The Theme for 2026 is Weaving
GUILD PROGRAMME
January 17th Social Day (Please note this is the THIRD Saturday)
11.00 - ideas for spinning multi-coloured tops including fractal
spinning
1:30 - 3:00pm - Free Learn to Spin. Non members welcome.
February 14th Inkle Loom Tablet Weaving
1:30 - 3:00pm - Free Learn to Spin. Non members welcome.
March 14th Jean Fenton: Cordage and spindles
April 11th Craft and Chat - Coffee and Cake
May 9th Paul Henry - Kilt making
June 13th Social
July 11th Fleece and Fibre Day
August No Meeting. Indigo Dyeing - Sheila Robson
September 12th Frank Herring - Wheel clinic
October 10th Skills Evaluation Day
November 14th AGM & Member Sale Day
December 12th Christmas Activity: Kumihoni - PLUS Shared Xmas Lunch
11.00 - ideas for spinning multi-coloured tops including fractal
spinning
1:30 - 3:00pm - Free Learn to Spin. Non members welcome.
February 14th Inkle Loom Tablet Weaving
1:30 - 3:00pm - Free Learn to Spin. Non members welcome.
March 14th Jean Fenton: Cordage and spindles
April 11th Craft and Chat - Coffee and Cake
May 9th Paul Henry - Kilt making
June 13th Social
July 11th Fleece and Fibre Day
August No Meeting. Indigo Dyeing - Sheila Robson
September 12th Frank Herring - Wheel clinic
October 10th Skills Evaluation Day
November 14th AGM & Member Sale Day
December 12th Christmas Activity: Kumihoni - PLUS Shared Xmas Lunch
SHETLAND CHALLENGE 2026
The 2026 Shetland Challenge Pattern
Click here for Pattern:
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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.
The Challenge will be judged during the Skills Evaluation Day in October.
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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.
The Challenge will be judged during the Skills Evaluation Day in October.
NEWS FROM COLDHARBOUR MILL
Home of the Working Wool Museum and much more!!!
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday Grist Mill Café Bar: 10.30am – 2:30pm Museum & Shop: 11am – 4pm (last admission to Museum 3pm)
EVENTS: For advance tickets, go to: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/whats-on/
The Millennium Screen can be viewed up to and including Saturday 16th May.
Bank Holiday Monday April 6th - Easter Steam Day – Mad Hatters & March Hares! 10.30am – 4pm. The Mill will be in steam until 3pm.
Meet the Easter Bunny and take part in Easter craft activities, our Easter egg hunt and don’t forget to claim your FREE pair of bunny ears on arrival!
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May - SPRING STEAM UP! 10:30am – 4 pm Welcome the new season with us! Explore our heritage wool mill, watch our factory and steam complex come to life, and enjoy a day filled with seasonal activities for all ages.
Sat 30 – Sun 31 May THE GREAT BRITISH FIBRE FESTIVAL returns to the Mill
For more info and to buy tickets visit: www.thegreatbritishfibrefestival.co.uk/
CRAFT WORKSHOPS at the MILL
For more info and to book, visit the ‘What's On’ page of the Mill website, or phone 01884 840960. All materials supplied, refreshments available.
Thursday 23rd April Rope bowl making 11am-3pm £20
Thursday 21st May Stick Weaving 11am-3pm £20
Home of the Working Wool Museum and much more!!!
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday Grist Mill Café Bar: 10.30am – 2:30pm Museum & Shop: 11am – 4pm (last admission to Museum 3pm)
EVENTS: For advance tickets, go to: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/whats-on/
The Millennium Screen can be viewed up to and including Saturday 16th May.
Bank Holiday Monday April 6th - Easter Steam Day – Mad Hatters & March Hares! 10.30am – 4pm. The Mill will be in steam until 3pm.
Meet the Easter Bunny and take part in Easter craft activities, our Easter egg hunt and don’t forget to claim your FREE pair of bunny ears on arrival!
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May - SPRING STEAM UP! 10:30am – 4 pm Welcome the new season with us! Explore our heritage wool mill, watch our factory and steam complex come to life, and enjoy a day filled with seasonal activities for all ages.
Sat 30 – Sun 31 May THE GREAT BRITISH FIBRE FESTIVAL returns to the Mill
For more info and to buy tickets visit: www.thegreatbritishfibrefestival.co.uk/
CRAFT WORKSHOPS at the MILL
For more info and to book, visit the ‘What's On’ page of the Mill website, or phone 01884 840960. All materials supplied, refreshments available.
Thursday 23rd April Rope bowl making 11am-3pm £20
Thursday 21st May Stick Weaving 11am-3pm £20
TOUR DE FLEECE
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This project will run throughout the year
and will focus on the many different types of fleece from around the UK. It will analyse their various characteristics, and their most appropriate methods of fibre preparation, processing and finishing. The aim is to produce a range of various fibre samples and completed items, highlighting the strengths and characteristics of each type of fleece, together with their most appropriate usage. |
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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EXTERNAL EVENTS
Details of all the following events will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Devon County Show Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd May 2026
Creative Street Festival
The summer fair will be on Saturday the 27th June, 12:00 - 18:00.
Magdalen Road Exeter
The summer fair will be on Saturday the 27th June, 12:00 - 18:00.
Magdalen Road Exeter
AGWSD AGM
John Arbon Mill Open Weekend
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th of June, 2026
Location: The Assembly Rooms, South Molton Town Hall, EX36 3AB
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th of June, 2026
Location: The Assembly Rooms, South Molton Town Hall, EX36 3AB
Tuckers Hall
We have again been invited to demonstrate during the Heritage Open Days.
These are:
Saturday 12thSeptember
Thursday 17th September
Saturday 19th September
We have again been invited to demonstrate during the Heritage Open Days.
These are:
Saturday 12thSeptember
Thursday 17th September
Saturday 19th September
South Molton Fatstock Show - 2026?