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‘From her Spinning Wheel’: A Woolcraft Talk for Heritage Week with Annie Gambrill

Age Friendly Ireland | Local | Wexford

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Celebrating the theme of this year’s Wexford Heritage Week of connections, routes and networks, Annie Gambrill will give an illuminating talk from her spinning wheel.

Hear about how textiles connect us, historical routes from the first domesticated sheep and wool trade to modern day Woolcraft and how all of this was joined by a worldwide network of shepherds, mills, spinners, weavers, artisans and crafters.

Join Wexford Library on Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm

To book your place for this event please use the following link – https://wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4245327  or telephone 053-9196760

Should you require additional support to attend this event, please contact Wexford Library on 053-9196760.

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