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Cotswold

Norwich City

Norwich City Guild formed in 2020 . In view of Covid restrictions our Meetings have needed to adapt so please contact us for the latest information

Durham New Lodge Spinners

We are a small group of spinners and weavers who enjoy all fibre crafts. We meet regularly at a number of different locations across County Durham and the North East on a rotation to cover our region. We are particularly keen on promoting and teaching fibre crafts. You don’t need to be expert to belong …

Durham

Durham Guild was founded in 1979 by five people with an interest in weaving and spinning.  Over the years the Guild has evolved and currently maintains a membership of around 40 people with a vast variety of interests and skills. Two of the founder-members still play an active part in the Guild. We offer a …

Isle of Wight

Lea Valley

Tweed

Welcome to the Tweed Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers! We are a group of people who meet on a regular basis to share the skills, learn new techniques and enjoy the experience of creating textile based items. Q: Do I need equipment or skills? A: No, all you need is an interest and some …

High Peak Guild

We are a new and very friendly local Guild with a new website at http/www.thehighpeakguildofweaversspinnersanddyers.com We are yet to have our first year anniversary, but you can follow us on Facebook @highpeakguild and Instagram @highpeaskwsd Our next meeting will be at the Buxton Wool Gathering, 11th and 12th May, at The Octagon in Buxton, Derbyshire. …

Penwith Guild WSD

Established July 2018, we are a friendly group of weavers, spinners and dyers.  We also welcome other crafters to share in the fun.

Lavant Spinners

Spinners and Weavers of South West France

We’re a friendly group of spinners, weavers and dyers – some French, some English, some Dutch, and plenty of other nationalities too. Come along and see us – get in touch via our website if you’re interested!

Irish Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers

Cork

The Handweavers Guild of Cork was established by a small group of friends in the 1980s.  Whilst originally a group for those practising weaving, spinning and dyeing the group now includes a variety of fibre crafters including knitters, crocheters and felters who endeavour to promote these crafts through exhibitions and demonstrations at events in public …

Worcestershire

York & District

Wiltshire

We are the Wiltshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers, Dyers and Associated crafts located in the village of Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire where we are lucky enough to have four dedicated workshops, two of which are weaving studios with ample table and floor looms for the use of our members. Throughout the month there is a comprehensive …

Wigtownshire

The objectives of the Wigtownshire Guild are the preservation and improvement of craftsmanship in handweaving, spinning and dyeing for the benefit of the public. To this end, the group aims to encourage excellence of craftsmanship within the Guild; to foster an appreciation of the beauty of texture, colour and design; to provide opportunities for increasing …

West Sussex

West Surrey

The West Surrey Guild was first formed  in 1979 with just a few members but membership has increased.   We meet monthly at the United Reformed Church in Farnham and also meet 3 or 4 times monthly for spinning and weaving days and a social get together.

West of Scotland

Wealden

Warmley Tower Weavers

Warmley Tower Weavers is a group of textile creatives dedicated to weaving, spinning and dying in the UK city of Bristol. Our members range from complete beginners to skilled artisans, and everyone has a wealth of ideas to share. We have two groups that meet every week on Monday evenings and Wednesday daytimes. We also …

Walsall Spinners

Ulster

Tynedale

We are a very friendly Guild with lots of talents which we share. Every meeting is a mixture of Spinning, Weaving, drop spindle, knitting, crochet etc.   20th March 2020: **Due to the Covid 19 outbreak, Guild meetings are cancelled until further notice**

Tawe

We aim to promote the ancient crafts of spinning, weaving and dyeing for all in the community. We are a creative group, always willing to try something new or develop old skills. Friendly, interested and interesting, our members include people with all levels of expertise and welcome new members whether expert or novice.

Swiss Association for Handspinning and Yarn Design

Surrey Barn Weavers

Stratford – upon – Avon

  We welcome anyone who is interested in fibre crafts. Whether you are highly skilled or a complete novice you will find like-minded friends to share your interest. Please see our website for smaller groups, tuition etc.

Staffordshire Moorlands

Stafford Knot Spinners

*** Please Note: Due to the current ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, we have suspended all meetings, workshops and public events for the foreseeable future. We are open online for enquiries about our group so please feel free to get in touch via www.staffordknotspinners.wordpress.com *** ______________________________________ Stafford Knot Spinners is a craft group, meeting monthly at …

Spin Off : Isle of Arran

Southend

South Hams

Spinning is not as hard as it looks! New members, whether experienced spinners or absolute beginners, are very welcome.  We are a very informal and relaxed  group. Do come along to a meeting and have a go, we’ll give you a welcoming hand. For beginners,we have a club wheel which can be hired for a …

Somerset

The Guild has around 100 members ranging from complete beginners to the very experienced Mornings are spent spinning, knitting, exchanging library books, buying from our regular suppliers and socialising There is usually a speaker or workshop on a textile related subject after lunch at 1.45pm as well as one or two day workshops throughout the …

Shrewsbury

Shetland

Rampton Spinners

Rampton Spinners meet 7 times a year for a whole blissful day of spinning.  There is usually someone who can teach beginners the basics, and there is always plenty of friendly encouragement. As well at most meetings we have a short, optional spinning related activity. Bring your lunch, but tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. …

Peterborough

We are a friendly group meeting in a modern but cosy village hall that has space for all our activities. Visitors are welcome to come along and find out about us. We have a mix of outside speakers, our own skill shares and working sessions.

Peter Tavy Guild of WSD

We aim to develop our members’ skills in the three crafts through the exchange of ideas and knowledge and by sharing practical expertise. This happens at our monthly meetings, at specialist groups, and at other informal meetings held in members’ homes. We invite interesting speakers and workshop leaders, and also have in-house demonstrations and workshops, …

Pembrokeshire

Our small, friendly Guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the summer months, at the Bloomfield Community Centre, Narberth. In winter we meet on the forth Saturday morning from 10 am. We also run workshops, normally on the third Saturday of the month. Do have a look at our programme for …

Oxford

The purpose of the Oxford Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers is to bring together those interested in textiles and in textile making by providing a forum for meeting others who are interested in the subject and providing opportunities to widen their knowledge and skills as well as offering a chance to exhibit their work …

Online

‘Meetings’ take place over the internet via an email list set up in Groups.io. This list is the principal vehicle for the conveyance of news, chat, tips, advice, help, workshop notes, etc. The facilities of Groups.io to upload pictures and files to the list are used to help members share in the display of their …

Novi Sad

Notts & District

The Notts and District Guild is a non-profit making association which meets once a month (usually the last Saturday of the month – see our website Calendar for current dates and times) so that our members can meet like-minded people to enhance their knowledge and exchange ideas on subjects related to Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing. …

Northants

North Shropshire

Supporting those who wish to expand their knowledge of the various aspects of the crafts. A friendly, informal group, who meet at each other homes between Guild meetings.

North Herts

North Downs

North Cheshire

Norfolk Countryside

Norfolk & Suffolk

We are a friendly group that includes weavers, spinners and dyers within our membership. We meet monthly and our programme includes talks, workshops and social events. We are continuing with four Saturday workshop sessions in 2020 and encourage visitors.

New Forest

Montgomeryshire

Our guild was founded in 1973 and has been running on a continual basis ever since. We are predominantly a group of spinners, but many of our guild do weave as well, and some are experienced dyers. We have a variety of meetings throughout the year, featuring workshops with external tutors, workshops run by our …

Mid Norfolk

Mid Herts

The Guild was formed in 1977 by a group interested in weaving, spinning and dyeing, eager to share information and ideas and to promote and encourage these crafts. We’re always happy to find new members, you don’t need to have spun or woven before! Generally, the first Wednesday meeting is an informal Spin, Weave & …

Mid Essex

Merseyside

Programme for 2020 Jan ( no meeting) 1st Feb working into 6” hoop – national exhibition project ’Still Waters’ sharing and working day. 7th March AGM 4th April – Braiding ( Celia Eliott – Minty) NB please contact secretary as change of venue due to Grand National race meeting 2nd May Weave a tree (Eileen …

Medway

Manx

Long Draw Spinners

London

Visitors always welcome – see the list of talks on our website at the link below. Free for full-time students on production of a valid student card; members of Guilds affliated to the AGWSD £5; vistors who are not members of other Guilds £9, this is a contribution to the cost of hall hire. Unless …

Llyn

Liskeard Spinners

Lincolnshire

Leicestershire

A friendly, social Guild with members interested in all fibre crafts. Visitors very welcome for all or part of the day.

Leek & District

We are a friendly group of spinners, weavers and dyers who meet in Bradnop Village Hall just outside Leek on the second Saturday of each month starting at 10:30 and finishing at 3:30pm. Drinks are provided, bring your own lunch. Non-member visitors £5, yearly membership £15 plus a monthly sub of £3 when you attend.

Lavenham

Lancs. & Lakes

Kent

Kennet Valley

Highland

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Herefordshire

Hastings 1066 Spinners

We are a group of individuals who meet to spin, discuss projects generated from our yarn and share the ups and downs of wheel activity. We have knitters, crocheters,  weavers,  embroiderers and most do a mixture of both. We are happy to share insights and expertise with new members. We demonstrate our craft during the …

Hampshire

Gwynedd

  Gwynedd Guild has a membership of 45 today, coming from Anglesey, parts of Gwynedd and Conwy.  We celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2015. It is a group of mixed abilities and ages, with some very skilled members who are always very helpful to both our newer members, and with good advice to those who …

Gwent

Grampian

Gloucestershire

Glamorgan

Fylde Heddles and Treadles

We are a group of spinners, weavers and dyers ( with lots of other crafts too); passionate about everything fibre-related. All potential members made welcome. Come along and see what we do, email the secretary if you want any further details.

Frome

Edinburgh

We aim to further the crafts of weaving, spinning and dyeing and to learn from each other as well as from experienced craft tutors.  Come for a day or any part of the day.  All are welcome.  We provide teas, coffees and refreshments and ask visitors for a donation of £5.

Eden Valley Guild

East Sussex

East Surrey

We hold workshops, usually three time a year on a wide variety of textile crafts.

East Hampshire Country Park

East Grinstead Spinners

East Grinstead Spinners is a small, enthusiastic group of around 30 members. We meet twice a month and enjoy sharing ideas, learning new skills, and spinning, weaving or dyeing among friends. Meetings start at 2pm. There may be an optional workshop organised by one of our members.  As they are popular, only members may take …

East Central Scotland

Dumfries & Galloway

Dorset

Dorset Guild was founded on 6th October 1947 and later became a founder member of the Association of Guilds of Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing. Our group is open to all, young and old, beginners and experts alike. Sharing our knowledge with others is an important part of our group and both informal and formal teaching …

Diss & District

As a Guild we are proud to be associated with Diss and the Waveney Valley area which has a rich background of both linen and wool spinning and weaving and, as we have recently discovered, dyeing! Information about future and previous meetings can be found on our website, linked in the box to the right, …

Devon Weavers Workshop

Devon Weavers Workshop began life at Coombe Park in early 2005 in order to preserve the craft of handweaving in Devon, which was on the brink of disappearing from the county altogether. Since then the Workshop has attained charitable status, won two national lottery awards and an Ashley Family Foundation Award for equipment and its membership …

Devon

Derbyshire

The Derbyshire Guild has around 40 members and celebrated it’s 40th birthday in 2018. We are all keen weavers, spinners and dyers and also use our yarn for many other associated crafts. The aim of the guild is to keep alive and develop these traditional crafts through our meetings, full programme of speakers and workshops, …

Crickhowell

Craven

Coventry & District

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Cornwall

Our Guild held it’s Inaugural meeting in March 1951 and was one of the 19 Guild that helped formed the National Association as it stands to-day. We are a group of enthusiastic crafts men & women helping to keep alive the traditional art of hand spinning, weaving & dyeing. Alongside these crafts we have members …

Clyde Coast Guild

The Clyde Coast Guild formed in October 2010 to encourage and promote weaving, spinning, dyeing, and other textile related crafts within the local area. Do feel free to come and join us, whether it’s to have a go or to share your knowledge of any of the crafts.

Clwyd

Cheshire

Chertsey Woolcraft Guild

Chertsey Woolcraft Guild has been ruing since 1986 and is a thriving group who demonstrate their skills at local shows. This could be drop spinning, wheel spinning, weaving, Tapestry weaving, knitting or crochet. Please drop in to the Revive Café Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT15 9AS to discover what we do.

Ceredigion

Ceredigion Guild celebrates 45 years of weaving spinning and dyeing in 2020! Meetings are in a large village hall near Aberaeron.  Our workshops are posted on our website and you are most welcome to visit.  We have a wealth of expertise among our group and being well connected to our local area we have members …

Cambridgeshire

Our Guild has around 80-90 members. At the moment, we are meeting on Zoom. Please contact the secretary if you are interested in joining us. We will be happy to send you a programme for 2021 and a membership form by email. In addition, we run a beginners’ course in the autumn of each year …

Bury St Edmunds

Buckinghamshire

The Buckinghamshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers is one of the founding guilds of the Association of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers and was formed in 1954 to promote, share and enjoy our three crafts. F guild events will now be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month (11.00am – 4.00pm) at the following …

Brighton and Hove Textile Art Group (Tag)

We are a very friendly group of people who enjoy all kinds of crafts from spinning, weaving felting dyeing knitting and crocheting.

Bretagne

Bonjour from Brittany!   This is our first post so by way of introduction:  Our branch of the Guild boasts 35 active members nearly half of whom are french.  Some of our members are sheep and alpaca breeders.  The textile network in Brittany is well developed and there is a strong sense of soldarity.  This …

Brecknock

Bradford & District

The Bradford Guild is an association of ordinary people from all walks of life who want to keep the craft of spinning, weaving and dyeing alive and we encourage others to join us.

Bowland

We are a friendly group who are keen to welcome new members of all skill levels. Please do get in touch or come along and visit.

Birmingham & District

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 …

Berkshire

Bedfordshire

Avon

Textile classes in the area includes weaving, dyeing, spinning, felt making, needle felting and button making

Ashfield

Alsager

We are a friendly group of textile enthusiasts that meet monthly to share our skills. We meet in Alsager Community Church on the 2nd Friday of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings for a small charge of £3. We also hold Quarterly Workshops. Alsager WSD Calendar 2020 Date Topic Venue 10 January Use …

Abergele

Established in 1985, the Abergele Guild is a small but growing group of textile enthusiasts based on and around the coast of North Wales.

Hallamshire and District

CANCELLATION NOTICE CORONAVIRUS ALL GUILD MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE SITUATION WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWED   ~~~~~ PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MONTHLY MEETINGS ~~~~~ ~~ FROM 2021 WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE SECOND SUNDAY ~~ CHECK THE CALENDAR BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION     We welcome beginners to all our meetings and try …

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