Wensleydale Sheep: A Handcrafted History
An exhibition by The Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association to celebrate Unique Fleece. Features the work of SDC member Julia Desch MSDC
Overview
This travelling exhibition focusses on Wensleydale Fleece and its unique qualities, from flocks owned by members of WLSBA. It showcases the work of 40 textile artists from throughout the UK including felt maker Julia Desch. Every piece crafted using native, rare breed Wensleydale sheep wool. The exhibition will move to Yorkshire in 2025.
For more information see Wensleydale sheep: A handcrafted history
Where?
Hand Weavers Gallery
140 Seven Sisters Rd
London N7 7NS
When?
Until 6 December 2024
Opening Times
10.00 - 18.00 except Sunday
Price
Free Admission
SDC members who felt or weave might like to know that Julia Desch also supplies combed TOPS, carded large Mats, worsted spun yarns from her former flock Beech Hill 1125 in three unique natural colours: silver grey, steel grey and bitter chocolate, only available through her, also natural white.