The European Wool Exchange (EWE), in collaboration with the IAIA Association, seeks to promote the therapeutic and well-being effects of creating fibre crafts, especially those made with natural fibres.
They have a call for a competition to create sensory tools that are created with natural fibre. These include the following items –
- Sensory Sleeves
- Elongated Sensory Sleeves
- Sensory Mats
Amongst the awards are Best Sensory Tools made with 100% European Wool.
Other categories of awards include the following –
- Best sensory tools made with natural fibres other than wool
- Special Award to best sensory tool crafted by men
- Special Award to the most senior person participating
- Special Award to the youngest person participating
- Special Award to the most active country determined by pro rata of population
- Public’s Choice Awards / The best sensory tools will be chosen based on the technique: Crochet, Knitting, Weaving, *Felting* or Mixed Techniques.
All the sensory tools will be donated to institutions that care for patients.
Deadline: Sensory Tools must be received in Spain by the 10th of September, 2024.
For more information, visit their website – https://www.ewe.network/wool-4-health
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