For: Anyone who loves history and the fiber process.

Waulking (also known as fulling) is the process where woolen cloth is beaten to make it thicker and water resistant. Fulling mills were introduced in medieval times but in many more remote and self-sufficient areas of Scotland, the process continued to be done by hand into the 20th century. For the women who took part, waulking was an enjoyable social occasion, with plenty of fun and gossip as well as hard work. Women used the rhythmic songs to both help them in their work and also to pass the time more enjoyably. Come experience our Northwest Arkansas Waulking the Wool with Eddon and learn more about this ancient tradition.