From Fleece to Fabric- Hand spinning at the Organic Centre, Heritage Week

From Fleece to Fabric- Hand spinning at the Organic Centre- Exploring the sustainable foundations of our woollen history this Heritage Week.

For generations, Irish households spun sheep's wool into yarn to knit jumpers, socks and other garments to clothe their families. Today, Irish wool has become a waste product with consumers preferring synthetic fabrics or imported merino wool. Hand-spinning lets us produce our own clothes with local materials, while also having fun with this creative and meditative hobby. Join Eimear at the Organic Centre to see the Fleece to Fabric process and try it out!

Further information: Eimear O Neill facilitates tours at the Organic Centre and offers Climate Change and Energy workshop in schools. She also gives hand spinning classes and an upcoming Natural dyeing course at the Organic Centre.

Children to be accompanied by adults.