Fleece First Exhibition in Devon 24th September - 13th November 2011

An educational exhibition all about farming, wool production and the countryside will be taking place between 24th September and 13th November 2011 in Devon, England.

The South West is known for breeding sheep, processing wool and making textiles. This exhibition shows colourful and unusual work by local textile artists whose material is wool.

Information, handling tools and resources tell us about natural production, crafts, sustainable processes such as weaving or knitting, and local industry.

Featuring: Yuli Somme, Jane Deane, Jenny Wilkinson, Claire Crompton, Lesley Prior. Curated by Isabella Whitworth.

FREE. Open daily. 10am-5.30pm. School/colleges/group visits welcome.

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen,
Riverside Mill,
Bovey Tracey,
Devon. TQ13 9AF
01626 83222
devonguild@crafts.org.uk
www.crafts.org.uk