Open to all ages and abilities, Of Wool and Words is a creative writing workshop which will explore the ancient traditions of livestock farming, spinning and weaving, and celebrate the combination of nature, people and place.
Participants will be encouraged to consider pastoral poems, the interaction between humans and nature, and how farming is portrayed within literature.
The Green Barn is also home to Wensleydale and Angora Goats, and participants can learn more about how The Green Barn team uses a collection of traditional processes to turn the raw fleece and fibres into a range of handmade products.
The workshop will be facilitated by Kate Young, an experienced writer/editor and educator. Kate is a member of the Isle of Wight Creative Network, and she is currently finishing an MA in Creative Writing.
The workshop's aims are:
To encourage a greater awareness of what it means to be a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
To encourage people to explore nature in a creative way and record their ideas.
To celebrate the fact that The Green Barn continues the traditional crafts of spinning and weaving (and has its own Wensleydale sheep and Angora goats).
To consider 'pastoral poems' which explore the relationships between humans and nature.
Read more about Kate
Tickets are £6 per person.
Limited spaces available.
Book your space.
Suitable for all ages
(under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
On-site parking available.