From Sheep to Fibre, a day of Wool
Spend the day learning about wool and how it is grown, harvested and made into usable natural fibre for use in the textile industry and by crafters.
The morning will be spent learning in-depth about the processing of wool from sheep to usable fibre. See how our three different certified organic breeds produce different types and grades of wool
Opportunities for potential products and activities for those looking to develop a wool based business or hobby will be discussed while learning about fibre farming. You will experience hands-on raw wool being prepared from sheep to fibre and how it can be used to felt & weave beautiful textile home products.
Date: Saturday 26th July 2025
Time: 10am to 5pm **Note longer duration
Price: €145 per person including lunch
Wool Lighting
Spend the day learning about wool and creating two lights using different techniques. Wool filters and diffuses light beautifully and is naturally fire retardant.
The morning will begin by learning about the processing of wool from sheep to usable fibre. Making a sheet of wool fabric from scratch will follow to be used to make a unique lampshade. After a delicious lunch you will make your second light while learning about moulding and forming wool.
Date: Saturday September 27th 2025
Time: 10am to 5pm **Note longer duration
Price: €145 per person including lunch
A Creative Day of Felting
An introduction to the world of felting. An ancient craft dating back to 6500 BC, where no glues or chemicals are used, just soap, warm water and our hands.
The ultimate example of sustainable and environmentally conscious textile making, felting can be used to create so many different items with different colours, densities, and textures.
Learn about sheepwool production and harvesting from farm to fibre, and using wool from the certified organic flock on the farm, felt your own beautiful, handmade unique wild wool collar to wear, or a fluffy, comfortable, breathable seat pad to use at home.
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025
Time: 10am to 5pm **Note longer duration
Price: €145 per person including lunch
A Creative Day of Weaving
This workshop is about understanding the different weaving methods and types of looms, from primitive to industrial size floor looms.
Learn about sheep wool, how it is grown, harvested, & processed into yarn and how our three different certified organic breeds produce different types and grades of wool. Learn how to create unique woven textile pieces on handmade peg looms using a range of wool materials.
Date: Saturday September 6th 2025
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Price: €125 per person including lunch