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The poor quality of sheepskin selection is causing a major problem for UK tanners
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In the 25th Anniversary year of the Falklands Island War, Andrew and
June Tinnion spent their summer 07 ‘holidays’ setting
up a micro sheepskin tannery on the Falklands Islands.
To start, the tannery will produce around 1000 sheepskins annually
to supply local needs and tourist souvenirs.
The Falklands' economy depends heavily on sheep farming and adding value to the ‘Fifth Quarter’ makes big sense.
June and Andrew Tinnion dressed to tan Falklands sheepskins.
Threat to sheepskin industry. Phew that was close!
Once again, during Summer 07, the UK Sheep Industry has had to fend off sinister reappearances of Foot and Mouth Disease.
Through prompt and draconian measures the Disease was pin-pointed and no-go zones thrown round the outbreaks.
The waiting room is now full of ‘stakeholders’ trusting
the virus has truly been contained.
Meanwhile the food chain has been reconnected - Farmers can take their
animals to Abattoir.
The Real Sheepskin Association is offering a substantial award as a prize for the most innovative use of sheepskin.
This is a wide ranging brief and the only criteria are that the design should feature sheepskin used in and innovative or novel way. It is open to anyone; students, companies or individuals and from any discipiline from manufacturing to concept art.
Please contact the Hon sec. for further details or watch this space.
Celebration lunch at Leathersellers Company.
To celebrate this notable anniversary the Real Sheepskin Association has organised a lunch, kindly hosted by the Leathersellers Company. 19th June 2008.
For those interested please contact the Hon. sec.
Sponsored by the Real Sheepskin Association
Salisbury Art Centre, 18th/19/20th April 2008.
Led by Professor Basil Kardasis, the workshop is aimed at participants who wish to be introduced or continue building on their skills in the use of the fabric. A wide range of applications will be considered.
The Internationally renowned designer Basil Kardasis is visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art, London and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has recently been appointed as Design Director of NAFA, Toronto.
Cost £160 for three days tuition including materials sponsored by the Real Sheepskin Association.
For further information and booking form please contact Judy Hutt
TFSW Secretary
Email: judyhutt@btinternet.com
Tel:01823 680309