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Abergele Guild meets in the Community Centre, LlanfairTalhaiarn, near Abergele. Meetings are held monthly: on Wednesday evenings in the summer, and Sundays in the winter. Additional Wednesday afternoon meetings may be arranged on an ad hoc basis. Please consult the Guild Blog for details, or contact the Secretary Alison Craig if you require further information.
2013 May 12 10 - 4 Guild Day, Memorial Hall, Llanfair Talhaiarn May 15 2 - 4 Flock visit at Jenny's June 9 10 - 4 Guild Day, Memorial Hall, Llanfair Talhaiarn July 14 10 - 4 Guild Day at Byn's, dyeing August 11 10 - 4 Hall venue tbc
Alsager Guild meet in the Alsager Community Church from 7pm to 10pm on the second Friday of the month. Please contact Jane White if you require further information.
2013 May 10 Warping made easy May 18 Workshop: Rag rugs at Scholar Green Village Hall June 14 Weaving evening July 12 Ideas for small amounts of woven fabric August 9 Social evening September 7 Workshop: Pickups in RH and inkle weaving September 13 Spinning evening October 11 Things to make from a ball of yarn November 8 AGM. What can I do with this yarn/item from stash December 13 Christmas meal, pattern/book, share/exchange
Arran Guild (Spin Off) meet in various places at various times. Please contact Tessa Smith if you require further information.
Ashfield Guild meet at Acacia Centre, Annesley Woodhouse, NG17 9BH from 7pm to 9pm on the second and fourth Thurdays of the month. Please contact Tracey Kurr if you require further information.
2013 May 9 Crochet May 18 Sewing at Odette's © May 23 Workshop June 13 Charity shop unravelling June 27 Workshop July 11 Lace knitting July 25 Workshop August 8 Workshop August 10 Trip to Threshing Barn August 22 Workshop September 12 Workshop September 14 Natural dyeing at Susan's © September 21 Worldwide spin in public day September 26 Workshop October 6 Hospitality day October 10 Workshop October 24 Show off night and bring a friend November 14 Party night! November 28 Workshop December 12 Christmas meal Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Avon Guild meet in Long Ashton Village Hall, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton. Meetings start at 10.30am with an informal spinning bee followed at 2pm by a lecture/demonstration. Finish at 4.30pm. Please contact Sheila Liddle if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Mohair, Deborah White June 8 In house skills - workshop - buttons July 13 Silk worms, Auli Part August 10 Tbc September 14 Workshop: Intermediate spindle spinning, Carol and Peter Leonard October 12 In house skills - workshop - dyeing with food colouring November 9 Christmas market December 14 Christmas party
Bedfordshire Guild meet in the Parish Hall, Harlington, Bedfordshire. Meetings are on the first Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm and the third Saturday 10.30pm-4.30pm (unless otherwise stated) each month. Please contact Martina Waters if you require further information.
2013 May 7 Castings on and castings off, Dianne Blackett May 18 Workshop: Drop spindling, Carol & Pete Leonard, booking essential June 4 Magazine, book, fibre swap, lend give away or sell June 15 Own projects July 2 Own projects July 20 Own projects August 6 Visit to David and Jean Titmus's alpaca farm, Millbrook August 17 2pm - 5pm Visit to Barbara's farm, Markyate September 3 Own projects September 21 Workshop: Tablet weaving, Shirley Berlin, booking essential October 1 Own projects October 19 Worksjop: Indigo dyeing, Su Brown and members November 5 Continental and two handed knitting for Fair Isle, Angela Davis November 16 Own projects December 3 Christmas party. 2nd Guild Challenge judging 2014 Januaary 18 AGM
Berkshire Guild meet in the Charvil Village Hall. Meetiongs start at 11.30am. Workshops are held in Pearson Hall, Sonning starting at 10.30am. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
2013 May 18 AGM and Guild Competition June 15 Fibres Day July 20 Fibre and yarn dyeing day
Birmingham and District Guild meet in the main room at the Friends Meeting House, Watford Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham (entrance next to West Bromwich Building Society). Easily accessible by bus (numbers 45,47,18,84,85) on the Pershore Road or the Outer Circle number 11, or by train to King's Norton station nearby. There is a car park. All day meetings are 10am - 4pm and afternoon meetings are 1.30 - 4. Please contact Carolyn Arber if you require further information.
Visitors are always most welcome.
2013 May 11 Six Guilds project, putting it together
Talk tbcJune 8 All day Workshop: Natural and chemical dyeing, Sarah C in her home July 13 All day Workshop: Spin-a-yarn, tbc September 14 All day Workshop: Aboriginal string bags, Sue Hiley Harris September 28 Six Guilds event, Stratford upon Avon October 12 Members morning
Freeman College - working therapeutically with the crafts, Stuart GroomNovember 9 10.30am - 3.30pm Annual Exhibition, Sale of work and competition, free entry December 14 Christmas party, members day Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Bowland Guild meet in Gisburn Village Hall, 5 Burnley Road, Gisburn, Lancashire, BB7 4ET. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 4.30pm. Please contact Sara Brearley if you require further information.
Bradford & District Guild meet in the Bradford Industrial Museum (Lecture Room, 3rd floor), Moorside Road, Fagley, Bradford on the third Saturday each month except where stated. Meetings start at 11am and finish around 3.30pm. Please contact Marianne Russell if you require further information.
Brecknock Guild meet in the Subud Centre, Canal Bank, Brecon from 11am to 4pm on the second Saturday and last Friday of each month. Please email Liz Day for more details.
Any visitors with an interest in textile crafts are welcome. Please email the Liz Day for contact information.
Buckinghamshire Guild meet in the The Barn Hall, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham on the first Saturday in each month at 2.30pm. Please contact Gillie Russell-Mann if you require further information.
2013 May 4 Tapestry weaving, Jane Freear Wyld May 5 Workshop: Texture in tapestry, Jane Freear Wyld June 1 Have a go, braids, various weaving techniques, Guild members June 2 Workshop: Natural dyeing, Alison Jolley July 6 Members talks, show and tell August 3 Garden meeting September 7 Inspired by nature, Barbara Walters October 5 Bringing spinning up to date, Alison Daykin October 6 Workshop: Fancy yarns, Alison Daykin November 2 Batik, Rosi Roberts November 3 Workshop: Batik, Rosi Roberts December 7 Guild project Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Cambridgeshire Guild meets in the Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD from 1.30pm. Talks start at 2pm. Visitors are always very welcome. Please contact the secretary if you require further information. (Please put WSD in the subject field of your email.)
2013 May 25-26 Triennial exhibition, Grantchester Village Hall June 29 Ikats of the Orient, Jennifer Hughes September 28 Fibre craft afternoon at Arbury October 26 30 years of weaving, Janet Phillips October 27 Workshop: Weaving, Janet Phillips. Booking essential November 30 A brush with fine art, Diane Ashley-Smith
Christmas tea and raffle
Ceredigion Guild meet in Ceredigion. Please email for details of exact meeting location. Meetings start at 10.15am and finish at 4pm. Please email if you require further information.
Cheshire Guild meet in Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Hand carding and long draw spinning, Alan and Jan Heal June 15 Fleece to Finished, a demonstration by the Murmuring Wheel July 20 60th Anniversary Celebration Event, "Fleece to Finished" challenge August 17 Dyeing day at a member's home September 21 Art Yarns - a walk on the wild side October 19 Friendship Day with P&M Woolcraft November 16 Members' day and Show and Tell
Clwyd Guild meet at Llysfasi Agricultural College, Ruthin, Clwyd. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Anneli Thomas if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Shadow knitting workshop June 15 Color blending and designing fibres workshop July 20 Construction of Guild banner/in house August 17 Rainbow dyeing in the grease/in house September 21 Braiding workshop October 19 Visit by Wool arketing Board November 16 AGM and Christmas lunch December 21 Escape from Christmas/in house spin knit and chat
Cornwall GuildMeetings are on the 3rd Friday of the month in Tresillian Village Hall, but from March 16th meetings are moved to Probus Village Hall. These meetings designated with a T, and in the Chacewater W.I Hall, Chacewater on the 4th Saturday of the month - meetings designated with a C. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm with a break for lunch from 1-2pm. Please contact Maggie Hinch if you require further information.
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Cotswold Guild (formerly North Oxfordshire) meet in Hook Norton Baptist Church Schoolroom. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please email the Briar Noon if you require further information.
2013 May 21 Six Guilds preparation, Members' evening June 18 Rigmaroles and Ragamuffins - strange words used in a textile production with Eleanor Kapp July Outing tba August Dyeing event tba September 17 Weaving with paper, Rose Kirkcoldie October 12 10am - 4pm AGM and Guild exhibition of members' work November 9 10am - 4pm Annual Chairman's Challenge and hot meal. Book your place. Visitors welcome
Coventry Guild meet in the Christ Church, Frankpledge Road, Cheylesmore, Coventry. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm with a break for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Please bring a contribution for a buffet lunch. Please contact Toni Wilson if you require further information.
Craven Guild meet in the Broughton Road Community Centre, Broughton Road, Skipton. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 4.30pm. Please contact Sally Stretch if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Spin and chat June 15 Workshop: Felt, Yvonne le Mare July 20 Spin and chat August 17 An allotment to dye for, Teresinha Roberts September 21 Prepare for Masham Sheep Show October 19 Skills sharing, knitting, weaving, spinning, dyeing, etc November 16 AGM December 21 Christmas lunch Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Crickhowell Guild meet in the Arts Alive Centre, Old School, Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1DG. Meetings are held every Thursday from 10.30am and finish at 2.30pm. Looms, spinning wheels and other equipment is available for use at the centre. Visitors and new members are assured of a warm welcome. Please contact Jill Derbyshire if you require further information.
Derbyshire Guild meet in Hazelwood Memorial Hall, Over Lane, Hazelwood DE56 4AG on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and in Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DA on the last Friday in the month from 7.30 to 9.30. Please contact Kate Hession if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Inkle loom and rigid heddle warping the easy way, Stuart Groom May 31 Spin-in/drop spindle spinning June 8 Sami and woven Swedish braid + band weaving, Susan Foulkes July 20 Spin-in/work on projects July 26 Zip brooch, Anne Warwick August 10 Outing September 14 Inkle loom weaving, Stuart Groom September 27 Silk rose brooch, Heather Simpson October 12 Spin-in/work on projects October 25 Freeman College, Stuart Groom November 9 Felted vessels, Jean Groom December 14 Christmas party
Devon Guild meet in America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter. The hall is open from 10am until 4pm and the lecture starts about 1.30pm. Please contact Brenda Lawrence if you require further information.
Sunday workshops are also at the America Hall, Sunnyside Room. from 10am - 4pm. Workshop places are limited and must be booked in advance.
2013 May 11 The Wood Emporium, Making drop spindles, Ian Tate of IST Crafts May 12 Workshop: Finishing techniques for knitting/knitwear, Edna Gibson June 8 Fibres from around the world, Tania Alcock June 19 Workshop: Make a woven bag, Tania Alcock July 13 Fleece sale and open day September 2-15 Exhibition of member's work, School Room, Killerton House September 7 Archgeological textile studies, Lauren Ferrero September 8 Workshop: Woollen longdraw spinning, Amanda Hannaford October 12 Evaluation day and sharing work October 13 Workshop: Spinning, Jill Shepherd November 9 Members sale day and AGM December 14 Morning activity tba, shared lunch
Devon Weavers Workshop meet in Unit 8, Coombe Park, Ashprington, Totnes. The unit is open from 10.00 am until 4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visitors Welcome. Please contact the secretary to make further enquiries as to course availability and fees, to book a place on a course or if you require further information.
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Dorset Guild meet in Dorset Youth Association Hall, Lubbecke Way off Kings Road, Dorchester. Meetings start at 10.30am. Please bring wheels for morning spinning at all meetings. The afternoon session starts at 1.45pm. Please contact Angie Corbet if you require further information.
Dumfries & Galloway Guild meet in the St. Teresa's Church Hall, Glasgow St., Dumfries on the second Saturday of the month. Meetings start at 10am. Please contact Karla Grant if you require further information.
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Durham Guild meet at Redwood Lodge, Church Lane, Durham starting at 7.30pm - cost £2.00 including tea and biscuits. Workshops are held at St Oswalds Institute, Church Street, Durham City from 10am - 4pm.
All visitors and new members very welcome.
Please contact the secretary Graham Noray for further information.
2013 May 2 Show and tell - Guild event June 6 In search of early lace, Gillian Dye July 4 Textiles through time, Ruth Hicken August 15 Away day to Farfield Mill and Why not Aplacas September 5 Wool and woolcraft industry in the Eden Valley, June Hicks October 3 Medieval and post medieval cloth trade in Durham City, Gary Bankhead November 7 Glorious gotland wool, Nickie Kirkby Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
East Central Scotland Guild meet in various places. Please note the location with the meeting details. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact the the secretary if you require further information.
East Grinstead Spinners meet in St Mary's Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead from 2pm until 4.30pm. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
2013 May 1 Lace knitting, Valerie May 8 Social meeting June 5 Looking at different fleeces and their uses, Penny June 12 Social meeting July 3 11am - 4pm Dyeing day, Anne July 10 Social meeting August 7 Outing August 14 Social meeting Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
East Surrey Guild meet in Headley Village Hall, Epsom, Surrey from 10am until 4pm unless otherwise stated. Please contact the secretary if you require further information. * Numbers are limited for these classes - please book in advance.
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East Sussex Guild meet in the Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane, Lewes, East Sussex. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 4pm. Guests are most welcome to attend to meet members and see how the Guild works. Please contact Laura Innes if you require further information.
2013 May 11 11am - Coil pots and hats, Jenny Pudney June 15 1.30pm Naturally dyed textiles from around the world, Jenny Dean July 20 1.30pm Ikats from the orient, Jennifer Hughes August 17 11am Weaving skills day September 21 1.30pm Weaving the Unicorn tapestries - part 2, Caron Penney October 19 1.30pm Were Tudor hose actually knitted, Steve Kennett November 16 1.30pm Members' discussion - recuycling and UFOs December 21 11.30am Christmas lunch
Eden Valley Guild meet in Mungrisdale Village Hall on the third Saturday of each month. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Judith if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Skills sharing and 'Second Nature' talk on wool insulation June 15 Workshop: Felted vessels July 21 Garden party August 17 Joint meeting with Tynedale Guild in Allendale September 21 Dyes past and present, Debbie Tomkies plus shop October 19 Workshop: Experimenting with 3D knitting, Alison Ellen November `16 Show and tell December 14 Christmas party
Edinburgh Guild meet in Craiglockhart Church Hall, Edinburgh. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 15.30pm. Please contact Doreen Marsh if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Workshop: Exploring knitting, Rosemary Wilkes June 15 11am AGM followed by Websters AGM
13.00 Tart's travels, Lindsay RobertsJuly 20 In-house day August 17 10am - 4pm Broughton Gathering with neighbouring Guilds, friends, suppliers, exhibits, etc Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Fylde Heddles and Treddles meet at Weeton Village Hall, Weeton, near Kirkham, Lancashire. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please contact Alison Rainford if you require further information.
2013 May 13 Tapestry preparation, putting a warp on a picture frame, Alison R and Mavis May 18 Trip to Linton's, Carlisle June 10 Gt Eccleston Show and Tell. Fylde Vintage Show, dates tba July 8 Tapestry weaving techniques, Alison R and Mavis July 13-14 Eccleston Agricultural Show August 12 Just spinning September 9 Pattern sharing - bring a pattern and finished article October 14 Knitting techniques, grafting, buttonholes, casting on November 11 AGM and Challenge results December 9 Jacobs Join
Glamorgan Guild meet at Kynance Hall, (or the Scout Hall for workshops), Dinas Powys. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please contact Kathy Williams if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Shibori preparation for July workshop, Jane, Scout Hall June 13 Tablet weaving, Helen Aanensen July 13 Indigo dyeing, Kathy Williams in East Aberthaw September 12 Lucet braids, Sally Pointer October 10 Open evening November 9 Workshop: Making felt bags, Pat Johnson. Scout Hall December 12 Christmas celebration
Gloucestershire Guild meet at the Village Hall, Norton, on the A38 between Gloucester and Tewkesbury on the third Saturday of every month. Meetings start at 2pm, but the hall is open from midday. Guild workshops are held on the Wednesday following the monthly meeting, and fortnighly after that during October to March Please email the Guild if you require further information.
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Grampian Guild meet in King George Vth Hall, Chapel of Garioch, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. 10.30am - 3.30pm on the third Saturday of the month (except June and December). More info on the web page. Please contact Carole Keepax for details of the following programme.
2013 May 18-19 Workshop: Shibori, Janice Gunner May 25 Workday - bring your own projects June 15 Workday - preparing for exhibitions and record keeping July 20 Open day - bring a friend August 17 Workday - preparing to weave September 7-8 Workshop: Weaving, Bobbie Kociejowski September 21 Workday - and hand in day for exhibition October 15-19 Guild Exhibition November 16 Workday - spinning focus December 7 Christmas lunch 2014 January 25 AGM. Hanni's Quaiche competition, theme "Season" Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Gwent Guild meet in Greenmeadow Community Farm, Greenforge Way, Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 5AL. Meetings start at 11am. Please contact Sue Cromack if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Weaving, Ritta Sinkonnen-Davies May 30 - June 1 Guild Exhibition, Cwmbran Library July 6 Master the art of spindle spinning, Mair and Marianne July 25 Trip to Royal Welsh Show, Wales Regional Exhibition, Felindre August 3 Members' workshop September 7 Dyeing at a member's home October 5 All Wales Guilds at Llanidloes November 2 AGM December 7 Christmas crafts
Gwynedd Guild meet at Treborth Botanic Gardens, Bangor, at 7.30pm - 9.30pm on 1st Wednesday of the month April - July, 2pm - 4pm and on the 1st Saturday of the month September - March. Informal "Spinning Days" are held at Tan Lan Craft Centre (near Llangefni, Anglesey) on 3rd Wednesday of each month except August from 10am - 12noon. Please contact Anne Lindley if you require further information.
2013 May Crochet, Delyth Owen June Circular peg looming, Hilary Collins June 28-29 WoolFest, Cockermouth July Needlebraiding baskets, Mary Hurst September Results of solar dyeing. Fibre exchange September 28-29 Masham Sheep Fair October Marram grass weaving, Enid Mummery October 5 All Wales Event, Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes November Rag flowers, Christine Birch December Christmas exchange and fibre exchange
Hallamshire Guild meet at Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Community Centre, Dyche Lane, Norton, Sheffield, 10.30am coffee - 11am business, 3.30pm finish. Visitors, new members and beginners welcome. Please contact Karen Graham for details of the following programme.
2013 May 11 Mary Frith Lecture: An Artist's life, Sue Lawty May 23 Workshop: Fun and funky yarn, Alison Daykin June 8 Sharing skills July 13 Sharing skills August 10 Informal get together September 14 British Wool Marketing Board, Tim Booth October 12 Open day with visiting supplier - Adelaide Walker November 9 Anglo Saxon textiles and their production, Rosemary Watson November 16 Workshop: Willow weaving a frame basket, Samantha Pearce and Raymond Lister December 14 AGM an Christmas lunch Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Hampshire Guild meet at Shawford Parish Hall, Pearsons Lane, Shawford, Winchester. The main meeting starts at 10am for activities, with a speaker at 1.30pm, except where stated otherwise. Hampshire Guild also have a Junior Guild which meets at the same time and workshops are arranged during the school holidays for its members.
Please contact Caroline Tilley for details of the following programme and for details of the Junior Guild.
2013 May 11-12 Weaving weekend, Mary Keer at Cheriton. Booking essential May 18 11am Inspired by nature, talk and workshop, Barbara Walters May tbs National spinning week June 15 10am Guild 'At Home day'
1.30pm Certificate of Achievement, Karen Parkin
Something from the loft, Ann Lovick
UFO ClinicJuly 13 Dye day with Judy Hardman, booking essential July 20 10am AGM
1.30pm Weavers Bazaar and the Pop-Up shopSeptember 14 Romsey Show September 21 10am - 3pm Taster day for non-members October 19 10am - 4pm Fibre day with Wingham Wools November 16 10am The Guild Challenge
1.30pmWeaving, Deirdre WoodDecember 7 10am Gaynor Williams from the Blue Door Binary followed by AMerican lunch
Herefordshire Guild meet at 10.30am - 12.30pm (4pm on workshop days) in Stretton Sugwas Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Please email Carol White for further information.
2013 May 18 10.30 - 12.30 Costumes of SW China, Jill Salmons June 15 10am - 4pm Workshop: Willow basket weaving, Jenny Pearce. 8 places only July 20 Garden party September 21 10am - 4pm Workshop: Spinning, Sarah Stacey October 19 10.30 - 12.30 A true blue - woad and indigo, Teresinha Roberts November 16 10am - 4pm Workshop: Needle felting, Olwen Veevers December 14 10.30 - 12.30 AGM with Christmas get together and show and tell. Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Highland Guild meet at the Dingwall Community Centre, Tulloch Street, Dingwall, Rossshire on the second Saturday in the month except July and August. Please contact Serena Mason if you require further information.
Isle of Wight Guild meet at Rookley Village Hall, Highwood Lane. Meetings are on the last Tuesday of the month and start at 7pm and finish at 10pm. Meetings in November and December will be on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Saturday meetings 10am - 4pm. Please contact the Association Secretary if you require further information.
Kennet Valley Guild meet at Greenham Church Hall, Newbury, Berks, 10.30am - 4.30pm, speaker at 2pm. Please contact Anthea Winterburn for details of the following talks.
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Kent Guild meet in Furley Hall, Quantock Drive, Ashford on the last Saturday of the month. Meetings start at 11.15am and finish at 15.30pm. Please contact Helen Mayer if you require further information.
2013 May 25 All day spin and chat
11.30am Weavers group meetingJune 29 am. Spin and chat
pm. Sheep in the Falklands, Harriet JohnsonJuly 27 Guild open day and exhibition August 31 Spin and chat and summer tea party September 28 am. Spin and chat
11.30am Weavers group meeting
Designing with colour, Bobbie KociejowskiOctober 26 Vic Edwards memorial Day.
Workshop: Inspired by nature, Barbara WaltersNovember 30 Show and tell. Contribution lunch and fashion show
Lancs and Lakes Guild meet at Yealand Village Hall, pm, meetings and speaker 2pm-4pm. Weekend courses 10.30am-12.30pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Please contact the secretary for further details.
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Lavenham Guild meet in the Lavenham Village Hall, Suffolk on the second Monday of every month except December from 10am until 4pm. In December the meeting is in Lavenham Guildhall. Please contact Jean Rogers if you require further information. The following list is of additional open days.
2013 Nov 2-3 WinghamWoolWork week-end. Sampling on Saturday, sampling and workshops on Sunday
Leek & District Guild meet in Bradnop Village Hall, Leek. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm. Please contact Beth Harvey if you require further information.
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Lincolnshire Guild meet in Revesby Village Hall unless otherwise stated. Meetings start at 11am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Angela Barker if you require further information.
Llyn Guild meet in the Memorial Hall, Snowdon Street, Pen y Groes, Caernarfon. All day meetings are on Thursdays from 10am - 4pm. Please email the Mary Wray for further information.
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London Guild meet in St Stephen’s House, 48 Emperor’s Gate, London SW7. Meetings start at 2.30pm. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Textiles of Kuba, Congo, Chili Hawes June 8 Working to commission, Lucy Goffin (designer and embroiderer) July 13 Cocoons to cloth, Jane Deane August 10 Unfolding the fleece, The Spinners September 14 Woad, weld and madder, Jenny Oliver October 19 Four committee members each with a tale to tell November 9 am: Workshop, Warp, weave, beetle and mount, Dot Seddon
pm: Not made in Bayeaux, Dot SeddonDecember 14 Competitions Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Manx Guild meet in the Patrick Community Centre, Patrick Old School, Patrick, Isle of Man. Please contact Bernie Balogh if you require further information. Also weekly demonstrations at Cregneash Folk Museum each Wednesday from May 7 to September 24.
Medway Guild meet in Balmoral Church Hall, Gillingham,Kent from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Please contact Elspeth Darby for further details.
2013 May 20 AGM June 10 Plant sale June 24 Crochet, Elspeth July 8 Spinning/knitting July 22 Knitter's evening August 19 Summer high tea for members September 16 Subs night and bring and buy September 30 Spinning/knitting October 14 Silvia's Christmas idea October 28 Spinning/knitting November 11 Evening talk about Barnardo's November 25 Show and tell December 9 Christmas party for members
Meirionnyd Guild meets every second Thursday in the Llanelltyd Village Hall, Dollgellau. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Vivien Clifton-Jones if you require further information.
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Merseyside Guild meet in the Quaker Meeting house, Liverpool from 1pm to 5pm. Please contact Chris Holmes if you require further information.
Middle Essex Guild meet in the Village Hall, White Notley. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish at 4pm. Workshops need to be booked in advance. Please contact Chris Applebee if you require further information.
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Midland Handweavers meet at Erdington Methodist Church, Wesley Road, Birmingham, B23 6TX. Workshops usually start at 1pm and talks at 2.30pm. Please contact Mary Zielonka if you require further information. Visitors welcome.
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Mid Herts Guild meet in Oxlease Methodist Church Hall, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NA from 7.30 to 10pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays except in January and February when Saturday workshops are at 10am and finish at 4pm instead of 3rd Wednesday. Please contact Sheila Blackie if you require further information.
2013 May 1 Spin, weave and chat May 15 Rug restoration, Rachel Simpson or Rug Matters June 5 Spin, weave and chat June 19 An obsession with willow, a creative approach to basket making, Maggie Smith July 3 Spin, weave and chat July 17 Party and competition for Sheep Trophy - A handmade item August 7 Spin, weave and chat September 4 Spin, weave and chat October 2 Spin, weave and chat October 16 AGM
Mid Lancs Guild meet in the New Methodist Church, Bright Street, Darwen, Lancashire. Meetings start at 10am or 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm. Please contact Jean Hart if you require further information.
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Mid Norfolk Guild meet in the Village Hall, Low Road, North Tuddenham, Norfolk at 7 - 9.30pm. Please contact Glenda McCash if you require further information.
2013 May 13 Plant sale and spinalong June 10 Competitions and spinalong July 8 Peg loom weaving August 12 Spinalong September 9 Dressy dorset buttons, Anne Dixon October 14 AGM and show and tell November 2-3 Wingham Woolwork Weekend at Lavenham Guild November 11 Spinalong December 9 Xmas supper and spinalong
Montgomeryshire Guild meet in the Forden Community Centre, usually between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Talks start around 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Please contact Liz Jones if you require further information.
New Forest Guild meet in the Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood, BH24 1DW. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Speaker at 2pm. Please contact Annabella Harding if you require further information.
2013 May 11 10am - 4pm Celebrate National Spinning Week, open day for textile enthisiasts June 1 9am - 5pm Workshop: Natural dyeing, Judy Hardman. At West Wellow Scout Hall, SO51 6DD June 8 Weavers group - rounding up our lace weaves
2pm Chinese brains and emdroidery, Jaqui CareyJuly 30 - Aug 1 New Forest Show September 14 Weaver's group - starting a new weave structure October 12 AGM
Gotland sheep, Sue ColesNovember 9 Annual competitions
Alpha Alpacas, Di DaviesDecember 14 Party Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Norfolk and Suffolk Guild meet in the St John Ambulance Hall, Blyburgate, Beccles. Meetings start at 2pm. Please email the Paula Wassenaar for contact information.
2013 May 16 Finishing touches for textiles, braiding and some "hands on", Anne Dixon June 20 Garden party and afternoon tea July 18 Inspirations, books old and new that have inspired you August 5 Items to be delivered to Southwold for the sale and exhibition August 6-10 10 - 4 Southwold sale and exhibition, United Reformed church hall, Southwold September 19 Felting yesterday and today, Elizabeth Taylor October 17 Saori weaving, Kim Marangon October 24-25 Workshop: Weaving, Janet Phillips. Ilkesthall Village Hall, Bungay November 21 Inspiration rigid heddle weaving and portfolio, Kandi Munson December 12 AGM and making a small Christmas decoration
Norfolk Countryside Guild meet in members houses on a weekly basis. Please contact Diane Gilbert if you require further information.
North Cheshire Guild meet in the Croft Village Hall, Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington WA3 7BQ Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Ann Ashcroft-Salt if you require further information.
2013 May 25 Workshop: Nature's beautiful dyes, Debbie Tomkies June 22 Member's day - focus on knitting July 27 Member's day - DYOT September 28 am Colours from nature, Linda Rudkin
pm Workshop: Flower pounding, Linda RudkinOctober 26 Waste not want not, Hilary Whatmough November 23 AGM, competition, Christmas party
North Downs Guild meet at Old Wives Lees Hall, off A28 between Chilham and Chartham, Canterbury on the second Saturday of every month from 11am - 4pm, unless otherwise stated. Please contact Jean Ackermann if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Locker hooking, Jan Haines June 8 Chinese knotting, Khoa Mahon July 13 Fleece preparation, Diane Stewart August 10 Garden meeeting September 14 Straw stars, Susi Brain October 12 Romney sheep, Kristine Boulden of Romney Wools November 9 Spin and chat December 14 Shared lunch
North Hertfordshire Guild meet in the Spinks Room, Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Rd, Letchworth on first and third Thursday of each month at 7.45pm. There are also some all day Saturday workshops. Please contact Charlie Wilson if you require further information.
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North Shropshire Guild meet in Ellesmere Town Hall. Meetings start at 7.30pm, except where stated. Please contact Jean Sanders if you require further information. Visitors always welcome.
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North Wiltshire Guild meet at Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, near Swindon. Meetings are on the second Saturday of the month and start at 11am finishing at 4pm. Please contact Una Carlow if you require further information.
Northamptonshire Guild meet in Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Denton. Meetings start at 1.30pm and finish at 4.30pm. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
2013 May 11 Open workshop June 8 Dyeing day at Stone House, Denton July 13 10am - 4pm Felt hat, Judith Sharp August 10 10am - 4pm Weaving day September 14 Open workshop October 12 10am - 4pm Dating with a craft (try a craft for an hour then move on to another) November 9 10am - 4pm Weaving a beret, Mary Oliver December 14 10am - 4pm Christmas party and Bring and buy Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Notts & District Guild meet in the Lambley Village Hall, Catfoot lane, Lambley, Notts, NG4 4QF. Plenty of car parking is available and there is disabled access. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm and are a mixture of workshops and speakers. Afternoon sessions start at 1.30pm. Visitors are always welcome. Please contact Alison Fretwell if you require further information.
2013 May 25 Flax spinning June 29 Dyeing day at Welbeck July 27 Creating with nature, Linda Rudkin August 31 Direct warping on rigid heddle loom September 28 Letters in weaving (tablet and inkle weaving) October 26 AGM and open afernoon (1.30pm - 4pm) November 30 Basket weaving, Sue Kirk December 14 Fuddle and Christmas decoration making Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Online Guild meets over the internet via a YahooGroup. Please contact Margaret Parker if you require further information or visit the website.
2013 May Making notebooks, Natalie Legg June Printing fabrics with plants and metal salts, Francine Denot July Annual General Discussion Week August Holiday/catch up month September Designer yarns, Barbara Scott and Tricia Weatherston October Dorset buttons as buttons, jewellery, decorations, etc, Chris Steele November Basic network drafting, Marg Coe December Festive exchange Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Oxford Guild meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month, except in August, in the Village Hall, Stanton St John, Oxfordshire OX33 1HB where parking is easy and visitors are most welcome. Meetings are normally for a full day 10.00 – 4.00pm (bring a packed lunch), with either a half-day talk, occasionally a full day workshop, or a day spinning (or whatever textile project you have on the go), and chatting and sharing knowledge. For further details please check the website or email the secretary.
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Pembroke Guild meet in the Bloomfield Community Centre, Narbeth. Wednesday meetings start at 7.30 pm. Saturday workshops take place from 10am to 4pm. Workshops cost £15 for members, £20 non-members. Please book and pay in advance at least 2 months before workshop. Please contact Daryl Snelling if you require further information.
2013 May 15 Ways with indigo, Dr Brian Davies May 18 Workshop: Inkle weaving, Martin Weatherhead June 15 Workshop: Beginners spinning and social spinning June 19 Spin and chat July 7 Linda's open day July 17 Spin and chat July 20 Workshop: Stash busting projects - share a skill July 26-27 The Really Wild Festival, St Davids August 18 Workshop: Kitchen cupoboard dyeing. At Dyffryn Isaf September 18 Show and tell September 21 Workshop: Spinning mohair at Blueberry Angoras, Moylegrove, Sylvia Sexton. Numbers limited, early booking advised October 16 AGM Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Peter Tavy Guild Meetings are help in Peter Tavy Village Hall, 4 miles from Tavistock and start at 10am finishing at 4pm. Please contact Welmoed Perrin if you require further information.
2013 May 4 Outing to Tucker's Hall, Exeter June 1 Workshop: Space dyeing, Amanda Hannaford July 6 Exhibition planning August 3 Picnic at a member's home September 7 Workshop: Woad dyeing, Jane Deane October 5 tba October 25-27 Guild Exhibition - Fibre Magic, Peter Tavy Village Hall November 2 Question time with a panel of experts December 7 AGM followed by Christmas party and lunch Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Peterborough Guild meet in the Ridgeway Room, Longthorpe Village Hall. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 3pm unless otherwise stated. Please contact Pauline Smith if you require further information.
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Rampton Guild meet in the Rampton Village Hall, Rampton, Cambridge. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Jean Addison if you require further information. Visitors always very welcome.
2013 May 4 Tba July 6 Plant dyeing September 7 Ideas for your homespun using an inkle loom November 2 How to make Christmas decorations with a spindle. Show and tell.
Shrewsbury Guild meet in the Methodist Church Hall, Lansdowne Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Please email if you require further information.
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Somerset Guild meet in Hatch Beauchamp. Meetings start at 10.30am and the talks start at 1.45pm. Please contact Janet Maher if you require further information.
2013 May 18 11am AGM. The Elizabethan costumes of Hardwick Hall, Dr Gillian White June 15 Fleece Fair June 16 Open day for visitors July 20 British Rare Breed Sheep and the work of the RBST, Richard Broad September 21 The costumes of Killerton House, Shelley Tobin October 19 Travels and textiles, A wander around Rajasthan and Gujurat, Tiggy Rawlings November 16 Members day - sharing work, past present and future. Open sales day Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
South & West Area Group of Guilds consist of Avon, Berkshire, Devon, Devon Weavers Workshop, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kennet Valley, New Forest, Peter Tavy, Somerset and Wiltshire Guilds. They meet twice a year in March and October, each Guild in turn hosting teh meeting, usually at their normal monthly meeting. For more details please contact the secretary Amanda Hannaford.
Southend Guild meet in the Balmoral Community Centre, Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff on Sea on the 1st Saturday of each month.. Meetings start at 11am and finish at 3pm (winter) or 4pm (summer). Please contact Joanne Cliffe if you require further information.
2013 May 4 Plying techniques June 1 Fibre/stash swap, spin day July 6 Workshop: Felting, Nicola Hughes August 3 Garden Day at a members' house September 7 Silk spinning day October 5 Aran crochet, Andrew November 2 Textile/weaving talk, Melinda December 7 Christmas party, slient auction
Staffordshire Knot Spinners meet in Hyde Lea Village Hall, Hyde Lea Bank, Hyde Lea, Staffordshire, ST18 9BG from 7:30 to 9:30 pm every 4th Tuesday of the month. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
Staffordshire Moorlands Guild meet in Cheddleton Community Centre, Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, Leek. Meetings start at 79m and finish at 9.30pm. Please contact June Hague if you require further information.
2013 May 17 Spinning June 21 Textured yarns July 19 Spinning August 16 Show and tell September 20 AGM
Stratford-upon-Avon Guild meet in room DG4 Stratford-upon-Avon College of Education, Alcester Road on the third Friday of the month except in August. Meetings start at 7.30pm. There will also be garden meetings and informal workshops organised throughout the year. Please email Ros Lobb for more information.
2013 May 17 Birthday meeting June 21 Long draw spinning, Pam Austin July 14 Members' garden meeting for dyeing September 20 Preparing for 6 Guilds event/skill sharing - spinning September 28 6 Guilds meeting: Colour and creation, Joan Baxter and Isabella Whitworth. At King Edward VI School, Stratford on Avon.
Email for detailsOctober 18 A tapestry journey, Vivien Allen November 15 Skill sharing - tapestry weaving December 13 Christmas party Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Tawe Guild meet in The Cross Community Centre, Pontardawe, Swansea. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please email the Heather Beckett for further information.
2013 May 18 Warping, Liz Flaherty June 15 Skill swap day July 20 Natural dyeing, Jane Deane August 4-11 Association Summer School, Carmarthen September 14 AGM. Milliner October 19 Workshop: Shibori dyeing November 16 Embellishments, Trudi de la Mere December 14 Christmas meal Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
Tweed Guild meet on the fourth Saturday of the month at The Community Wing, Newtown St.Boswells. Meetings start at 10am and end at 4pm. Please contact Mag Magee if you require further information.
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Ulster Guild meet in the Lagan Room, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra, Holywood, Co Down, BT18. Meetings are from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Please contact Rosemary McCartney if you require further information.
2013 May 7 AGM and start of Guild competition
Warmley Tower Weavers Guild meet on the top floor of Warmley Tower Community Centre, Warmley, Bristol. Meetings are on Mondays from 7.30pm to 9.30pma and on Wednesdays from 10.30am until 15.00. Please contact the secretary if you require further information.
Wealden Guild meet in Southwater Village Hall, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9BT. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please contact Christine Nichols if you require further information.
2013 May 25 Dyeing in plastic bags, Helen Deigan June 29 Open meeting July 27 Workshop: Baskets, Mary Crabb August 24 Mini skills September 28 Open meeting October 26 Workshop: Rag rugs, Jackie Fry November 23 Christmas party and P&M Wools
West Essex and East Herts Guild meet in the Harlow Museum, Muskham Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2LF. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings. Please email Mary Hicks if you require further information.
2013 May 9 7.30pm - 9.30pm Workshop: Spinning. Bring and buy sale June 13 7.30pm - 9.30pm Maximo Laura - National Treasure, Stephanie Edwards July 13 10am - 4pm Workshop: Dyeing. At Bell House Bell Lane, Widford August 10 12 noon - 4pm Spinning in the Museum Gardens September 14 10am - 4pm Workshop: Weaving October 10 7.30pm - 9.30pm AGM and competition - The Design Game November 14 7.30pm - 9.30pm Workshop: Spinning December 12 7pm - 9.30pm Christmas social evening
West of Scotland Guild meet in the Milngavie Community Centre and Library, Allander Road, Milngavie, G62 8PN. Meetings start at 10 am and finish at 4pm unless stated otherwise. Please contact Maryel FitzRandolph if you require further information.
2013 May 4 - 15 June Exhibition: Scotland's landscape and people, Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN May 11 AGM. West Kilbride Craft Village, Maggie Broadly May 18 Activity day at the exhibition Please note that the "@" symbol has been replaced by " at " in email links.
West Surrey Guild meet in the Small Hall, United Reformed Church Halls, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU. Activity and spinning Guild days are held from 10.30-3pm at the following locations: 1st Mondays at The Victoria Rooms, Ash, GU12 5DN; 2nd Wednesdays at Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seale; 3rd Mondays at Rural Life Centre, Tilford; 4th Saturdays (March-October) Rural Life Centre, Tilford; 1st Sundays (March-October) Rural Life Centre, Tilford. Please contact Joanne Cummins if you require further information.
2013 May 13 Feltmaking - exploration and diversity of my work, Janine Rees June 11 Silk and stitches, textiles of Thailand, Jennifer Hughes July 8 Members' meeting, show and tell July 27 Dye day, Judy Hardman at Victoria Hall, Ash GU12 5DN August 22 Members only garden party September 10 Weaving with natural materials, Helga Matos October 14 Batik work, Angela Lenman November 12 Members' meeting, show and tell December 9 Dyeing need not be complicated, Helen Deighan 2014 January 13 AGM, New Year Party
West Sussex Guild meet in the Friend's Meeting House, rear of 34 Mill Road, Worthing, West Sussex on the second Saturday of the month. Meetings start at 11am with a members' workshop followed by a speaker at 2pm. Please contact Coral Jackson if you require further information.
Wigtownshire Guild meet in the Church Hall, Glenluce. Meetings start at 10am and finish at 3pm. Please contact Loraine Baxter if you require further information.
Wigtown Spinning group also meets 3rd Monday of every month, 10.15 - 13.00 in the Baptist Church.
Visitors are very welcome at all these meetings.
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Wiltshire Guild meet at The Textile Studios, 3 St Mary's School, High Street, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire BA14 6EU. A Workshop commencing at 10.30am will precede all meetings which start at 2.30pm. Please contact Lesley Greaves if you require further information.
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Worcestershire Guild meet in Broadheath Memorial Hall, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire, and at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Please contact Dominique Wright if you require further information.
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York & District Guild meet at the Farming Museum, Murton, York on the third Saturday of every alternate month starting in January. Meetings start at 10.45am. Informal workshop sessions take place in the months in between in the library at Murton. All events take place at Murton unless otherwise stated. Please contact Alison Mann if you require further information.
2013 May 18 Through a weaver's eye, Alison Daykin May 31-June 2 Residential workshop: Sami Braids - hearts and flowers, Sue Foulkes. At Cober Hill, Scarborough. Booking essential June 15 Skill share - dyeing, Mary Carbert and Dot Seddon July 20 Felt pictures, Andrea Hunter August 17 Skill share - dyeing, Mary Carbert and Dot Seddon September 21 Spinning fancy yarns, Sue MacNiven September 22 Workshop: Spinning fancy yarns, Sue MacNiven October 19 Skill share - Advanced weavettes, Nick Brown November 16 10am - 4pm Workshop: Colour, Bobby Kociewski December 7 Christmas lunch, Dunnington Reading Room 2014 January 18 Rug making, Heather Ritchie February 15 Skill share
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