The Ballymaloe Cookery School has a one-day, in-person course on Heritage Sheep Farming and the Business of Irish Wool.
From the website – “The majority of Irish sweaters are not made with Irish wool, they are just knitted in Ireland- a fact which many people are unaware of. The reason for this is more complex than you may expect; both Blátnaid Gallagher, Founder of the Galway Wool Coop, and Jean Long, Master Hand Knitter, have made it their business to understand why and advocate for a change.
This 1-day course will unpack this issue and invite you to learn from and respect what farmers like Blatnaid and craftspeople like Jean are doing in the restoration of heritage breeds like Galway Sheep and in creating demand within the business of Irish Wool.”
In addition, there will be the following:
- Tour of the organic farm, gardens and greenhouses
- Hands-on learning through working with Irish Wool and learning the forgotten skill of hand knitting
When: Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 9:30 AM – 5 PM.
Where: Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry North, Co Cork, P25 R274
For more information and to register, visit the website – https://www.ballymaloecookeryschool.ie/courses/the-business-and-beauty-of-irish-wool
@thegalwaywoolco_op @jeanmlong
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