Our Bursary Award is in memory of Christine Rice, our previous WOOL SCHOOL tutor who simply loved teaching so many her special ways with wool

We shall continue to remember her legacy by offering one free place at every WOOLLY WEEKEND we host here in the future

Wishing to include everyone, these placements are open to those on low incomes, in education, living with difficulties etc

If you feel this applies to you, we await to hear from you - next dates are 6th - 8th February 2026 at Fernhill Farm

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What We Offer

Bursary Award to cover all costs associated with attending our Biannual WOOLLY WEEKENDS at Fernhill Farm

  • Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

    Friday - optional extra 2pm - 4pm

    Next dates are 6th - 8th February 2026

  • Bursary Award cover the two days at WOOLLY WEEKEND - Saturday & Sundays

    Optional Extra is our Friday afternoon Tuffet session, based on travelling times etc

    Includes lunches and accommodation here on the farm

  • Please bring along your own breakfast and evening meal supplies as these are not included with our WOOLLY WEEKEND package

    Optional extra is attending our MUTTON CLUB SUPPER Saturday evenings

    Farm boots and inside slippers are a great idea

  • We are keen to help as many as we can, and this award is designed to offer 1-1 and group tuition to those looking to advance their understanding with sheep fleeces and learning the art of hand spinning - each person awarded the bursary will be expected to provide a detailed account of their time here with us to inspire others to apply

Our Application Process

Apply with Intent

Applications via email will arrive with Andy and Jen at the farm - please tell us why you wish to apply and how you feel this can benefit you in the future thanks

Independently Selected

6 tutors will decide whom to allocate the award to for each WOOLLY WEEKEND -Jen shall respond via email and we aim to give as much notice as possible - please note, Feb dates are set as our pilot project so more details to follow for October weekend - dates TBC

Enjoy WOOLLY WEEKEND

Attend WOOLLY WEEKENDS - take lots of photos and notes, ask us lots of questions - we are here to help

Share your journey

To help us deliver this award in the future, please create a piece to share with others, can be blog, social media story, videos, articles etc as you wish - we thank you in advance for this record, Andy & Jen