About this Event
Natural Fibres & Dyes Networking Day
Join us for a unique meetup at Fernhill Farm in the Mendips, for everyone involved in growing or working with natural fibres and dyes, especially if interested in rebuilding our regional natural fibre and textile economy. The day is designed to help our community connect, share knowledge and build relationships across the South West and beyond.
Who It’s For: Farmers ~ Growers ~ Textile processors ~ Designers ~ Educators ~ Students
Weavers ~ Knitters ~ Natural dyers ~ Sewers and Tailors ~ Anyone interested in regional fibre and dye.
The event will start at 9.00 for South West England Fibreshed members, and 10.30 for everyone else, followed by lunch and a farm walk and talk for anyone keen to learn about Fernhill Farm direct from its custodians Jen Hunter and Andy Wear. See agenda below for more detail.
Our aim: We’re creating a warm and welcoming space for everyone doing great things with fibres and dyes - across the region and beyond - to meet, connect and support each other – and be part of revitalising regional natural textile economies.
What to bring
- A product, image or something else to use in your introduction (optional)
- Materials or resources to display on tables when you arrive (no extra cost). Don't bring too much as there will be limited space and time for set up.
- Warm clothing, appropriate footwear and wet weather gear for the farm tour.
About Fernhill Farm
Fernhill Farm is a verified regenerative eco farm and events venue atop the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. Owners Andy and Jen run commercial flocks of approximately 2000 sheep selectively bred for fine colourful fibre, mature meat qualities, hardiness and their ability to restore biodiversity when continually grazing in larger nomadic-style flocks.
https://fernhillfibre.co.uk/
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
South West England Fibreshed Members Meetup: SWEF members only
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Arrival for all other participants (non-SWEF members)
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Core Networking Session
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and further connection time: see ticketing options to pre-book lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Farm Walk & Talk
Untitled agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
South West Fibreshed Meetup - SWEF MEMBERS ONLY
Host: South West England Fibreshed
🕑: 10:15 AM
10.15 General Networking Session begins
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Introduction to SWEF and Fernhill Farm
Host: South West England Fibreshed & Fernhill Farm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fernhill Farm, Fernhill Farm, Bristol, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 14.25
