National Wool Museum What’s On Spring Guide March-June 2013 Exhibitions Events Workshops www.museumwales.ac.uk 0300 111 2333
National Wool MuseumWhat’s On Spring GuideMarch-June 2013
ExhibitionsEventsWorkshops
www.museumwales.ac.uk0300 111 2333
Trails &WalksThe Woolly TaleFri March 1–Nov 2015
A fun and educational trailhelping families to follow theprocess from fleece to fabric.
GuidedTours Village Trail
Self-guided walk around thevillage of Dre-fach Felindrehighlighting facts about thewoollen industry.
Art CartEaster Art CartFri 29 March-Mon 15 April
Creative activities forchildren to celebrate Easter.
Half Term Art CartSat 25 May-Sat 1 June
Lots of fun craft activities for children.
Sheepdog TrialsExhibitionTues 30 April-Sat 1 June
The late Gwilym Jones ofBrechfa, Carmarthenshire,was a winner at manysheepdog trials. Discover histrophies and memorabilia,on loan from his family.
Julia GriffithsJonesDaily
See the work of thisCarmarthenshire artistdisplayed and follow theFamily Trail linked to herwork.
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ExhibitionsKaffe Fassett Knitwear ExhibitionFri 8 March-Sat 2 November
Discover exquisite knitwear by the internationallyrenowned Kaffe Fassett. His patchwork quilts willalso be on display at the Welsh Quilt Centre,Lampeter (www.welshquilts.com).
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Regular GroupsMid Teifi Arts RugmakersFortnightly Saturdays, 2pm
The Knitting Club 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2pm
Carmarthen Spinners &Ceredigion Spinners,Weavers and Dyers Fortnightly Wednesdays, 10.30am-3pm
Please contact the Museum for moreinformation on all the above and tocheck dates.
EventsSt David’s Family Fun Day Sat 2 March, 10am-3pm
Games, activities and competitions foreveryone. Welsh costumes welcome! In conjunction with Menter Gorllewin Sir Gâr, Cered and TWF.
Eco Fair Sat 23 March, 10am-3pm
The Eco Fair will have stalls offering allkinds of green and ethical products andservices, plus Seed Swap opportunity.
Craft Fair Sat 11 May, 10am-3pm
The best in local arts, crafts and textiles.
Come and Sing Sat 2 March, 6 April & 4 May, 10am-12noon
Learn Welsh through song.
Up-Cycled SewingWorkshops with Carys HeddFri 8, 15 & 22 March,10am-4pm
Make a hat and cushion andre-make jumpers, cardigans,skirts and trousers.Run over 3 sessions. £30/£25 conc. per session.Book all 3 sessions for£75/£65 conc.Booking essential [email protected]
BeginnersSpinning Dayand/or Long DrawSpinning Daywith Alice Evans Sat 9 March, 10am-4pm
An introduction to fleecetypes, preparation, spinningand plying. £25 per person.Booking essential: call 01559 384304 [email protected]
Workshops
Free Charge Families Adults & Young People Hands On
Book by telephone Book by e-mail Demonstration
Make and Mend:Oilcloth CraftsSat 16 March, 1.30pm
Celebrate the modernresurgence in oilcloth bymaking wash-bags, pursesor an i-pad case. £5 perperson. Booking essential.
Beginner'sCrochet withKasturi TuslerSat 16 March, 20 April, 18 May & 15 June,10.30am-12.30pm
If you are completely newto crochet or just need arefresher then come along!£4 per session. Booking essential: call 01239 842018.
Natural DyeingWorkshop:Madder and MoreSun 7 April, 10.30am-4pm
Learn how to dye wool withnatural dyes. £30 per person.Booking essential: call 01239 614023.
Making a WoollySheep and Rug-MakingTechniquesSat 13 April, 11am-4.30pm
Learn three unusualtechniques for woollenfleece: needle felting,hooking and locker hooking.£30 per person. Bookingessential: call 01974282530 or email [email protected]
Make and Mend:Pin Boards andPin CushionsSat 20 April, 1.30pm
Create a pin-board usingvintage fabric and a pin-cushion using a tea cup.£5 per person. Bookingessential.
Make and Mend:Storage Boxesand HangersSat 18 May, 1.30pm
Create storage boxes fromvintage wallpaper andpadded wooden hangers tobe proud of. £5 per person.Booking essential.
Frame BasketrySat 25 May, 10am-4pm
Create beautiful shapes andtextures from local woodsand hedgerows. £28 perperson. Booking essential: call 07964 530436 or [email protected]
Make & Mend:Gift Boxes, Bows,Bags and TagsSat 15 June, 1.30pm
Combine old newspapers,books, maps and wallpaperwith paper folding andprinting techniques to createbeautiful gift packaging. £5 perperson. Booking essential.
WillowcraftSat 22 June, 10am-4pm
An introduction to workingwith willow. £28 per person.Booking essential: call07964 530436 or [email protected]
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Open: October-March: 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday, April-September: 10am-5pm, daily.
Details correct at time of printing. Please check www.museumwales.ac.uk before making a special journey.
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Free Charge Families Adults & Young People Hands On
Book by telephone Book by e-mail Demonstration