To get ready for European Wool Day – which will take place on the 28th of March in Tralee, Co. Kerry this year – we’re preparing a series of subsidised wool-related workshops around the island! These workshops have been made possible with support from the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.

All workshops have a subsidised fee of €30 for the general public, and a discounted fee of €20 for Fibreshed Ireland Members. Tea, coffee & cake are included!

There are no refunds on issued tickets.

Check out the available workshops below:

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March 2026

From Farm to Fibre: the cycle of sheep’s wool production from birth to yarn

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day with this Farm to Fibre workshop! This workshop covers the practical elements from when the lamb is born right up until harvesting of the wool fleece, and on to Skirting, Storing, Scouring/washing, Combing, Carding, through to Spinning. Tea, coffee & cake provided!

07 Mar

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Circle Studio

Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, R93P2E6

€30.00

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Not just a granny square

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by levelling up your crochet! Take your crochet skills to the next level and learn how to design and make complex patterns, using the humble granny square motif with exciting colourways.

07 Mar

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Temperance Hall

Main St, Grove, Dingle, Co. Kerry

€30.00

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Aran Knitting Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to knit Aran patterns! This workshop is for knitters who know how to knit, purl, cast-on, and cast-off, but have no experience knitting any kind of Aran pattern, or who have never used a cable needle (a third needle) while knitting. Tea, coffee & cake provided!

08 Mar

10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Quilt Yarn Stitch

1st Fl, Unit 19 MG Business Park, Tuam, Co Galway, H54 YF25

€30.00

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From Fleece to Fibre

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by immersing yourself in locally-grown fibres! Join us for a hands-on, immersive workshop celebrating locally produced natural fibres from Co. Laois.

14 Mar

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mount Henry Art Studio

Ballycarroll, Killenard, Co. Laois, R32 XH93

€30.00

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Mindful Weaving Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day with a mindful weaving experience! Immerse yourself in a meditative and historical exploration of this age-old craft and enjoy a deeper appreciation for wool with Mindful Weaving.

14 Mar

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Portobello Community Hall

46 Bloomfield Ave, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 AY98

€30.00

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Adapting Knitting Patterns for a Better Fit and Creative Changes

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to confidently adapt knitting patterns! This workshop will give you the confidence to adapt knitting patterns to suit your body shape or your style preferences.

14 Mar

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

dlr LexIcon Library & Cultural Centre (level 5, room 3), Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

€30.00

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Wool Spinning Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to spin wool! In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare wool for spinning and experience carding and spinning natural fleece from the farm.

22 Mar

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Willow & Lore

15A Craigdunloof Rd, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6RQ

€30.00

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Threads of Belonging: A day of Weaving, Connection and Care

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by immersing yourself in intuitive weaving! Soul Weaving is a one-day immersive workshop offering time to pause, breathe, and reconnect through simple mindful weaving practices.

22 Mar

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Coast Cultural Centre Tramore

Doneraile Dr, Tramore West, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 HP63

€30.00

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These workshops are partly funded and supported by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.

📸 Header photo by Linda Costello