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Norfolk Horn yarn

Proudly produced in Norfolk

celebrating a rare breed, its place & its people

2024 Dye Workshop dates are now live

SUSTAINABLE

Fibreworkshop yarns are produced from the Norfolk Horn, Norfolks indigenous rare breed sheep. We use carefully selected wool sourced from small producers. Aiming to support small farmers who work to keep our rare breeds & Norfolks wool heritage alive.

With respect for land, community, craftsmanship & heritage at every stage in production. Our yarns are spun in Yorkshire & naturally dyed by Jenn at the workshop in mid-Norfolk. Using home grown & locally sourced plant materials.

Producing a traceable, sustainable yarn with zero waste, positive regenerative impacts that supports small producers & British manufacture.

NORFOLK HORN

The Norfolk Horn, Norfolks indigenous rare breed sheep , is one of Britain’s oldest breeds.  Arriving with the Anglo-Saxons, its wool made fortunes for Norfolk’s Wool Men in the medieval. Yet it was almost extinct by the 20thC. Thanks to the custodianship of small farmers, the Norfolk Horn kick started the rare breeds movement & is still with us today.

Sadly, despite wool being one our most sustainable fibres, wool in the UK has no value. As a maker I wanted to support small farmers by giving a market for what is perceived as ‘waste’.  In 2015, I set out to prove that you could produce quality wool products with local provenance from the Norfolk Horn.

MAKE

As a dyer & maker, my craft is founded on historical research, experience & the generosity of others sharing their knowledge.  I believe it is important to share & pass this knowledge on.  Keeping our heritage craft skills alive & relevant.

I teach natural dying & textile skills here at the workshop & other venues across Norfolk.

These small group courses are relaxed practical hands on days. Aimed at enabling all, from absolute beginners to experienced dabblers, to experience the joy of making colour from sustainable natural materials.  Whether it’s for a fun few hours laughing in the sunshine or something that kick starts a vocation that lasts a lifetime.

You are welcome to visit the workshop & buy direct.

If the signs out we’re open. Drop in.

To avoid disappointment make an appointment, contact me to arrange your visit.