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WOOLY WEEKEND

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Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Warrnambool

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Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am (AEST)

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Warrnambool

89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

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About the event

WOOLY WEEKEND
WOOLY WEEKEND PROGRAM
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July, Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool, Vic. Free entry for locals.

11am – 3pm Blade Shearing Demonstrations: Village Green
Terry & Luke Rowbottom will demonstrate the traditional trade of blade shearing sheep. They will be happy to have a chat and get the kids involved in their fun and interactive ‘shearing’ activity.

Carding and Combing Demonstrations: Sailmakers Loft
Once the fleece is off the sheep see how the fibres are carded or combed and learn about the difference between the two processes.
Yarn Spinning: Sailmakers Loft
See how the prepared wool fibres are made into yarn using a traditional treadle spinning wheel.
Using the Yarn: Sailmakers Loft
Witness local craftspeople demonstrating the ways in which they use wool and yarn for knitting, sock making and felting.

11:30pm Wet Wool Felting Workshop – Felt Pictures
Enjoy a demonstration of wet felting techniques and then apply them to making your own piece of felt art to take home
$5 per person – book and pay here or at reception on the day

12:30pm Woolly Tales: Mechanics Institute
Our village storyteller is sure to delight you with his entertaining interpretations of children’s stories about sheep and wool.

2:00pm Wet Wool Felting Workshop – Felted Pencils
Enjoy a demonstration of three-dimensional wet felting techniques and then apply them to making your own funky felted pencils to take home.
$5 per person – book and pay here or at reception on the day

Market Stalls: Many of the exhibiting craftspeople will have handmade woollen goods available for purchase, including apparel, accessories, and décor. Please bring cash.

Hot Food & Drink Specials
Warm up with a hearty lunch at the Stella Maris Tea Rooms, where you’ll find a delicious menu featuring comforting soups, toasted sandwiches, and hot pies as well as freshly brewed coffee and other winter-warming beverages.

Saturday 12th July only
1:30pm Cannon Firing: Garrison Area
Hear historical stories of the Warrnambool Garrison and experience the sound and spectacle of the 80 pound cannon firing.


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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Warrnambool, 89 Merri Street,Warrnambool,VIC,Australia

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WOOLY WEEKEND, 12 July | Event in Warrnambool | AllEvents
WOOLY WEEKEND
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am