New Dates for Fleece Washing and sorting!


Come and join in the project;
It is now time to really get stuck in and get on with the work; I have been given quite a lot of fleece over the past two weeks and am planning a serie of fleece sorting and washing days.

If you wish to help. please contact me so I can organise a rota. You can come for as long as you can spare during the day.
Dates are as follow;
June Dates;
Thursday 16th June from 9.00 to 3.00
Monday 20th June from 12.30 to 3.00
Tuesday 21st June from 9.00 to 4.00
Thursday 23rd June from 9.00 to 3.00
Friday 24th June from 9.00 to 3.00
Tuesday 28th June from 9.00 to 3.00

July dates;

Monday 4th July 9.00 to 3.00
Tuesday 5th July 9.00 to 2.00
Monday 11th July 9.00 to 3.00
Tuesday 12th July 9.00 to 3.00



Please keep an eye on this blog before you come in case of changes . I will be publishing more dates for dyeing and shaping the sculpture so watch out. Alternatively, you can also offer to do some fleece washing at home if I show you the method, this should be a good way to get more done.
We might cancel the day in case of bad weather.
Bring wellies, picnic, water, sun hats and suncream when you come along!
Hot drink and biscuits breaks!
Look forward to a great time with you in the field!


Don't forget to come and see the new range of postcards and prints for sale at the Farm Shop!

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