Lots of subjects lend them selves to geekery and the past few years has seen the rise of the 'knitting geek'...

This talk will bust a few myths about Wool! By the end you should be able to tell your Herdwicks from your Bowmont Brafs, and your worsted-spun yarn from your woollen spun yarn. We will also explore the exciting online world of Ravelry, learn why Rams have such big balls, meet some surfing sheep, and learn about the UK's rarest sheep breed.

Felicity Ford is a sound artist, knitter and geek. She is near the end of a 3-year long PhD in which she has been exploring the domestic soundscape and presenting everyday sounds to audiences. Her interests range from the ordinary sounds of her life through to the meta data surrounding her outfits. She is currently working on a project with Brenda Dayne of Cast On podcast fame, and an exhibition in which she will conceive and knit the ultimate silent recordist's outfit.