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National Wool Museum Geelong

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5272 4701

Address: 26 Moorabool St 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 TUESDAY Jewellery Share and Solve with Vivian Qiu Have you ever wanted to delve into jewellery-making? Now is your chance! Think outside of the box and creatively repurpose recycled materials into bespoke jewellery. Learn fundamental jewellery making techniques from artist Vivian Qiu Vivian Qiu studio and discover ways to be more creative about jewellery design. Don't miss out https://www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/events/

24.01.2022 Our Heritage, Our Collection FEATURING Brass Gorget Presented to Dan-Dan-Nook, Wadawurrung man by the Comunn Na Feinne Society, 1860 the gorget is inscribed KING DAN-DAN-NOOK Best Runner Geelong 1860. Photo used with permission of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. The National Wool Museum created this collection to showcase the diversity and depth of the City of Greater Geelong’s heritage.... View more of Geelong's treasures here https://www.geelongheritagecollections.com.au/ #TheNationalWoolMuseum #Heritage #Geelong #GeelongHeritageCollections #NWM #ourheritageourcollection

23.01.2022 Help us celebrate International Museum Day with FREE ENTRY - Tuesday, 18 MAY The National Wool Museum experience is more than the history of wool and sheep. It's a vibrant gathering place for our community to create, collect and share stories. Here wool, fibre, textiles, history, science, fashion, handcraft and art come together to create a unique experience for the entire family. Open daily 10am-3pm, tickets at the door.

23.01.2022 "When we first heard about Baarak, we were determined to share the story of this celebrity sheep. It isn’t often that popular culture and sheep come together, but the Baarack story is one of those occasions. Museum Director, Padraic Fisher This amazing sheep will tell his story - Barrack the Lost Sheep is now on display Open daily 10am-3pm | tickets are purchased at the door and included in admission.... Yes we are open on the Queens Birthday holiday #baarackthelostsheep #geelong #fleece #nationalwoolmuseum

23.01.2022 Don't miss out on a night of fun at the Museum. Rogue Sheep Trivia - with quizmaster Janet McLeod. Due to lockdown this date has been change to 22 July! More details soon Celebrate the arrival of Baarack the rogue sheep's fleece with a night of laughs from Melbourne trivia icon @mcleod.janet . Get your thinking caps on and test your knowledge of your favourite pub trivia.... Gather your team of up to 10 (hand picked legends) or come on your own and join a wildcard table. Your ticket includes, a tour of the Baarack the Lost Sheep display, drink on arrival and access to the paid bar, courtesy of our friends from @Blacksheepgeelong Friday 18 June | 7.30pm | $15 or $120 for a table Head to the link in our bio for booking details! #whatsongeelong #nationalwoolmuseum #geelong

22.01.2022 MOTHERS DAY is this weekend so let the kids know where to find the best range of winter knitwear. Even better we are offering 20% Off all floor stock! The Museum Shop stocks a large range beenies, glove, scarves and clothing including merino wool and possum fur from across Australia and New Zealand. In-store only | 1-9 May | Open daily 10am-3pm | does not include already discounted and consignment stock.... #geelong #buylocal #mothersday2021

20.01.2022 Want to learn a new skill watch our Inspiration @ Home and learn how to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe, an Introduction to Iraqi Embroidery, Learn Karen Weaving, Mask Making or Furoshiki! Watch the videos at your own pace here https://www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/inspiration-at-home/

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Fiona Gaven who was awarded Expressions:The Wool Quilt Prize 2021, a $3000 acquisitive prize sponsored by the Wool Museum This beautiful piece is on display as part of Art Quilt Australia 2021 at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra until 3 July. GHOST BLANKET IV... 2021 Fiona Gaven 109cm H x 74cm W EXPRESSIONS WOOL QUILT PRIZE 2021 $3000 acquisitive prize sponsored by The National Wool Museum Statement: Ghost Blanket IV, woven checked blankets are deconstructed and reimagined to create an appliquéd work with the feel of lace. It celebrates the natural colours of alpaca fleece and the qualities of felted, woven fabric. Materials: Felted, woven alpaca, wool yarns, poly/cotton thread, silk organza. #expressionswoolquiltprize #artquiltaustralia #artquiltaustralia2021 #ozqnart #ozquiltnetwork @ozquiltnetwork

18.01.2022 TOMORROW REFASHIONING A T-SHIRT In this course Designer Showcase finalist, Ana Fernanda Covarrubias, will make you fall in love with your old t-shirts again. Follow her step-by-step guide to learn how to turn a t-shirt into a funky neck-piece. Refashioning is a great way to reduce your fashion waste and diversify your wardrobe. Don't miss out https://www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/events/

17.01.2022 My father’s architectural influence on me is evident as I am excited by structures, both old and new. Linda Gallus Explore the work of local artist Linda Gallus at the National Wool Museum. The White Farm: Art, Heritage and the Bellarine is on display 15 May 29 August 2021, open daily from 10am 3pm. Linda has been an artist all her life. Her parents were immersed in the art world of Melbourne and she grew up surrounded by artists of all disciplines musicians, archite...cts and designers. Her parents were immersed in the art world of Melbourne and she grew up surrounded by artists of all disciplines musicians, architects and designers. Living on the #Bellarine Peninsula, her current artistic interests explore old farm buildings and industrial and #agricultural structures; alongside a love of pattern, uniformity and repetition in the landscape. Tickets are available at the door and included in your admission ticket! Image: detail Ad Hoc Barricade, Linda Gallus #nationalwoolmuseum #visitgeelong #artheritage

16.01.2022 Due to circuit-breaker COVID-19 restrictions, the National Wool Museum will close at 3pm today and plan to reopen at 10am 4 June. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

16.01.2022 Bring your budding writers to the Museum these holidays and join much loved local author Renee Treml for a creative writing workshop. Get excited with Renee as she delivers a hands-on workshop guiding children to create a unique story about Baarack the Lost Sheep. Your writing can even be displayed in the Gallery with Baarack’s fleece. StoryCraft | Lost and Found | Writing workshop with Renee Treml | 29 June, 1pm... Bookings essential via the link in our bio. #geelong #whatsongeelong #nationalwoolmuseum

15.01.2022 Its official, the Museum has received the Award for Best Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout from the MAGNA's! The winners of the Museum and Galleries National Awards were announced last night in Canberra with the National Wool Museum being awarded the prestigious, Best Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout ($20,000 $150,000), for the recently launched permanent exhibition On the Land: Our Story Retold. Being recognised nationally by our peers is a significant achiev...ement for the museum team and the community of Geelong. Thank you to the Australian Museums and Galleries Association and congratulations to all the institutions and individuals who received awards this year. National Wool Museum Director, Padraic Fisher visit the link in our bio for more about this award winning exhibition. Picture: Luke Keogh, Senior Curator National Wool Museum Mike Dugdale @cityofgreatergeelong #MAGNA2021 #nationalwoolmuseum #Geelong #onthelandgeelong

14.01.2022 Last chance to book in to meet Ruth Woods from Craft School Oz in this live online session - on tomorrow! Want to mend your own clothes but having trouble? Don't know how to start? Want to add more creatively flair to your mending? This is the chance to ask your questions and get all the tips and tricks.

14.01.2022 TOMORROW join Ruth Woods from Craft School Oz to learn a range of creative mending techniques. Discover how to give your clothes longevity and a touch of personality. This course will give you the skills to mend and patch for both functionality and style. Join us for an opportunity to meet Ruth Woods and our other artists at our live events in November. Tickets start from $5 plus booking fees register now and don't miss out https://www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/events/

11.01.2022 Our Heritage, Our Collection FEATURING Ozone Monument, Foreshore, St Leonards The ‘Ozone’ was a paddle steamer built in Scotland in 1885. It was sailed to Australia and was used to transport passengers between Melbourne and Geelong. The ship officially retired in 1918 and was sunk off Indented Head in 1925 to create a safe harbour on a coastline badly affected by windstorms. In 1992 the anchor of the ‘Ozone’ wreck was retrieved from the bay and in 1995 was placed on The Espla...nade as a commemorative monument. The National Wool Museum created this collection to showcase the diversity and depth of the City of Greater Geelong’s heritage. View more of Geelong's treasures here https://www.geelongheritagecollections.com.au/ #TheNationalWoolMuseum #Heritage #Geelong #GeelongHeritageCollections #NWM #ourheritageourcollection

10.01.2022 Last chance to learn some new skills from our FREE online courses - one week left! Head on over to www.wethemakerscreate.com.au now. Thanks to the amazing artists who have shared their skills: Ruth from Craft School Oz Fernanda from Second Runway ... Vivian from Vivian Qiu studio Tamara from R E M U S E See more

09.01.2022 MUSEUM REOPENING We are thrilled to announce that the National Wool Museum will be opening its doors this Monday 23rd @ 10am. Come along and visit our major new exhibition ‘How Cities Work’ on loan from Sydney Living Museums!... Our exhibitions have COVID requirements and restrictions in place to ensure everyone's safety with two sessions per day: 10am 12pm and 1pm 3pm and a maximum of 20 people at a time. The Museums COVID Safe opening hours are 10:00am 3:00pm, seven days a week. Please note that we will be closed Christmas and Boxing Day. For more information please visit our website nwm.vic.gov.au. We’re looking forward to seeing you all again!

08.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our mini makers arts and crafts. Weave your own rainbow, make pom poms, friendship bracelet and more! Find out more here https://www.wethemakerscreate.com.au/mini-makers/

07.01.2022 How is the National Wool Museum linked to France and CHANEL fashion house? This medallion was struck to celebrate the 100th anniversary of fellmongering in the French town of Mazamet in 1951. Fellmongering is the industrial process of separating wool from sheepskins for leather and woollen products. In the 19th century, the southern French town of Mazamet became the world centre of délainage and played an important part in the Australian wool industry. At its height, #Mazame...t had 48 fellmongeries and imported more than 100,000 tonnes of #sheepskins a year from the southern hemisphere, mostly from Australia and Argentina. Elite quality #leather and woollen clothing companies such as #Hermes and #Chanel still source much of their stock in Mazamet. Visit the Victoria Collections website to access more of the National Wool Museums Collection - https://bit.ly/3o3JNuc

07.01.2022 Welcome back to the Museum! We are open today from 10am. Don't forget your mask #dontforgetyourmask #geelong #nationalwoolmuseum

04.01.2022 A visit to the NWM Collection Room always uncovers something a little special Remembering and loving the 80s with this pattern by Vogue, Paris Original 1766; 1986 Emanuel Ungaro - Misses' Jacket, Skirt and Blouse. Looking forward to sharing our extensive collection of Australian Olympic Uniforms as we get closer to the Games! Some serious 80s & 90s fashion to ponder ... discover more of the National Wool Museum’s Collection via the Victorian Collections link in our bio. #vogue #shoulderpads #geelong #80sfashion

03.01.2022 HOW CITIES WORK from Sydney Living Museums Explore the city inside and out, top to bottom in a whole new way. From skyscrapers to underground networks, this interactive family exhibition reveals the secret workings of our busy urban centers. Enter an immersive cityscape full of magical, tactile experiences to discover how the city works. Peek inside buildings, duck underground, and explore the streets to find out what’s going on above your head and beneath your feet.... 'How Cities Work' is open for you to view from November 23 2020 to 20 June 2021 Our exhibitions have COVID requirements and restrictions in place to ensure everyone's safety with two sessions per day: 10am 12pm and 1pm 3pm and a maximum of 20 people at a time. For more information please visit our website nwm.vic.gov.au.

03.01.2022 Help us celebrate International Museum Day with FREE admission all day - 18 May. Bring the kids down and enjoy the interactive How Cities Work exhibition by @sydlivmus and learn about our heritage by experiencing the On the Land: Our story retold exhibition. Our young visitors will experiences plenty of interactive displays and learn about our heritage through storytelling and creative activities.... Open 10am-3pm | tickets at the door

02.01.2022 Our Heritage, Our Collection FEATURING Green Wheat Bag Wagga This Wagga was made in 1945 in Kyabram, Victoria by Percy Perkins. Perkins was a police officer serving in regional towns in Victoria. He was a keen fisherman and hunter. Family camping trips were spent by the river where everyone slept on stretchers with several army blankets underneath and a wheat bag wagga on top. The green colour of this wagga is from Dekkol a preservative which Perkins used to protect his cot...ton fishing nets from rotting. View more of Geelong's treasures here https://www.geelongheritagecollections.com.au/ #TheNationalWoolMuseum #Heritage #Geelong #GeelongHeritageCollections #NWM #ourheritageourcollection

02.01.2022 The Museum is the proud sponsor of Art Quilt Australia and the Expressions Wool Quilt Prize. We look forward to sharing images of the winning quilt! Art Quilt Australia will be on exhibition at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra from Saturday 12 June until Saturday 3 July. Artwork: Rusting Riverside (detail) by @fleurieu_art Christine Beardsley explores the manmade structures of the Port River in South Australia. The rusting industrial structures of the soda ash factory on... the riverbank of the Port River in Adelaide hide the polluting secrets of the past. The river is home to a group of wild Bottlenose Dolphins. Reposted from @ozquiltnetwork #quilting #wool #artquilt