The event aims to bring the public closer to the “wool” raw material and to introduce its transformation chain to show how different products for various uses can be created from a simple and natural material.
The initiative is directed to a varied public: from “experts”, young university students, journalists and scholars who daily tackle the themes presented in the meeting, to curious onlookers, craftsmen or to those who seek traceability in what they wear and eat.
A fair where you can meet professionals from the world of wool (felt makers, mattress makers, weavers, spinners, designers, fiber artists, dyers…) and many other initiatives.
- Fair of professional craftsmen and local gastronomic products
- Workshops for adults and children
- Craftsmen's stands with demonstrations of their work
- Walks and guided tours to discover Valgrisenche
- Meetings and stories
The fair and all events are free of charge, except for the workshops.
laboratory fees:
Embroidery 101 - € 50
Brin de laine et brin d'Osier - € 30
Ecoprint - € 40
Rammendo visibile - € 35
Far Scarpet - € 45
Le 3 R della maglia - € 50
Herbaria, ricamo botanico - € 35
Saturday 29
10.00 am – Guided walk exploring the Valley of the Weavers
2.00–5.00 pm – Creative workshops
5.15 pm – “Wool and Memories”
6.15 pm – Guided tour of the exhibition “Popoli e terre della lana” by Mauro Vitale
7 pm – Aperitif and light supper at the Le Quartier multi-purpose hall
8.30 pm – Screening of the documentary “Civiltà transumanti” by Anna Kauber
Sunday 30
Piazza della Chiesa
10.00–18.00 – “Sul filo di lana”, a fair showcasing textile crafts and local specialities
10.30–14.00 – Guided tours with the Greeters to discover the treasures of Valgrisenche
11.30 am–4.00 pm – Sheepdog demonstration with Nicole Perret and her sheep
3.00 pm – Embroidery quiz and fun facts with Rapazebu
5.00 pm – Designer’s advice session with Rosso Cardinale
Distribution of ‘fiocca’ by the Alpini, alongside dishes from the Aosta Valley and vegetarian options.
Workshops for ages 14 and over:
Saturday 29 August
From 2 pm to 5 pm
Embroidery 101 – Dario Tubiana
From 3 pm to 5 pm
Brin de laine et brin d'Osier – Manuel Giovinazzo
From 2 pm to 5 pm
Ecoprint – Piera Masperi
From 3 pm to 5 pm
Visible mending – Marta Ricchiardi
Sunday 30 August
From 10.00 to 13.00
Far Scarpet - Valentina Saitta
From 14.00 to 17.00
The 3 Rs of Knitting - Dario Tubiana
From 10.00 to 12.30
Herbaria, botanical embroidery - Marta Ricchiardi
See also
Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.