Kim offers a variety of one-on-one learning options for fiber artists and shepherds. Whether you are searching for fiber art instruction or shepherd mentoring and education, contact Kim to customize the support you need.
Custom Fiber Art Instruction
Teaching from her studio in the farm’s 150 year old barn, Kim offers the opportunity to create and connect through custom fiber art retreats and private classes in felting, fiber preparation, and natural dyeing. She works closely with her students prior to … Read More
Consulting/Mentoring
Kim Goodling, shepherdess at Vermont Grand View Farm, has been teaching in a variety of settings for the past thirty years. Through on-farm workshops, mentoring, and writing, she shares her love of farming with others. She works with people like you … Read More
Kim is a very knowledgeable, kind and a patient teacher
Kim taught us to skirt the fleece, wash, dry, DYE, pick and card the wool. In the afternoons, she detailed marketing strategies for our wool and products. I highly recommend Kim for anyone interested in learning about sheep farming, in all its phases…
An amazing weekend!
I spent a weekend at the farm for a felting class… and it was an amazing weekend. Kim is an experienced felter that walked me through every step of the process of felting a floor cushion and her Gotland sheep were outside our window. Peace personified!!
I would recommend any class that Kim teaches.Rewarding and personally inspiring
My felting retreat with Kim proved to be a very rewarding and personally inspiring experience. I was welcomed me to their beautiful b&b and working Gotland sheep farm by including me in several family activities which enriched my stay. I could go on forever about the farm and food, but it was the tailor made felting instruction that Kim personalized for my skill level at the time which made my stay so rewarding.
Reassurance and support
My little flock and I have benefitted in many ways from consultations with Kim. Not only does she provide practical suggestions for immediate concerns, she also helps with planning towards future flock goals. Many times, I have been on the right track and Kim has provided the reassurance and support that I needed. Kim is a seasoned shepherd with a wealth of knowledge.
