National Wool MuseumWhat’s On Autumn and Winter Guide

November 2011 – February 2012www.museumwales.ac.uk(01559) 370929

ExhibitionsEventsWorkshops

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Daily Trails

The Woolly Tale 10am-5pm

A fun and educational trailfor families helping todiscover the process fromFleece to Fabric.

Village Trail10am-5pm

A self guided walk aroundthe back lanes of Dre-fachFelindre highlightinghistorical and interestingfacts about the woollenindustry in the locality.

Art CartChristmas Art CartThu 1-Sat 31 December,10am-4.30pm

Fun, festive crafts for childrenon our Christmas Art Cartwith trails and activities.

Heart Cart toCelebrate StDwynwen's DaySat 21 January, 10am-4.30pm

Creative children's activitieson the Art Cart to celebrateSt Dwynwen's Day.

Exhibitions

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Julia GriffithsJones10am-5pm daily

See her work displayed and follow a Family Trail linkedto the work.

South WestWales AnnualCollegesCompetitionExhibition Sat 5-Sat 26 November,10am-5pm

A competition for collegesin South and West Walesbased on this year’s themeof ‘Keepsakes’.

The LastTranshumance Tue 6 December-Sat 27 January, 10am-5pm

An exhibition ofphotographs by Romanianphotographer DragosLumpan on the practice oftranshumance in Romania.

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JIGSO Children'sCentre SatelliteSessionsWed 9 November & Wed 7 December12pm-2.30pm

Fun activities includingmusic, art, craft, messy play sessions, story-tellingand much more.

Christmas Craft Fair Sat 26 November, 10am-3pm

Our annual craft fairshowcasing the work oflocal craft workers. Anexcellent opportunity topurchase unique gifts forChristmas.

ChristmasCookery Eveningwith S4C ChefGareth RichardsFri 2 December, 7pm

S4C Chef Gareth Richardswill be providing a cookerydemonstration full of festiveideas. Tickets £5. Pleasecontact the Museum to book.

Carol Singingwith SantaFri 16 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Celebrating Christmas withcarol singing and a visitfrom Santa.

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Spinners, Weaversand DyersFortnightly Wednesdays,10.30am-3pm

See the groupdemonstrating their skills -you're welcome to join in -please bring your ownmaterial. Please call theMuseum to check dates.

Mid Teifi ArtsRugmakersFortnightly Saturdays, 2pm

A chance to see the groupdemonstrating their skills.Please contact Bette Collins(01239) 711733 to checkdates.

The Knitting Club1st and 3rd Tuesday ofevery month, 2pm

Why not join in, learn howto knit, share your patternsand have a chat in theMuseum's cafe. Please callthe Museum to check dates.

RegularGroups

Free Charge All Families Adults & Young People Booking by telephone

Hands On Demonstration Music Talk

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Drop-in ComputerClassesEvery Tuesday until 20 December between2pm & 4pmIf you have any computer-related questions you’rewelcome to visit a session(or two). Contact Huw Lloydon (01239) 712934 for moreinformation.

Peg Loom YarnWorkshop withSarah DaviesSat 12 November, 10am-4pm

Learn how to weave withyarn using a peg loom.

£35 per person including aloom or £20 with your ownloom. Please contact theMuseum for a bookingform. Booking essential by29 October.

Make & MendNaturalDecorationsSat 10 December, 1.30pm

Making traditionaldecorations using naturalmaterials. £5. Bookingessential by 5 December.

Make & MendDecoupageSat 14 January, 1.30pm

Transforming old pictureframes into shabby-chicmasterpieces. We will layerretro wall paper, differentpapers and fabric - thenembellishing further withbuttons and vintage rubberstamp prints. £5. Bookingessential by 9 January.

Make & MendClocksSat 11 February, 1.30pm

Creating funky hand-madeclocks from mixed media,wire, buttons and fabric. £5. Booking essential by 6 February.

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Find out more about all of these events and sign up for our e-newsletter atwww.museumwales.ac.uk

Open: October- March; 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday.

How to find us: Located in the village of Dre-fach Felindre, 4 miles east of Newcastle Emlyn and16 miles west of Carmarthen, off the A484. Follow the brown signs. For Sat Nav enter SA44 5UP.

Details correct at time of printing. Please check www.museumwales.ac.uk before making a special journey.

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