Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main field, adjacent to the Whithorn Roundhouse. All ticket sales are being donated to the local charity 'Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre' which helps cancer sufferers and their families across Wigtownshire. What to expect:

Demonstrations of modern, and old style hand sheep shearing
There will be various sheep breeds represented for you to meet
Mark Jones from ‘Cefn Llan Fibre Flock’ will be preparing fleeces from his flock of championship Wensleydale and Teeswater sheep. He will also be hosting lock wash workshop workshops
Lena Archbold: Demonstrations and discussion from Lena Archbold (Textile artist and felt maker) Lena designs, creates and teaches in person and online
Shelley Steele from 'Felting Crazy' will be showcasing her felting work and carry out a workshop
Louise Pocock-Cluley is a milliner and textile designer who will be showcasing her work
There will be many stalls selling fleeces, yarns, felted rugs, peg looms, wool, hand made wooden drop spindles and felting tools and many other items
Liz Wookey from ‘Pen-y-Lan and Cat Du Fibre Flocks’ will be selling her icelandic yarns
There will be various spinners, weavers and dyers demonstrating their skills and crafts
Wendy Erskine from ‘Eden Textile Studio’ will be showcasing one of her Viking cloaks
On Sunday there will be a fashion type show, showing off various people’s crafts and clothing
Whithorn Trust cafe and museum will be open for visitors
There will be hot/cold food and refreshments