UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

Each year we run a series of workshops that are open to members of the group. Most of these require booking in advance and have extra costs associated to cover things such as tutors and materials. Participation in workshops is optional. If you’re interested in taking part in any of these please speak to Jenny R at the next meeting. (Non members can book places through Facebook/Eventbrite. Workshops are added to Facebook/Eventbrite during the year as details and publicity are confirmed)

JANUARY 2024 – OPEN DAY

Demonstrations of weaving and spinning, giant knitting needles, items for sale and tea and cake.  Open to all.

FEBRUARY 2024 – AGM

No booking required. Usual AGM things – review of group finances, voting in officers, etc. Also, of course, crafting and nattering! 

MARCH 2024 – CROCHET HEXAGON CARDIGAN

We will be learning how to make a Hexagon cardigan in crochet.  

Booking required. Non Member cost £15

APRIL 2024 – STEEKING WITH FIONA MORRIS 

We will be learning how to “steek”.  We will make a “mug hug” which is knitted in the round and then cut (“steeked”) to make a space for the handle

Booking required.  Non Member cost £30

MAY 2024 – BEADING ON CANVAS WITH ELIZA MCCELLAND

We will make a sampler of different beading techniques 

Booking required. Non member cost £30, plus materials kit £5 if required

JUNE 2024 – SHOBORI DYEING WITH JENNIFER HUGHES

This workshop includes a silk scarf, a silk hanky and 2 cotton squares to dye

Booking required. Non member cost £35

JULY 2024 – FLAX PROCESSING WITH BRIGITTE KALTENBACHER

Booking required.  Non Member cost £40

AUGUST 2024 – A VISIT TO THE ALPACA FARM

No booking required to visit the farm

SEPTEMBER 2024 – FINDON SHEEP FAIR

No booking required. No additional cost. Findon sheep fair is the same week as our September meeting, so we’ll be heading there, rather than meeting in the hall 

OCTOBER 2024 – TALKS ON ROMAN TEXTILES WEAVING AND THE HISTORY OF KNITTING WITH CAREY FEINER

Booking Required. Non Member cost £10 per talk

NOVEMBER 2024 – TBC

DECEMBER 2024 – CHRISTMAS PARTY!

No booking required, any group member welcome. It’s Christmas! Bring a dish along and join us for our ‘Christmas lunch’!