Braid a Shepherd’s Mat

Fiber artists and beginners learn to create durable, heirloom mats by braiding directly from unspun wool roving. Perfect opportunity to use coarse wool, alpaca seconds or felted roving.

Friday morning, 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Workshop fee: $65
Materials fee: none

Artist’s Bio: Maranda Weathermon is a Midwest-based shepherdess and professional shearer dedicated to sustainable agriculture and heritage wool preservation. On her family farm, she raises CVM, BFL, and Shetland sheep, producing high-quality fiber for the arts.
Beyond the farm, Maranda travels across Missouri and Arkansas providing expert shearing services for sheep, goats, and camelids. She is a passionate advocate for “rescued wool,” repurposing discarded fibers into handspun yarn, felting, and ceramics. A skilled educator, Maranda leads workshops on fiber arts and small-scale flock management, helping homesteaders and enthusiasts turn raw wool into functional art.