Sunday workshops giving crafters new and experienced, the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the forthcoming "Wild about Wool" exhibition.
Sunday Wool Craft Classes1st May - NUNO FELT with SUE CLAY - Stop Press - this is NEXT Sunday !!
15th May - KNITTING with GAYLE SMITH
22nd May - EMBELLISHING with RACHEL ELLIS
29th May - SPINNING with RUTH GILBERT
All workshops run from 10.30 till 4 and take place at The Watershed, Bridge St, Slaithwaite.
The cost of each workshop is £5 and booking is essential as space is limited.
On Sunday May 8th, there will be a WOOL CRAFTERS' GATHERING aimed at local crafters interested in showing and sharing their skills, and learning how to pass them on to others.
This will take place at Westwood Christian Mission in Bolster Moor from 2.30 till 6.00, including "high tea".
PLEASE ADVERTISE TO YOUR NETWORKS - THIS IS OPEN TO ALL LOCAL WOOL CRAFTERS.
Transport can be arranged.
Again booking is essential.
All the above can be booked by calling 01484 848072
WOOLLY MILL WORKSHOPSThe Watershed
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks from June 7th, 6.30-8.30
A social session for all ages and experience to learn knitting, crochet, weaving and felting etc, or to improve existing skills. Expertise will be on hand !
We will also be making wool samples to cover the unique Mill sculpture created by Rachel Ellis, that will be the centrepiece of the Wild about Wool exhibition.
NEW! TELL YOUR WOOL STORY!You may have noticed a new feature on the home-page. We now have the facility for you to record your memories online - just click the button and get typing. You can even upload pictures! Spread the word amongst fellow millworkers, historians and crafters and let's build that memory bank!
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http://www.wildaboutwool.co.uk/