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 viacarys.hedd@gmail.com

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 orspinweave55@hotmail.com

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 sue@ragartstudios.com

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 emailjules87@btinternet.com

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 emailjules87@btinternet.com

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Find out more about all of these events and sign up for our e-newsletter at www.museumwales.ac.uk

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