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Renée Callahan – Woollinn Workshops
Renée Callahan is an ex-pat relocated from sunny Seattle to sunny East London. Renée says, "I love knitting and designing and strive to create hand-knit patterns that are...
Karie Westermann – Woollinn Workshops
Karie Westermann is back at Woollinn for 3 amazing workshops. In Karie's own words, her work combines her twin loves of storytelling and craft. She is a big believer in textiles...
Aleks Byrd – Woollinn Workshops
Aleks Byrd is coming to Woollinn 2020 and she has 3 tantalising workshops to chose from. Aleks is an illustrator and knitwear designer. She has a love of creating things with...
Workshop Tickets go on sale Weds 13th November at 4pm GMT
Set your alarms for tomorrow - Weds 13th November at 4pm GMT Not long to go now! Have you chosen your favourite topics yet? Workshop spaces are limited, so make...
Win A Workshop Of Your Choice
In just a few short days we will be revealing the Woollinn 2020 Workshop Schedule, and we have a fantastic *giveaway* to share with you. Simply sign up to the Woollinn newsletter...
It’s the Woollinn Official Video
Now live for your viewing pleasure - The Official Woollinn Video! Ready to find out what Woollinn is all about? Just press play on the video above to get a taste of what...
Woollinn Returning June 12th & 13th 2020!
We're delighted to announce that Woollinn will be returning on the 12th and 13th June 2020 in a brand new venue! The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin will be our...
Creating a Culture of Inclusion with Adaku Ezeudo is Now Live
We are very excited to announce that the recordings of Creating a Culture of Inclusion by Adaku Ezeudo are now live. ⠀ Adaku joined us during Woollinn's Farewell lunch and shared...
Woollinn Thanks You
If there was one word that could describe Woollinn 2019 it's 'community'. To everyone that was part of this year's festival from vendors, attendees, special guests, volunteers...
3 Days To Go – Time To Pick Up Your Wristbands!
It's Time to Pack Your Project Bags & Get Ready for Woollinn 2019! Can you believe we are so close to opening our doors for this year’s festival? We have created a handy...
Your 2019 Woollinn Collectables and Goodies
With only a few days to go until doors open here at Woollinn HQ, we thought we would introduce you to some exclusive Woollinn goodies that you can only get your hands on at the...
Your Woollinn 2019 Festival Guide
Can you believe we are so close to opening our doors for this year's festival? We have put together this handy round-up for you today, with all the key information you'll need to...
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Meet Woollinn’s Special Guests
Yarn festivals come with a huge social side. They are often your chance to meet your favourite designer, dyer, maker or all-out fibre celebrity. It's rare that all of your...
Play Your Yarns Right!
Are you ready for your chance to win great prizes at Woollinn 2019? We're ready to give them away! Come along to the Whitewoods Lecture Hall at 3 pm on Friday 14th June, where...
Introducing the Woollinn 2019 Charity Partners
This year Woollinn is delighted to work with two charities, Revived Yarn and Cooking for Freedom. We would love for you to get involved and it's easier than you think! If you...
Giveaway: Celebrating One Year Since The First Woollinn!
[Comments now closed, and our winner was Deirdre Sweeney] To celebrate Woollinn's 1-year anniversary we are giving you a chance to win this gorgeous prize! To enter - simply...
Creating a Culture of Inclusion – Buffet Lunch & Presentation
Wrap up your weekend at Woollinn at this relaxed buffet lunch, which will feature a short talk by our inspirational Special Guest Speaker: Adaku Ezeudo⠀ ⠀⠀ We have mentioned...
Announcing Group Rates for Woollinn! ⠀
⠀ Are you coming to Woollinn with some friends? Or are you organising a group visit? Coming with your local craft group? A Tour? A discounted rate of €12.50 per person is now...
HeyBrownBerry at Woollinn 2019
We are delighted to welcome Marceline of the HeyBrownBerry Podcast to Woollinn this year. In association with Woollinn, Ravelry and Cross & Woods, Marceline will be a virtual...
Back By Popular Demand – Somatic Education for Knitters & Crocheters with Katrin Neue!
Katrin Neue returns to Woollinn in 2019, to offer two workshops on Somatic Education for Knitters and Crocheters on Saturday, June 15th. Session 1: 10.00am to 11.30am...
Announcing the 2019 Woollinn Social!
Friday 14th June, 7pm until Late Can your heart be captured by a lofty fibre in *just 3 minutes*? The Woollinn 2019 Social will feature a delicious two-course meal and a DJ until...
The Woollinn 2019 Venue Guide
Ready to plan your Woollinn trip? We've compiled this handy guide to make that process as easy as possible! Location Woollinn is located in the City North Hotel which is a...
The Woollinn Make-a-Long Starts Tomorrow!
Are we all ready for the starting line? If anyone out there is still thinking about joining in, then late entrants are most welcome. As a fun incentive Aoibhe has come up with...
Extra Workshop with Kerry Lord.
Did you miss out on this workshop? Due to demand, we've added a second Amigurumi workshop with Kerry Lord - on Friday 14th at 10am! In this *two hour* class you will learn all...