Working with wool:
Peg Loom Weaving
Are you ready to dive into the world of traditional crafts? Join us for an immersive Peg Loom Weaving Workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful, handmade items using sustainable sheep wool. No matter how creative you are you will enjoy creating something from wool. Why not have a go at shearing a sheep as well.
Experience details
Small group sessions
Who is this for?
What to expect
Basic Techniques: Master the ancient art of peg loom weaving, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Material Handling: Work with raw sheep fleece, learning how to prepare and weave it into stunning pieces.
Project Completion: By the end of the workshop, you’ll have crafted your own mat, seat pad, or wall hanging to take home.
Hands on experience
Equipment included
This is a great experience day for anyone and everyone whether you are a sheep-lover, crafter, smallholder or just fancy having a go at something different!
You don't have to be creative or artistic, remember everything can be art!
Just interested in shearing? Have a look at our Shear a Sheep experience.
Need to Know
-
You must be 16 or over to shear a sheep (under 16s will be shown how to roll wool and other helpful shearing roles)
-
Please bring wellies or old trainers and clothes that can get dirty or overalls.
-
Photos and videos will be taken during the day so you can look back on your shearing experience, if you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know.
-
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
-
To ensure the well-being of the sheep and the quality of the experience the group sizes are kept small therefore unfortunately we do not allow bystanders on the experience.
-
Experiences start at 10am and last approximately 4-5 hours depending on activities.
-
Please note that there are friendly dogs on the farm. Your own dogs are sadly not welcome for this experience due to the possible stress levels for the sheep.
-
If you would like to focus on a particular aspect of this experience, for example the shearing rather than felting, then please let us know.
-
The experience is conducted with small groups so early booking is advisable if you have a particular date in mind.
-
Undated gift certificates are also available in our shop.
-
Please see our terms and conditions, by booking this experience you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.