Wool Culture 2- Forum, Town Hall, Bovey Tracey

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER, 10am - 4pm
In association with the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Wool Culture 2 intends to stimulate debate, share information and find new directions for this undervalued yet sustainable resource; featuring Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers, whose products include organic meat and award-winning woollen textiles and fashion, and Val Grainger, the Woolly Shepherd, Overall Winner of the Devon Environmental Business Awards 2009.

Talk: John Makepeace

WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER  6.30pm
Come on a journey with John Makepeace through his 50 years of designing and making.

Visit to John Makepeace's house and Montacute House

WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2010 9am-6pm
John Makepeace, the renowned furniture maker, will open the doors to his home and gardens in Dorset and give a short introduction to his work. Afterwards we will visit Montacute House and gardens (National Trust) and enjoy a guided tour of the house.

Big Draw Event

THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2010 11am-4pm
Join us for a family all day 'drop-in and draw' event in the Craft Focus room.

Visit to Made by Hand, Tredegar House, Newport, Wales

SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER 2010 9am-6.30pm
Visit to the new craft fair Made by Hand - a wonderful opportunity to meet and buy directly from 135 of the UK's finest designer makers in a festive and historical setting. You can wander the main mansion house, stable blocks, the Orangery and formal gardens of the Renaissance mansion and watch craftspeople demonstrating their skills.