A Thousand Sheep

Wool Week has come fast and I would like to share with you all the events I will be taking part in in order to progress in the making of 1000 sheep. In preparation to Wool Week, I have travelled to Calais to work with Debbie Bramford from the Mulberry Dyers; In a couple of days, we madder dyed more than 25kg of wool (half of the total wool needed) in her gorgeous Self created  Dye House.  (see images) Wool Week Events; Monday 15th of October , I will be running a full day of natural dye workshop in Clarendon School, Thanks to the support of Tidworth Area Board. I will then return to the school on the Wednesday 17th to make 300 bundles of tied up wool with all the children of the school. The bundles will include wishes, thoughts, prayers...from the children. Tuesday 16th of October Drop in spinning workshop at the Craft Club, Salisbury Arts Centre; Come and learn to spin and make part of the 1000 sheep installation with me. Drop spindles and wool provided. Thursday 18th o

Join me in the 100 odd places to spin challenge. As part of 1000 sheep, I will be creating events and spontaneous spinning moments before Christmas. If you wish to join me, send me your spinning pictures on the blog, on email, on Facebook, on Twitter... The best location will win a free space on a natural dye workshop in January. SPREAD the word!!!