News

We try to post here about significant changes such as new members of The Wool Clip and exhibitions by guest artists but, if you’d like to keep in touch with everything that’s going on, our social media channels are easily the most up-to-date source of news.

Obituary for a great friend of Woolfest and The Wool Clip, Peter Titley

PeterTitley__20230315-161637_1 The late Peter Titley
Members of The Wool Clip were very sad to read of the recent death of Peter Titley, who died at home in Eccleshall near Stafford in mid-February at the age of 79. If you ever visited Woolfest in Cockermouth or if you're at all involved in rare or native breeds of livestock across the UK, you will recognise Peter's name. Peter was actively involved ...
Continue reading
  255 Hits
  0 Comments
255 Hits
0 Comments

The Wool Clip opens an Eden outpost

Selection_seasonal_web
The Wool Clip co-operative, based at Caldbeck, has created a mini-shop to display and sell its members' work in The Appleby Hub. "There's been a connection between the two businesses for a long while," explains Jane Farkins of The Eden Workshop at The Appleby Hub, "with members of The Wool Clip sharing their skills in workshops here. Weaver, Jan Be...
Continue reading
  175 Hits
  0 Comments
175 Hits
0 Comments

Investment in energy efficiency already paying off

Banner Jean Wildish alongside one of the new heaters
The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck is based in a converted traditional mill building alongside the Cold Beck river. After over 20 years in the Priest's Mill building, with energy bills of £3,000 per annum and likely to rise, the co-operative decided to tackle its energy efficiency. As well as the environmental benefits of reduced energy usage and a mor...
Continue reading
  318 Hits
  0 Comments
318 Hits
0 Comments

Keen young weaver joins The Wool Clip

Ella-Landscape-web Ella Keen, the newest member of The Wool Clip
Young South Lakes-based weaver, Ella Keen (19) has joined The Wool Clip co-operative, based at Caldbeck. Ella and her family moved to Cumbria from Dorset in 2020 to be closer to family and Ella studied agriculture at Newton Rigg in its final year. "I've gradually become more and more interested in sheep and wool," Ella says. "My sister and I've bee...
Continue reading
  392 Hits
  0 Comments
392 Hits
0 Comments

Hand-made by HanneMADE

Anne_detailcrop
The latest Spotlight guest artist in The Wool Clip shop is Anne Brooke, also known as HanneMADE. Anne is a textile artist and tutor, living and working in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Inspired by nature, she creates unique pieces of art and sewn accessories using fabric, paper and stitch. Anne met Jean Wildish of The Wool Clip at Yarndale in Skipton ...
Continue reading
  452 Hits
  0 Comments
452 Hits
0 Comments

Jane joins The Wool Clip, her local wool artist community

JaneRuth_shoplandscape Jane (left) with Ruth and the display of Jane's work in The Wool Clip
Hesket Newmarket-based wool artist, Jane Bardgett has joined The Wool Clip co-operative, based at Caldbeck. "I've been aware of The Wool Clip for many years – especially as the shop is just down the road from where I live - but the timing has never quite been right," Jane says. "Now seems a good time to join as it's easy to feel isolated working al...
Continue reading
  456 Hits
  0 Comments
456 Hits
0 Comments

Piecing together marvellous mosaics

Katy-Galbraith-web Katy Galbraith
The latest Spotlight guest artist at The Wool Clip shop in Caldbeck (from 31 May) is Katy Galbraith (57), a designer and maker of mosaics who is based in Crieff in Perthshire. Katy's creations are known for their colour and are made with recycled materials such as wine bottles, broken car windows and other salvaged materials. A selection of Katy's ...
Continue reading
  419 Hits
  0 Comments
419 Hits
0 Comments

Local landscapes on the walls of The Wool Clip

CarolBurnsDisplay_site
Carol Burns from Wigton is the latest artist to feature as one of The Wool Clip co-operative's Spotlight guests. Carol (70) captures north Cumbrian landscapes, wildlife and the changing seasons in both oils and watercolours and she was a founder member of the Fountain Gallery in Wigton. A selection of Carol's landscape paintings from around Skiddaw...
Continue reading
  388 Hits
  0 Comments
388 Hits
0 Comments

Heritage crafts and modern creations from latest Spotlight artist, Viv

Viv_2we_20220221-115824_1 Viv Walker
The Wool Clip co-operative has welcomed its latest Spotlight guest, Viv Walker (26), an artist, woodworker and archaeologist from Bampton near Shap. A selection of Viv's work is now on display and for sale in The Wool Clip's Caldbeck shop. "I met Viv through my son, Finn and she is the latest in a series of local artists and makers whose work has b...
Continue reading
  599 Hits
  0 Comments
599 Hits
0 Comments

A first for The Wool Clip and a weaving inspiration

DavidWebCrop2
The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck in Cumbria re-opened after its winter break (12 February) with the announcement of a new member for this Cumbrian co-operative. David Whitaker (84) has been weaving since just 2017 and has already developed the skills and creative approach to ensure that his wraps, scarves and blankets will be tomorrow's heirloom...
Continue reading
  822 Hits
  0 Comments
822 Hits
0 Comments

Felt artist exhibits breed images at The Wool Clip

Jane-crop Jane Firth of Ullswater Felt Art
The Wool Clip's latest Spotlight exhibitor is Jane Firth of Ullswater Felt Art. Jane's needle-felted portraits of animals, particularly sheep, have been displayed at Woolfest in the past and were also recently part of the EVAN Open Studios exhibition at Eamont Bridge. Alice Underwood of The Wool Clip met Jane through the Cumbria Support Group of th...
Continue reading
  622 Hits
  0 Comments
622 Hits
0 Comments

Clay meets wool with Lindsay at The Wool Clip

20210803_104107 Lindsay vessels
There are just a couple of weeks left to see the work of The Wool Clip's latest Spotlight guest, Lindsay Thomas, a potter from Otley near Leeds. Lindsay is an established collaborator with Jean Wildish of The Wool Clip, combining her ceramics with Jean's yarn and fabrics to create jewellery. Lindsay has an exhibition of her jewellery in The Wool Cl...
Continue reading
  699 Hits
  0 Comments
699 Hits
0 Comments

Chris’s work welcomes visitors to newly refurbished hotel

ReceptionDesk---Copy Chris's work welcomes guests to The Ro Hotel
A commissioned piece of work by Chris Crofts, a member of The Wool Clip, has been incorporated into the reception desk of The Ro Hotel in Bowness-in-Windermere. The large tufted rug has been incorporated into the reception desk of the recently refurbished hotel. The Ro opened at the beginning of July and represents a multi-million pound transformat...
Continue reading
  890 Hits
  0 Comments
890 Hits
0 Comments

Craft bookbinder in the Spotlight as The Wool Clip re-opens

Exposed-Stitching_1 Examples of Kate's work
As The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck re-opens post-lockdown, there is a Spotlight display of work by guest artist, Kate Bowles. Kate creates hand-bound notebooks and journals from recycled and vintage materials and a selection of her pieces will be on sale during April and May at The Wool Clip. "I first met Kate when I was doing a show at Saltaire in ...
Continue reading
  905 Hits
  0 Comments
905 Hits
0 Comments

New member brings crochet creations to The Wool Clip

Tracey-Todhunter-Profile-Photo-2020 Tracey Todhunter
The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck in Cumbria has re-opened with a selection of colourful crochet creations from a new member, Tracey Todhunter (56) of Armathwaite in the Eden Valley. Tracey is a knitwear and crochet designer, trading individually as Granny Cool and now the 12th member of the Cumbrian Wool Clip co-operative. "I've been a keen follower ...
Continue reading
  956 Hits
  0 Comments
956 Hits
0 Comments

Woolfest stays online for 2021

Join-in-on-FB-and-Insta Spreading the word online
Woolfest will be taking place online for the second year and is looking forward to welcoming thousands from around the world via social media. "We want to support as many of the businesses that would have been at Woolfest as we can," says Marion Rae, one of the organisers and a member of The Wool Clip. "Last year, we had just a few weeks to pull to...
Continue reading
  1058 Hits
  0 Comments
1058 Hits
0 Comments
Woolclip Online Shop

We’re open for online browsing and shopping.

Even when the Caldbeck shop is closed! Please be aware that someone needs to go into the shop to collect and package your purchases.

Contact Us

The Wool Clip
Priest's Mill
Caldbeck
Cumbria
CA7 8DR

Call: 016974 78707
Email: shop@woolclip.com

Opening Times: Tue to Sun 11am to 4pm

Cooperative Reg. Number 29320R

Enquiry Form

Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Invalid Input