In late 2016, Clare Thornley and her husband purchased Feltfine, known for its high-quality tops, batts, and yarns among other wool items. Clare stepped up, taking to social media to boost the business’ influence and brought modern means of communicating with fans and new customers.

Jan Ditchfield creates original artwork by hand-painting on fine Australian merino wool. It all started with a dress by a window.

North East Yarns is a cooperative that has a range of sheep, specialising in Corriedale. They go from the sheep's back to your back.

Retired Carpenter Frank Williams has made a robust business out of his hobby of crafting spindles.

The colder weather is on its way. Time to get your wool on. Mark your diaries, and head to the Markets on 18 May to check out what some of the country’s most talented craftspeople are doing with this fine fibre at A Celebration of Wool.

Our local and regional craftspeople do, that’s for sure! They’re busy knitting, felting, spinning, weaving designing and creating with Australia’s favourite fibre to showcase their wares at one of our most popular annual theme days, A Celebration of Wool on 18 May.