Traditional Sheep Shearing – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
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WORKSHOP INFO

Location:
Mabou
Date:
October 31, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Instructor(s):
Sarah Nettleton, Amber Petersen, and Peter Kozier
Fee(s):

Traditional Sheep Shearing

Learn Traditional Sheep Shearing Skills

Join us for a hands-on sheep shearing workshop in beautiful Mabou!

When: October 31 – November 2, 2025 (rain date November 7-9)
Where: Andrew MacLennan’s Farm, Mabou
Who: Sheep producers and sheep famers (open to all levels, priority given to Cape Breton farmers)

Learn from expert instructors Sarah Nettleton, Amber Petersen, and Peter Kozier in this intensive weekend workshop. You’ll get hands-on experience with professional shearing equipment and learn proper wool handling techniques.

What’s Included:

  • Friday evening: Sheep handling and equipment basics
  • Saturday & Sunday: Hands-on shearing practice with live sheep
  • Small group instruction (8-12 participants max)
  • All equipment provided

Time:

  • Friday, October 31, 6PM-8PM
  • Saturday, November 1, 8AM-5PM
  • Sunday, November 2, 8:45AM-2PM

If you’re a farmer looking to learn a valuable skill this workshop offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Space is limited – register early!

For more information and registration, contact adrienne@capebretoncraft.com