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What’s On

Exhibitions Family fun Talks & Tours

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Until Sat 2 November Kaffe Fassett Knitwear ExhibitionExquisite knitwear by the internationally renowned textile designer, Kaffe Fassett. An American born artist, he is best known for his colourful designs. This exhibition runs alongside an exhibition of his patchwork quilts at The Welsh Quilt Centre, Lampeter. www.welshquilts.com

Until Sat 9 November Brunel’s Works in WalesAn exhibition looking at the major rail, bridge and sea works built by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Wales. It concentrates on the ingenuity of Brunel in using engineering to overcome natural obstacles in transport systems.

Tues 12 November – Wed 15 JanuaryWales Colleges Competition ExhibitionA display of the work submitted for a competition, open to art, design, craft

and architecture students studying in Wales, on the theme of “Journeys”, inspired by the National Wool Museum, The Welsh Quilt Centre and Cardigan Castle.

Sat 23 November – Sat 1 February Fabulous Forty ExhibitionIn 2012 the National Slate Museum, Llanberis, celebrated its fortieth birthday. This exhibition looks at why and how a working industrial site became a museum in 1972 and what’s happened since.

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Exhibitions

Until Sat 9 November Brunel’s Works in Wales

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Regular groups

3 Families Adults Hands-on Demonstration Tour

All events are free unless this symbol is shown

Let the story of wool, once the most important industry in Wales, weave its magic in this unique working museum in the Teifi Valley.

Opening timesOctober – March: 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday. April – September: 10am – 5pm, daily.

For more details on our full events programme and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit www.museumwales.ac.uk

National Wool MuseumDre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire SA44 5UPPhone: (029) 2057 3070 or 0300 111 2 333 (charged at local rate)

Details correct at time of printing. Please contact us before making a special journey.

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Guided Tours

Enhance your visit with a guided tour by our experienced craftspeople. Please contact the Museum for times and availability.

Village Trail

A self-guided walk around the village of Dre-fach Felindre highlighting interesting facts about the woollen industry.

The Woolly Tale

A fun and educational trail helping families to follow the woollen process from fl eece to fabric.

Julia Griffi ths JonesSee the work of this Carmarthenshire artist and follow the Family Trail linked to her creations.

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1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2pm – 4pm The Knitting Club

Join the group to knit, exchange patterns and ideas. All abilities welcome.

Monthly: every second Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 3pmCarmarthen Spinners & Ceredigion Spinners, Weavers and Dyers

All abilities welcome, bring your own materials.

Fortnightly Saturdays 2pmMid Teifi Arts Rugmakers

Watch the group demonstrating their skills.

Daily trails & tours

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Art cart: creative children’s activities

Events

Sat 26 October – Sat 2 November, 10am – 5pm (closed 27 – 28 October)Half Term Activities

Tues 3 – Tues 24 December 10am – 4.30pm (closed on the Sundays and Mondays)Christmas Art Cart

Sat 25 January 10am – 4.30pm Heart Cart to Celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day

Sat 15 February 10am – 4.30pm Heart Cart to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Sat 22 February – Sat 1 March (closed 23 – 24 February)Half Term Activities

Sat 2 November 10am – 3pm Model Railway and Vintage Craft FairFeaturing model railway layouts and vintage-style crafts.

Sat 30 November 10am – 3pm Christmas Craft and Food FairNo need to go any further for your Christmas shopping. Support local producers and buy country crafts, textile crafts, woodwork, soaps, candles, jams, Christmas puddings and more.

Tues 17 December, 6.30pm Carol Singing with SantaJoin in the carol singing and expect a visit from Santa.

Sat 1 March, 10am – 3pm Family Fun DayGames, activities and competitions for everyone. In conjunction with Menter Gorllewin Sir Gâr, Cered and TWF.

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WorkshopsFri 11, Fri 18 & Fri 25 October, 1pm – 4pm Make a Traditional Willow Basket

Make a country-style basket using local and Somerset willow. There are three half-day sessions, at £15 per session or £40 for all three. Complete a small fruit basket in two sessions or a shopping basket/berry picker in three sessions. Suitable for beginners. Booking essential: call 07964 530436.

Sat 19 October 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Make a woolly hat or scarf from an old jumper and decorate using rag rug techniques. £30 per person. Booking essential: call 01974 282530.

Sat 26 October, 10am – 4pm Spinning Days for Beginners

An introduction to fleece types, preparation, spinning and plying. £25 per person. Booking essential: call 01559 384304.

Sat 9 November 10am – 4pm Natural Dyeing

Create an exciting range of colours from plants and learn how to prepare and dye samples on wool. £35 per person, including all materials. Booking essential: call 01239 614023.

Sat 23 November 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Make a festive rag rug wreath which will last for years. For booking details, see 19 October.

Sat 30 November 10am – 4pm Long Draw Spinning

An introduction to long draw woollen spinning. £25 per person. Booking essential, call 01559 384304.

Fri 6 December, 1pm – 4pm Festive Willow Workshop

Making Winter Solstice and Celtic Christmas decorations including table decorations, hanging stars and chains. Suitable for beginners. £15 per person. Booking essential: call 07964 530436.

Sat 14 December 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Small rag rug projects like flower brooches and other gifts and decorations. For booking details, see 19 October.

Book in advance by phone Families Adults Hands-on

All events are free unless this symbol is shown

Sat 12 October Sat 16 November Sat 21 December Sat 11 & Sat 25 January Sat 8 & Sat 22 February Sat 8 & Sat 22 March 10.30am – 12.30pmCrochet for Beginners

For those who are completely new to crochet, who need a refresher or simply need more help at reading patterns. Materials for small projects provided. £4 per person. Booking essential: call 01239 842018.

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Sat 14 December 11.30am – 2.30pm Festive Up-cycling

Make a festive decoration or your own gift wrap, boxes, bows, bags and tags out of old books, wallpaper, maps and music. £2 per person, for ages 6+. Call Museum to book your place.

Sat 18 January 10am – 4pm Spinning Days for Beginners

See 26 October for details.

Sat 1 FebruaryUse of Colour in Spinning

Explore the use of colour in your spinning. £25 per person. Booking essential: call 01559 384304.

Sat 15 February 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Use fine hooking techniques to produce pictures and wall hangings using fabric and yarn. For booking details, see 19 October.

Sat 15 March 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Make small mats and decorative panels with fabrics hooked through rug canvas and held in place with a locker thread. For booking details, see 19 October.

Workshops

Book in advance by phone Adults Hands-on

All events are free unless this symbol is shown

Sat 4 January 11am – 4.30pm Rag Rugging

Pegloom weaving with rags, creating a cushion-pad sized rug. For booking details, see 19 October.

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