We begin with a desire to strengthen connections, increase opportunities and nurture working relationships within our working wool community in the South West of England.
Blessed here in South Devon with an abundance of quality local fleece and a history steeped deep in the woollen industry we began our work and our vision was ignited to provide a social hub, a platform for sales of local fleece and woollen goods and a place for the sharing and passing on of valuable techniques and skills in all wool crafts.
Our first gathering was held in the Ancient Woollen of Buckfastleigh in March 2016 and from there our community has flourished and grown into a twice annual event for the Town held at the Town Hall and now also the Primary School on Bossell Road.
The Buckfastleigh Wool Gathering hosts a vast array of skilled workshop leaders and artisans who offer drop in workshops, live demonstrations, talks and opportunities to get involved in further projects and workshops through out the day and in the future. It is a place for participation, learning, bringing along your own woolly projects to work on alongside other makers, making contacts for your businesses and picking up bags of wonderful local fleece direct from the farmers.
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