Wool Week Stroud 2022

The Stroudwater Textile Trust presents Wool Week Stroud 2022 which celebrates the heritage and traditions of the woollen industry in Stroud and the Cotswold region. Wool is being addressed as an important fibre in developing localised, bioregional and regenerative farming and sustainable production methods. The unique history of the area provides a frame for connecting with traditional and current approaches to wool production based on ecological and animal care, design thinking, innovative handcraft and technical practices. 

Saturday 1 October

Talk 11am

‘Wool Market’ 11am – 2pm 

2 Bedford Street, Stroud. GL5 1AY

Jennifer Hunter from Fernhill Fibres and member of the Southwest England Fibreshed organisation discusses her regenerative farming and fibre practices and life with 3000 Shetland-cross sheep.

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jennifer-hunter-fernhill-fibre-tickets-414218116537

Regenerative ‘Wool Market’ with Woodchester House Yarns, Fernhill Fibres, Botanical Inks, Ria Burns Knitwear, Louise Amelia Phelps & more

The programme of speakers and events include:

Bridget Harvey, Sue Bradley, Victoria Haire (Newtown Textile Museum), Jennifer Hunter (Fernhill Fabrics/Fibreshed) and Thoss Shearer. Exhibitions in Nailsworth and Stroud and a regenerative ‘Wool Market’

Full programme, information and bookings available at: www.stroudtextiletrust.org.uk