Forgotten Fleece Tales
A Scottish Touring Exhibition of Textile Arts
10th July to 25th August
Forgotten Fleece Tales is a celebration of the space where art, craft, story and ecology come together. the exhibition features a curated collection of works made using “waste” or “unwanted” organic Scottish fleece, and byproducts of industrial fleece processing.
A combination of wearables, wall hangings, home textiles, sculptural pieces and interactive experiences; Forgotten Fleece Tales provides an immersive and in-depth exploration of the enduring value of Scottish fleece, both in terms of farming and textiles heritage, and hopes for a sustainable future.
The theme of “forgotten” fleece binds the pieces together in the form of a unique piece of short fiction written for each creation by renowned folklorist and writer Alicia Anne Adams. These tales draw on aspects Scottish folklore, history, and landscapes. They invite readers to connect more closely with the story of wool - both in the pieces on display, and in their everyday lives. Visitors can engage with these stories in their written format, or follow QR codes to discover video recordings.
Forgotten Fleece Tales aims to engage visitors with sensory experiences, challenging them to honour wool’s place in our heritage, and to rethink it as a sustainable and versatile material for our future.
Exhibitors include local artists Gaelle Chassery, Pamela Watson and Valerie O’Regan alongside Lynne Sneddon, Reet Wyatt, Sam Vettese, Chloe Tao, Constantia Anastasiadou, Michelle Stirling, Inga Ballantyne, Janet Hughes, Yarrow Frost, Overside Wool, Lisa Moffitt, Helen Walsh, Lovat Mill, Rachel Challoner, Sandra Junele and Rachel Frost alongside items from the curators Ardbeag Crafts and Creation Mill CIC. A summary of the works on show can be viewed here.
The exhibition is touring around Scotland and will be at Kilmartin Museum between 10th July and 25th August 2025.
Whilst displayed works are not available for purchase, a companion book detailing the 22 original artworks and short stories is available to buy from our Museum shop alongside a selection of other works by the exhibitors.
