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Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair 2014 at Hallockville Museum Farm |
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at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead, Long Island, New York |
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May 17, 2014 - May 18, 2014 |
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10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Hallockville Museum Farm |
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6038 Sound Avenue |
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Riverhead, NY 11901 |
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Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair 2014 at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead, Long Island, New York.
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 is something for everyone.
The setting for the Fair is like nowhere else on Long Island- the various activities and demonstrations take place throughout the picturesque Hallockville Museum Farm campus and in the historic buildings that date back to 1765.Food vendors sell a variety of freshly-prepared lunch items for guests to enjoy while relaxing in the picnic area shaded by apple trees.
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.
Hallockville Museum Farm
Hallockville Museum Farm is a non-profit (501 (c)3) organization dedicated to re-connecting the community to our shared agricultural heritage. We invite you to visit for a museum tour, attend an educational class or workshop, bring your friends and family to the special events, fairs and festivals throughout the year. Hallockville Musem Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Riverhead Town Landmark.
Hallockville Museum Farm is funded through membership and charitable donations through special fundraising events such as the Fall Festival and through partial support from the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs. |
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631-298-5292 |
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