Birmingham & District guild

Welcome all those who are interested in our crafts and related textiles, whether an absolute beginner or very experienced. Besides the Workshops listed, Members bring their own crafts along to meetings to work informally.

Details of our venue and meeting times are listed here and we are always pleased to welcome visitors. For further details or enquiries, please use the email address provided.

The Open Day & Exhibition is free to attend.

 

Website

Email

Meetings location

Friends Meeting House, Watford Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 1JB

Meetings time

2nd Saturday of the month, 10am to 4pm – see Birmingham Guild website for further details
Date Events
11 January 2025 11am:Talk from members. 2pm: AGM
08 February 2025 11am: 2pmTalk from textile artist Tina Francis about creating connections and community through stitching
08 March 2025 Workshop ( additional cost/booking required) Inkle loom weaving with Jane Antil
12 April 2025 Workshop (additional cost/booking required) Create an artwork using nails and thread with artist Imogen Morris
10 May 2025 Dyers picnic Try a range of natural and acid dyes (alternative venue)
14 June 2025 Annual open day and exhibition. Refreshments available- free entry
12 July 2025 2pm Talk from Jayne Murray about ' A level playing field' an art and heritage project with young people in Druids Heath.
08 August 2020 No Meeting
13 September 2025 Informal meeting: bring along a project and craft in company
11 October 2025 2 pmTalk from Isabelle Homer, embroidery artist and theatrical costumier, about designing and making tutus for the stage
08 November 2025 Workshop. (Additional cost/booking required) Introduction to flax growing and processing from seed to fabric with Flaxland Natural fibres
13 December 2025 Christmas social with bring and share lunch