Discover the story of wool in Somerset through an exhibition and art installation

14TH SEPT - 30 NOV 2024 - Abbey Barn installations close 2 Nov

This Somerset Art Works project focuses on Wool, with an exhibition, large scale installation and film, opening in September 2024 at the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury, with project partners South West Heritage Trust.

A programme of events for community outreach, school workshops and talks will also take place.

Alongside the commissions there will be a rich display of museum objects, oral archives, a community artwork installation plus contemporary work created using wool by Somerset-based artists and makers. An exciting programme of talks, workshops and family activities offer opportunities for all ages to explore this fascinating material.

Contact: projects@somersetartworks.org.uk

Please follow these links to find out more:

Spinning a Yarn – Take Part (spinning-a-yarn.org)

Where did it all begin…? – Spinning a Yarn – Take Part (spinning-a-yarn.org)

Image: Film still from Somerset Yarning by Trevor Pitt - Trevor Pitt

Trevor Pitt’s film ‘Somerset Yarning’ will capture the personal stories of sheep farmers and artists who work with their fleeces. Opening at daybreak in the Mendips and closing at dusk in the Quantocks, the film follows how the fleeces from Fernhill Farm are carded, spun, felted and woven by artists from across the county.

Dates:

Saturday, 14th September 2024–Saturday, 30th November 2024, 10:00–5:00

Tickets & prices

FREE with Museum Unlimited/normal admission applies adults £9.35/concessions £7.65/children £4.40/Under 5s FREE

Perfect for:

Crafters
Knitters
Artists
Environmentalists

Somerset Rural Life Museum
Chilkwell Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 8DB

01458 831197

Source:: https://swheritage.org.uk/news_tags/spinning-a-yarn/