inspire you to make other 3-D garden creations from her collection. Kit includes needle and roving. ![]() |
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Saturday @ 1:30pm
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Felted Roving Sunflower Instructor: Sue Dumas Skill type: Needle Felting Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East A
Create this stunning 8” sunflower from unspun wool and a felting needle – no glue! Sue teaches you the technique, plus shows off her other creations while you work. All materials included (class may run longer than one hour).
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Fantastic Felted Beads Instructor: Michele Sheppard Skill type: Wet Felting Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East B
Learn the basic technique for creating these fantastic felted wool beads. These unique and whimsical beads are simple to make with only a few materials. Once Michele teaches you the process, the only limit is your imagination. Each student receives enough materials in their kit to make a bracelet or small necklace.
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The Benefits of Beekeeping and Honey Production Instructor: Jake Ameel Skill type: Bee Keeping Cost: $25 Max 8 students Location: West B
Join the folks from Good-Rich Honey for an informative session all about bees and honey. If you’ve wanted to keep bees yourself and/or produce honey to sell as a farm product, they can answer all your questions while you sample a little of their own product.
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Introduction to Spinning Instructor: Shelly Buckman Skill type: Spinning Cost: $30 Max 2 students (Pre-Register!!) Location: West B
Get a taste for the magical process of turning farm-fresh wool into good wool yarn. Shelly gives you a hands-on start into working with a spinning wheel in this introductory class. Wheels are provided and class size is limited to 2 students. Pre-registration is highly suggested.
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Sunday @ 11:30am
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Knitted Entrelac Change Purse Instructor: Sheila Henry Skill type: Knitting Cost: $25 Max 6 students Location: East A
For those who already know how to knit and purl, be adventurous with this cute entrelac project. The entrelac looks complicated but really involves working on only one square at a time, connecting it as you go. When you use variegated yarn, the effect is magical. Once you know how, you can make bags, hats, socks—you name it! This class is intended for intermediate knitters; please bring a pair of US size 8 straight needles to class. Yarn and pattern are provided.
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Braided Mug Rug Instructor: Ann Jacob Skill type: Braiding/Sewing Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East B
Learn to braid these mini farmhouse rugs as coasters for you favorite coffee mugs. They are made from unspun wool. Ann will teach you the braiding and dewing techniques in this easy, satisfying workshop. Enough materials are included to make several small mats.
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Fixing Worn Heels in Handknit Socks Instructor: Deb Cline Skill type: Darning Cost: $20 Max 8 students Location: West A
Once you’ve invested time and money in knitting your own socks, you don’t want to get rid of them just because the heels (or toes) wear out. Learn to darn them like our great-grandmothers did. The same process works for worn-out elbows or small snag holes in your sweaters. Deb will also discuss the types of heels that last longest and how to create socks with replaceable heels. Please bring a handknit sock with a small hole and some matching yarn.
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The Benefits of Beekeeping and Honey Production Instructor: Jake Ameel Skill type: Bee Keeping Cost: $25 Max 8 students Location: West B
Join the folks from Good-Rich Honey for an informative session all about bees and honey. If you’ve wanted to keep bees yourself and/or produce honey to sell as a farm product, they can answer all your questions while you sample a little of their own product.
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Sunday @ 1:30pm
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Felted Roving Sunflower Instructor: Sue Dumas Skill type: Needle Felting Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East A
Create this stunning 8” sunflower from unspun wool and a felting needle – no glue! Sue teaches you the technique, plus shows off her other creations while you work. All materials included (class may run longer than one hour).
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Nui Shibori Indigo Scarf Instructor: Mary Kramer Skill type: Dyeing Cost: $35 Max 8 students Location: West A
Called Adire in Africa or Nui in Japan, this traditional resist method of dyeing creates a pattern or motif on fabric by sewing, binding, then dyeing the fabric. Come learn the mysteries of indigo dye from Mary while you make a beautiful scarf to take home. A running stitch is the only sewing stitch involved – you don’t need master sewing skills to take this class!
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Tunisian Mini Tote Instructor: Jackie Pijanowski Skill type: Tunisian Crochet Cost: $30 Max 8 students Location: East B
Even though it’s a centuries-old craft, Tunisian-style crochet is one of the hottest trends in modern crochet. This style uses a forward and back method to create complicated fabrics that look similar to knitting. Jackie teaches you to make this mini electronics tote using two types of stitches. No crochet experience necessary and all materials are provided, including the hook. (If you bring your phone or iPod, you can more accurately size your mini tote.)
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Introduction to Spinning Instructor: Shelly Buckman Skill type: Spinning Cost: $30 Max 2 students (Pre-Register!!) Location: West B
Get a taste for the magical process of turning farm-fresh wool into good wool yarn. Shelly gives you a hands-on start into working with a spinning wheel in this introductory class. Wheels are provided and class size is limited to 2 students. Pre-registration is highly suggested.
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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

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Farm
Wool Shop |
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~ Handknits ~ |
~ Woolen Yarns ~ |
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~ Other Wool & Fiber Products ~ |
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~ 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.
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Bernie
Bee Co. |
Phaneuf Pharm Weaving & Yarn Pond View Farm Red Barn Farm Roots-In-Culture Furnishings Silver Fox Ladies S.P. Jones Creations Sheepy Hollow Herbs The Gourd Lady The Picket Fence The Silver Fox Ladies Townsend Farm Wiley's Woolies |
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 late August 2012.
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!