Artist Bio
Rosemary had a long career at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum starting as a trainee weaver. After training, she started running workshops there in spinning, weaving and natural dyeing. From these workshops the Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers was set in 1979.
After leaving the Museum in 2009 she set up her own business ‘Simply Spun’ which she runs from her home in Holywood. Using only natural materials she regularly produces work for exhibition, craft fairs, craft shops and teaching. Notably having pieces displayed at the RDS, National Craft Competition, Dublin and more recently at Ard’s Art Centre and Craft NI Gallery.
Rosemary is dedicated to sharing her craft with others: as well as running private spinning and weaving workshops she facilitates workshops for community groups, private and council run events.
