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Saturday 12th July 2025
Fleece and Fibre Day
Lots of different sellers selling fleece, fibre and all sundries associated with Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving
Chairs Challenge
This year's Chairs Challenge is to produce two skeins of approximately 50g each produced from the same fibre/fleece. One produced using a short draw method and the second using the English Long Draw method.
Judging will be based on appearance and how much difference in stretch there is between each skein.
This year's Chairs Challenge is to produce two skeins of approximately 50g each produced from the same fibre/fleece. One produced using a short draw method and the second using the English Long Draw method.
Judging will be based on appearance and how much difference in stretch there is between each skein.
Fair Isle Cowl
Click here for Pattern
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.
The Challenge will be judged during the Skills Evaluation Day in October.
Click here for Pattern
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.
The Challenge will be judged during the Skills Evaluation Day in October.
DGWSD Exhibition Buckfast Abbey 22nd - 25th August 2025
An exhibition to showcase our 70 year history and current artistic achievements of our guild members.
To make this happen we need your involvement. We will be setting up on Friday 22nd August. The event will be open Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th August.
There are a number of ways to get involved.
Entry is from 10am and is free, with easily accessible free parking. the Abbey grounds provide a wonderful setting with gardens, cafes and rich ambience.
An exhibition to showcase our 70 year history and current artistic achievements of our guild members.
To make this happen we need your involvement. We will be setting up on Friday 22nd August. The event will be open Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th August.
There are a number of ways to get involved.
- Be part of the team involved in the organisation of the event
- Helping to set up on Friday 22nd August
- Provide examples of the craft which can be yarn, dyed materials, knitted/crocheted finished articles, woven items including tapestry and inkle weaving.
- Help on the days that the exhibition is running – this included talking to people looking around the exhibition, demonstrating spinning and/or weaving. Helping with sales desk/welcome desk.
Entry is from 10am and is free, with easily accessible free parking. the Abbey grounds provide a wonderful setting with gardens, cafes and rich ambience.
Tuckers Hall
We have again been asked to see if there is anybody wo would like to demonstrate Spinning, Weaving and Dying during the Heritage Open Days - Saturday 13th, Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th September 2025.
To make this happen we need your involvement.
There are a number of ways to get involved.
We have again been asked to see if there is anybody wo would like to demonstrate Spinning, Weaving and Dying during the Heritage Open Days - Saturday 13th, Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th September 2025.
To make this happen we need your involvement.
There are a number of ways to get involved.
- Provide examples of the craft which can be yarn, dyed materials, knitted/crocheted finished articles, woven items including tapestry and inkle weaving.
- Help on the days that the Heritage Open Days are running – this included talking to people looking around the hall, demonstrating spinning and/or weaving. The Hall is open from 10:00 – 13:00
Devon County Show
Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a wonderful 3 days Plus Wednesday setting up. Without your fantastic contributions we would not be able to show the breadth of products which are made by our members.
Thank you to Jane Yarrow, Liz, Kent and Judy Throup for decorating the stand, which along with the contribution of all our members who demonstrated and spoke to the public about our craft led to us winning a Gold Medal for our stand. It was particularly noted by the judges, the interaction of the demonstrators with the public.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a wonderful 3 days Plus Wednesday setting up. Without your fantastic contributions we would not be able to show the breadth of products which are made by our members.
Thank you to Jane Yarrow, Liz, Kent and Judy Throup for decorating the stand, which along with the contribution of all our members who demonstrated and spoke to the public about our craft led to us winning a Gold Medal for our stand. It was particularly noted by the judges, the interaction of the demonstrators with the public.
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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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Come and join us between 10am and 4pm on the second Saturday of every month* We welcome weavers, spinners and dyers of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those who are able to share and pass on their skills and knowledge. Tea and cakes are provided, just bring a mug! *January meeting is on third Saturday of the month. There is no meeting during August |
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