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Wise Wool celebration at Kate Kearney’s
The Wise Wool Project, invite the public to a special celebration at Kate Kearney’s Cottage on Saturday, November 9.
This event marks the culmination of a year-long initiative aimed at addressing Ireland’s wool waste problem.
Funded by Creative Ireland and supported by Kerry County Arts Office, the Wise Wool Project has been actively engaging communities across the county through workshops and demonstrations.
Join founders Kerry Walker and Lisa Sandow at Kate Kearney’s Cottage on November 9th for Woolly Celebration Day/
Attendees can learn the art of felting and other wool-based crafts, witness skilled artisans transforming wool into beautiful creations, and immerse themselves in the rich history and folklore of wool. The event will also feature screenings, discussion panels, and live music. By bringing together local fibre artists, sheep farmers, and the wider community, the Wise Wool Project aims to foster a deeper understanding of wool’s potential and inspire innovative solutions to the current waste problem.
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