{"product_id":"wool-tea-party-breed-tea-tasting-for-handspinners-july-18th","title":"Wool \u0026 Tea Party: Breed \u0026 Tea Tasting for Handspinners ~ July 18th","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a wool and tea party, a breed and tea tasting for handspinners on July 18th. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event features The Best of the West sheep breeds: Columbia; a breed developed in Idaho, Polypay; a US based breed that's foundational stock came from \u003cspan\u003eCalifornia, Oregon and Montana, as well as a third breed currently being sourced from local breeders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Columbia we will be sampling comes from Black Creek Columbias in Wolf Creek, Montana. The Polypay was grown and shorn in Hillsboro, Oregon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow the tea party. We are so thrilled be joined by Sierra Serenity, a tea company run by sisters out of Kitsap, Washington. They will be pairing each breed with a unique tea blend, including but not limited to a blend developed for us based on Portland's nickname \"The City of Roses\". Teas will be served iced and hot (our classroom has air conditioning) and each participant will receive a handmade tea cup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach ticket includes three one ounce samples of wool roving. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tasting will be held from 12pm until 2pm noon including mini-lectures on each breed. Post-event the mill will be opened to the public, Sierra Serenity will be available in the classroom for their trunk show, and folks are welcome to join us for our open house. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime \u0026amp; Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday July 18th 12 - 2pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003e1311 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97214\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eYour spinning wheel\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere are four steps to enter the mill at it's primary entrance. We have a load-in ramp on the North side of the building, just around the corner from the stairs. Please let us know if you need to use this entrance, we will have it available for use. Our bathroom is ADA accessible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wool for the People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54163239174428,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3680\/4380\/files\/TeaParty_5x5in.png?v=1780178988","url":"https:\/\/woolforthepeople.com\/products\/wool-tea-party-breed-tea-tasting-for-handspinners-july-18th","provider":"Wool for the People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}