(10) Joyce Country Wool

Joyce Country Wool

If you are looking to learn about natural dyeing, wool spinning and knitting why not book wool workshops with Carina at Joyce Country Wool on the Sheep and Wool Trail

The Experience:

The Coyne family run a hill sheep farm and Carina grew up watching her mother knitting & sewing. Now, she spins her own wool from local fleeces and makes dyes using only local natural ingredients including plants, flowers and foods.

Contact:

Contact Carina Coyne on Tel: +353 87 297 0521

Where:

Shanafaraghaun, Finny, Co. Galway, F12 EV82.

Website

Check the website for demonstration and Joyce Country wool workshops availability

Facilities:

Goods knitted by Carina for sale online. Tours for schools and knitting groups and 4-day wool workshops to learn all the processes involved from spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving wool. Must book in advance.

Other:

All products including the berries, plants and vegetables that make up the dyes are sourced in Joyce country. Wool is spun straight from the fleeces of the local sheep using a traditional spinning wheel. Also, ‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ was filmed on the farm.