Fibre Experience

Fibre Experience - Part 1

22nd March 2025 - 10am - 4pm
News about our Blade Shearing, Wool Handling, Blade Gear, Distaff Spinning, Knitting, Felting, Natural Dyeing, Tuffet Weaving workshops - invitations to pre-book

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Fibre Experience - Part 2

22nd March 2025 - 10am - 4pm
News about our the programme throughout the day - talks, films, farm walks & talks

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Fibre Experience - Part 3

22nd March 2025 - 10am - 4pm
Meet the Sellers here on the day - fleece sale, Fernhill Fibre, visiting traders, cafe, bar & sheep shearers banquet supper + invitations to pre-book

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News from Fernhill Fibre Farm

Winter @ Fernhill Farm - Newsletter December 2024

Time to celebrate our offerings from this land as we share a couple of farmers produce from the countryside - a warm log-fired party barn, willow wreaths, fibres to protect us, real food to feed us - we are forever thankful to be a part of the truly regenerative, natural, native, real world - long may it last where we can feed and clothe ourselves and grow fuel to survive here on the hill - here are some ideas to share for those who may need help to find something special from Fernhill Farm - full newsletter HERE

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Mar 29

British Wool Blade Shearing Course

Level: Beginner, Blue Seal & Bronze Seal

This is a TWO-DAY, Blade Shearing course, it is suitable for all Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day instructed by Andy Wear.

Course cost £264 Inc VAT

The course will provide you with the skills to carry out Blade shearing to industry standards. Learn how to prepare and maintain your blades for optimum efficiency and shear your sheep in line with best practice industry techniques for both sheep welfare and for your personal safety too.

Your training will be led by experienced shearers who are qualified through British Wool. You can find details of what to bring with you and equipment details on our FAQ page on our website https://www.britishwool.org.uk/shearing-faqs

ALL under 18s will be required to provide A SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT form, which can be found in the event attachments.

If you have any further queries please contact;

Emma Jagger T: 01274 688666
E: emmajagger@britishwool.org.uk

Apr 12

Sodbury Yarn Over 2025

Apr 26

WONDERWOOL WALES 2025

Wonderwool Wales is the premier Wool & Natural Fibre Festival in Wales and is held annually on the last weekend in April at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys.

First held in 2006 to promote the market for Welsh wool and add value to product for small wool & fibre producers in Wales, the festival celebrates the green credentials of Welsh wool and its versatility as a material for creative crafts, designer clothes, home furnishings and more. Wonderwool Wales has grown year on year. It covers everything from the start to the end of the creative process – from exhibits of sheep, through raw and hand dyed fibres, yarn for knitting & crochet, embellishments, equipment, dyes and books to superb examples of finished textile art, craft, clothing and home furnishings.