October 3-4, 2026 | Dixon, CA
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October 3-4, 2026 | Dixon, CA
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Interested in tanning? This workshop will introduce you to tanning! We will learn how to choose a tanning method, be it doing it yourself, or sending your hide out for tanning. This class will also cover skinning, preserving, and preparing your hide to ensure the best tanning results. Additionally, we will cover when a hide is and isn’t good for tanning, as well as teaching you how to resell hides through your network (ex: social media, website, and/or markets).
West Building Room 2
Note: All classrooms are on the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S 1st St, Dixon, CA. Our Producer Education series is geared towards shepherds and prospective shepherds. This series is offered at a nominal fee and students do not get free admission on the day of their workshop(s).
No Experience Necessary
pen and paper if you’d like to take notes
Traditional Tanners is the largest natural sheepskin tannery in the western United States, based in Ashland, Oregon. Matt and Michelle Richards started in 1989 with a vision to make garments from something totally local and natural. Finding out that hides were frequently just thrown away, they dove into the art of tanning. In 2007 they became the only certified organic tannery in the US for tanning sheep and goat skins, and in recent years, started to offer a tan-and-return service for farmers. Matt and Michelle also provide tanning education to help re-establish tanning on a more natural and sustainable model in fibersheds throughout the world.
We have flat rate pricing workshops, with up to two low-income spaces per session*. Materials fee, if any, is included in the price paid at the time of registration.
*To get the low-income student pricing of 25% off workshop cost (not including materials fee), use the code “KCCN3AQX” in the shopping cart. Please note: We will not disclose which students received low-income pricing and all students will be treated equally by Lambtown Festival and our instructors.
Admission tickets – including the Wool on Wheels busses – are transferable but not refundable. Lambtown Festival will be held rain or shine.
Workshops can be cancelled with at least four weeks’ notice for a full store credit if you set up an account in our system, or a refund minus 15% cancellation fee. At any time, students may find a replacement to take their space – email [email protected] to let us know the name and email of the person taking your place.
Merchandise purchased through this website is custom made for each order. As such, no cancellations or refunds are available. If you are unhappy with the quality of the print, please contact Printful customer service for a replacement.
Camping fees are not refundable. Lambtown Festival will be held rain or shine.
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There are currently no Covid-19 restrictions on events of our size. We advise all students to take any precautions they deem necessary for their own safety in consideration of Covid-19. Vaccinations are not required to enter the fairgrounds but are highly encouraged for the safety of all our attendees. Hand sanitation and/or wash stations will be located throughout the fairgrounds, along with restrooms.