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 Laban was some distance away, shearing his sheep.     Genesis 31:19                       

ASI Certified Sheep Shearing School
  • Shepherd’s Cross has been raising and shearing sheep since the early 1990’s 
  • American Sheep Industry Certified Shearing School - one of only a handful of such classes in the U.S.
  • Three Day class - required to meet ASI certification requirements
  • Class Participants learn:
    • How to shear a sheep effectively, safely and following Animal Welfare Approved guidelines
    • Proper handling and maintenance of shearing equipment
    • Low Stress sheep handling techniques
    • Skirting and grading a fleece
    • Basic wool processing
    • Each student will have the opportunity to shear sheep, with personal guidance and instruction
  • Each Participant will receive a "goody bag" with a Shearing Manual from A.S.I., A shearing DVD from A.S.I., references for purchase of quality equipment and upon successful completion of the class an A.S.I. Sheep Shearing Certificate
  • Our Instructors are American Sheep Industry Certified​: 
    • Israel Vasek - Israel is a professional sheep shearer, and shears approximately 10,000 sheep per year.  He learned to shear with his father, and is carrying on the family tradition.  Israel is not only a quality shearer, but he is conscientious, and handles the sheep respectfully. He is a patient, hands on instructor. 
    • Dr. Diane Dickinson - Dr. D is a licensed veterinarian, and agriculturalist,  specializing in small ruminants.  Her and her husband own and operate Shepherd's Cross, a working sheep farm with a commercial flock of several hundred.  She teaches animal handling, American Sheep Industry guidelines, wool grading and wool processing.  
  • Annual Class is held mid April
    • April 21, 22 & 23 of  2022 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
    • Full day class from 8:30 - 3:30 
  • Bring a Sack Lunch; beverages are provided
  • Total Class Fee: $245.00 
    • 1 or 2 Day Refresher Course for previous graduates of our 3 day class $85 per day
Shearing School Registration Form
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    • Living Nativity
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    • Livestock Classes >
      • Small Ruminant
      • Shearing School
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      • Weaving >
        • Inkle Loom Weave
        • Table Loom Weave
        • Floor Loom Weave
        • Navajo Weave
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        • Spinning Wheel
        • Drop Spindle
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        • Wet Felting
        • Needle Felting
      • Knit & Crochet
      • Dyeing
      • Pick & Card
      • Washing Fiber
      • Fiber Fest
      • Spin-N-Knit-In
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    • Sheep
    • Dexter Cattle
    • LGD Sarplaninac Dogs
    • Alpacas
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    • Donkeys
    • Farm Cats
    • Farm Birds
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    • Other Farm Animals
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