Spinning sheep’s wool into yarn
About the event
Each week in August ‘Made in Sligo’ will host a demonstration by one of their makers.
Mary will be demonstrating the age old craft of spinning sheep’s wool into yarn suitable for knitting, crochet or weaving, using Irish wool purchased directly from local farmers on a spinning wheel. Explaining the processing of the “raw” wool and preparing it for spinning. Mary will have drop spindles available for people to have a go themselves.
Where is it taking place?
Made in Sligo craft collective
Wine street
Sligo
F91V667
Who is it suitable for?
All ages
Accessibility
Wheel chair access
When is it taking place?
Demo – Wednesday August 16th, 1pm to 3pm.
Made in Sligo is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm.
Price & do you need to book?
Free. Booking not required
Contact details
Additional information
Made in Sligo is a network of 10 gifted and quality assessed craft workers, who have come together to promote the very best quality of Sligo design and craft.
This event is part-funded by Design & Crafts Council Ireland for August Craft Month 2023.
Membership
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
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.