Sugarfield Farm
Year-round shearing services
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Workshop

FARM TO FIBER with Julia Hames (August 2nd and 3rd, 2026) In this two-day workshop, participants will turn Sugarfield’s own Romney fleece into hand-spun yarn and felt. The workshop begins with a shearing demo and participants will work with fiber right off the animal. Julia will shepherd the class through the steps of wool processing and natural dying. It’s a great workshop for fiber lovers of all kinds - beginner or experienced - spinner, knitter, weaver, felter, and farmer! This workshop is the perfect opportunity to form a greater understanding of the way wool works. It’s hands-on, meditative, and a way to engage with local ecosystems and fiber suppliers.

 

WORKSHOP: Farm to fiber

A Two-day wool processing workshop at Sugarfield

With Julia Hames

In this two-day workshop, participants will turn Sugarfield’s own Romney fleece into hand-spun yarn and felt. The workshop begins with a shearing demo and participants will work with fiber right off the animal. Julia will shepherd the class through the steps of wool processing and natural dying. It’s a great workshop for fiber lovers of all kinds - beginner or experienced - spinner, knitter, weaver, felter, and farmer! This workshop is the perfect opportunity to form a greater understanding of the way wool works. It’s hands-on, meditative, and a way to engage with local ecosystems and fiber suppliers.
Additional fleeces available for purchase.

Dates: August 2 & 3, 2026
Location: Sugarfield in Astoria, OR
Cost:
$275

Logistics:

Please register by July 15, 2026.
You should receive a registration confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting the form below. If you don’t — please text 917-613-3560.

Payment accepted through Venmo @sugarfieldfarm or by check, mail to Sugarfield 36059 Binder Slough Ln. Astoria, OR 97103
Tent camping or car-camping with kitchen and bathroom/shower access is available at the farm for $10 a person per night.
Norblad Hotel is a good spot to stay in downtown Astoria - about 5 miles from the farm. (Make a reservation online, then contact us to apply friends & family discount.)

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