- Next Meeting -
Saturday 13th June 2026
Social day
Guild Dye day workshop
22nd August - 10am to 4pm in Bridford Village Hall.
Only 10 places. There are still a few places left
Sign up sheet at next meeting, which will be available from 11am
It will be first 10 to sign that get the places.
£25 per person, which will cover all materials and the hire of the hall
It will also cover costs in mordanting, skeining, providing dye stuffs, gas cylinders for camping stoves etc, etc, etc.
Focus on Indigo, with some over dyeing in cochineal for pinks/purples and dyers chamomile for yellows/greens. If there is time I might do a little demo on botanical printing too.
Pre mordanted silk scarves to dye will be available at an additional cost of £6.50 each
22nd August - 10am to 4pm in Bridford Village Hall.
Only 10 places. There are still a few places left
Sign up sheet at next meeting, which will be available from 11am
It will be first 10 to sign that get the places.
£25 per person, which will cover all materials and the hire of the hall
It will also cover costs in mordanting, skeining, providing dye stuffs, gas cylinders for camping stoves etc, etc, etc.
Focus on Indigo, with some over dyeing in cochineal for pinks/purples and dyers chamomile for yellows/greens. If there is time I might do a little demo on botanical printing too.
Pre mordanted silk scarves to dye will be available at an additional cost of £6.50 each
AGWSD Summer School 2027
This will be held at Cirencester Agricultural College. More details to follow
This will be held at Cirencester Agricultural College. More details to follow
Devon County Show
Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd May
We will again have a stand in the Craft tent, demonstrating and promoting our crafts to the public. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help.
We also have a 30 min slot each afternoon to give a presentation about spinning.
Please bring display items for the country show to the next meeting. We would love to win the trophy for best Craft Stand again this year.
Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd May
We will again have a stand in the Craft tent, demonstrating and promoting our crafts to the public. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help.
We also have a 30 min slot each afternoon to give a presentation about spinning.
Please bring display items for the country show to the next meeting. We would love to win the trophy for best Craft Stand again this year.
The 2026 Shetland Challenge Pattern
Click here:
Pattern:
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Lace pattern to create a slip cover for a glasses case or mobile phone cover
The yarn must be your own hand spun Shetland wool.
The original challenge was for your own hand prepared, hand spun Shetland fleece.
If dyed, you would have done it yourself. It is now allowed that prepared Shetland may be used, but details of prep, whether fleece or top, and any dye details, must be included in the entry form.
Click here:
Pattern:
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Lace pattern to create a slip cover for a glasses case or mobile phone cover
The yarn must be your own hand spun Shetland wool.
The original challenge was for your own hand prepared, hand spun Shetland fleece.
If dyed, you would have done it yourself. It is now allowed that prepared Shetland may be used, but details of prep, whether fleece or top, and any dye details, must be included in the entry form.
Welcome desk cloth
During the November meeting we recognised the contribution made by Brenda Patten, particularly her manning the Welcome Desk and being the first contact for new members. We wanted to create a table cloth in her memory. Karen asked for members to come up with ideas to create such a cloth. This would be the Chairs Challenge for 2026. The idea of the "Red Dress" and for members to create their own piece which would then be put together from an over all design.
Please write/ draw out your ideas and hand them in at the Welcome desk.
During the November meeting we recognised the contribution made by Brenda Patten, particularly her manning the Welcome Desk and being the first contact for new members. We wanted to create a table cloth in her memory. Karen asked for members to come up with ideas to create such a cloth. This would be the Chairs Challenge for 2026. The idea of the "Red Dress" and for members to create their own piece which would then be put together from an over all design.
Please write/ draw out your ideas and hand them in at the Welcome desk.
Committee
Thank you to everyone who attended the November Meeting and who put themselves forward to be part of the Committee. This is essential for the continued running of the Guild.
We do still need a Secretary and an Events Secretary. Please see the Chair for more information about the Secretary and Liz Kent about the Events Secretary.
Brief outline of what the roles involve:
Secretary
To be the keeper of the Guild laptop.
To manage any queries sent to the Guild email.
To forward information including Monthly Bulletins from the AGWSD
To take minutes from Committee Meetings.
Update Website (optional - shared with Chair)
Send out minutes and Agenda for AGM
Events Secretary
Put together a list of events for the following year.
2026 has already been completed.
Take suggestions from members
Co-ordinate outside speakers.
Co-ordinate with internal demonstrators.
Liaise with Health and Safety for appropriate Risk Assessment.
Exhibitors for the Fleece Fayre
Thank you to everyone who attended the November Meeting and who put themselves forward to be part of the Committee. This is essential for the continued running of the Guild.
We do still need a Secretary and an Events Secretary. Please see the Chair for more information about the Secretary and Liz Kent about the Events Secretary.
Brief outline of what the roles involve:
Secretary
To be the keeper of the Guild laptop.
To manage any queries sent to the Guild email.
To forward information including Monthly Bulletins from the AGWSD
To take minutes from Committee Meetings.
Update Website (optional - shared with Chair)
Send out minutes and Agenda for AGM
Events Secretary
Put together a list of events for the following year.
2026 has already been completed.
Take suggestions from members
Co-ordinate outside speakers.
Co-ordinate with internal demonstrators.
Liaise with Health and Safety for appropriate Risk Assessment.
Exhibitors for the Fleece Fayre
10 am - 4 pm
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
Learn new skills and join a vibrant community!
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