Felting with the Flock
About the event
Relax and have fun as you learn the art of 3D needle felting.
Farmers and craftswomen Sophie and Lucy will introduce you to their friendly flock of gorgeous sheep, where you can feed, pet and even take selfies with them! You’ll learn about the wonders of wool, and see how it is processed from lamb-to-loom for felting.
Then snug in the cosy craft studio, with sheep right outside the window, and views of the nature reserve, Sophie and Lucy will help you create your own mini-sheep to take home! All of our workshops are suitable for absolute beginners, and no previous experience is necessary.
Where is it taking place?
Windrush Farm
Corsillagh
Newtownmountkennedy
Co. Wicklow
A63 HY98
Who is it suitable for?
Workshops are best suited to adults and older teenagers (16+, accompanied by an adult).
Accessibility
Our craft studio building and toilet are wheelchair accessible, however the workshops do consist of some outdoor elements in natural areas on uneven ground. The nature trail includes some slopes, and travels over small logs etc. and our nature trail and paths are not currently wheelchair accessible.
When is it taking place?
Saturday August 12th, 10am to 2pm
Price & do you need to book?
€90. Bookings can be made via our website: windrushfarm.ie
Contact details
+353 86 851 4393
Additional information
“As the workshops include time outside in nature (eg. a nature walk in our nature reserve or time visiting our sheep), in all weathers, participants are asked to dress in suitable clothing (eg. waterproof jacket, boots etc.).
Windrush Farm is a picturesque 45 acre eco-farm, nestled in the rolling green foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, and is home to three generations of the Nicol family. In 2019, born out of a desire to share their passion for the environment, craft and the land, farmers Sophie (who is also an ecologist & silversmith) and her mum Lucy (an artist) began to transform their farm into a ‘living, learning landscape’, where visitors can unplug, recharge and connect with nature, through hands-on craft workshops and private farm tours. In all of the eco-friendly craft workshops, participants use materials gathered and grown on the farm and in their 11 acre nature reserve, as the ‘raw ingredients’ to create their own unique piece of art to take home.”
Membership
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
County Wicklow Craft Strategy Group
Disclaimer
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.