If you know of any other spinning or weaving groups in Devon, please contact us so that we can add to our list.
SPINNING
If you would like to learn or practise the crafts of hand-spinning or hand- weaving, there are a number of places to do this. Several groups in the county meet once or twice monthly, or even weekly and, although these smaller groups operate independently, many of their members also belong to the Guild. They are all friendly and welcoming and are glad to meet newcomers of all abilities.
Spinning groups (and crafts groups that include spinners) meet at the following places:
If you would like to learn or practise the crafts of hand-spinning or hand- weaving, there are a number of places to do this. Several groups in the county meet once or twice monthly, or even weekly and, although these smaller groups operate independently, many of their members also belong to the Guild. They are all friendly and welcoming and are glad to meet newcomers of all abilities.
Spinning groups (and crafts groups that include spinners) meet at the following places:
ASHPRINGTON, TOTNES
Meet; Usually third friday of the month
Venue: Devon Weavers' Workshop, Ashprington (near Totnes)
Contact: e-Mail (click)
Website: Link (click)
Meet; Usually third friday of the month
Venue: Devon Weavers' Workshop, Ashprington (near Totnes)
Contact: e-Mail (click)
Website: Link (click)
AXMINSTER - 'By the Loom'
MeetingS: 10.30am-3pm on the second and last Friday of each month
Venue: Axminster Heritage, Silver St. Axminster
Contact: Jane - Tel: 01404 831207
See website for details of courses run by this group;
axminsterheritage.org/events/
Learn or improve your spinning and weaving skills in a Historic building with original Dye House. Spare spinning wheels and free tuition.
MeetingS: 10.30am-3pm on the second and last Friday of each month
Venue: Axminster Heritage, Silver St. Axminster
Contact: Jane - Tel: 01404 831207
See website for details of courses run by this group;
axminsterheritage.org/events/
Learn or improve your spinning and weaving skills in a Historic building with original Dye House. Spare spinning wheels and free tuition.
SANDFORD SPINNING GROUP
Meetings: 1.30-4.00pm on the fourth Thursday of every month (except December)
Venue: Sandford Parish Hall, Fanny's Lane, Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4NA
Contact: Sarah
A small, friendly group who are happy to welcome new members and to offer help and advice to beginners. Workshops in related crafts (e.g. dyeing) are occasionally organised.
Meetings: 1.30-4.00pm on the fourth Thursday of every month (except December)
Venue: Sandford Parish Hall, Fanny's Lane, Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4NA
Contact: Sarah
A small, friendly group who are happy to welcome new members and to offer help and advice to beginners. Workshops in related crafts (e.g. dyeing) are occasionally organised.
DALWOOD SPINNERS
Meetings: 2.00-4.30pm every Thursday
Venue: Methodist Church Room, Dalwood, near Axminster.
Contact: Jane - 01404 831207
All welcome, spare spinning wheels , free tuition.
Meetings: 2.00-4.30pm every Thursday
Venue: Methodist Church Room, Dalwood, near Axminster.
Contact: Jane - 01404 831207
All welcome, spare spinning wheels , free tuition.
DALWOOD STITCH & BITCH
Meetings: 8.00pm on the second and last Thursday of each month
Venue: Tuckers, Dalwood, near Axminster
Contact: Jane - 01404 831207
Craft group meets in the local pub to get creative - informative, supportive and FUN.
Meetings: 8.00pm on the second and last Thursday of each month
Venue: Tuckers, Dalwood, near Axminster
Contact: Jane - 01404 831207
Craft group meets in the local pub to get creative - informative, supportive and FUN.
NORTH DEVON SPINNERS
Meetings: 10.00am - 4.00pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Venue: The Manor Hall in Berrynarbor (between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe). Manor Hall is well signposted: it is in the centre of the village, behind the Church and has a small car park. Further parking is available in the village car park 200yds away.
Contact: Barbara Jones 01271 324480
Tea, coffee and cake are available but please bring your own packed lunch.
Meetings: 10.00am - 4.00pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Venue: The Manor Hall in Berrynarbor (between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe). Manor Hall is well signposted: it is in the centre of the village, behind the Church and has a small car park. Further parking is available in the village car park 200yds away.
Contact: Barbara Jones 01271 324480
Tea, coffee and cake are available but please bring your own packed lunch.
ROUSDON
Meetings: 1.00 - 4.00pm every Wednesday in 'summer time', 1.30-3.30pm in 'winter time'.
Venue: Peek Hall, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis
Contact: Brenda Patten: 01460 221833 or Norma Sanders: 01460 432063
Meetings: 1.00 - 4.00pm every Wednesday in 'summer time', 1.30-3.30pm in 'winter time'.
Venue: Peek Hall, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis
Contact: Brenda Patten: 01460 221833 or Norma Sanders: 01460 432063
SPIN A YARN
Meetings: 6.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month
Venue: Spin A Yarn shop, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Contact:
Meetings: 6.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month
Venue: Spin A Yarn shop, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Contact:
STICKLEPATH
Meetings: 2.00 - 4.00pm alternate Wednesdays (i.e. Wednesday 14th June onward, fortnightly)
Venue: Bert Stead Room, Sticklepath Village Hall (near Okehampton)
Contact: Sue Pritchard Tel: 01837 840613 / e-Mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 2.00 - 4.00pm alternate Wednesdays (i.e. Wednesday 14th June onward, fortnightly)
Venue: Bert Stead Room, Sticklepath Village Hall (near Okehampton)
Contact: Sue Pritchard Tel: 01837 840613 / e-Mail: [email protected]
TEDBURN ST MARY
Meetings: Anytime between 10.00am - 4.00pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month
Venue: Tedburn St Mary Football Club
Contact: Mary Mallett (01392 254676)
Meetings: Anytime between 10.00am - 4.00pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month
Venue: Tedburn St Mary Football Club
Contact: Mary Mallett (01392 254676)
TORBAY WOOL SPINNING GROUP
Meetings: 1.00 - 3.00pm every Tuesday
Venue: St Andrew's Church, Sands Road, Paignton
Contact: Tel: 07957930196 / e-Mail: [email protected]
Website: link
Meetings: 1.00 - 3.00pm every Tuesday
Venue: St Andrew's Church, Sands Road, Paignton
Contact: Tel: 07957930196 / e-Mail: [email protected]
Website: link
WELCOMBE SPINNERS
Meetings: 10.30am - 3.30pm every Monday
Venue: Meddon Village Hall, near Bideford
Contact: [email protected]
Website: Link
This well established group shares interests include spinning, weaving, natural and synthetic dyeing and feltmaking. They organise an interesting programme of visiting tutors, share their skills and exhibit and demonstrate locally.
Meetings: 10.30am - 3.30pm every Monday
Venue: Meddon Village Hall, near Bideford
Contact: [email protected]
Website: Link
This well established group shares interests include spinning, weaving, natural and synthetic dyeing and feltmaking. They organise an interesting programme of visiting tutors, share their skills and exhibit and demonstrate locally.
WEAVING
The Devon Weavers' Workshop meets at Ashprington, near Totnes and runs regular courses and workshops.
Weaving courses for beginners, as well as intermediate & experienced weavers, take place at the historic Coldharbour Mill at Uffculme, near Cullompton on Thursday & Fridays (in term time), with occasional workshops at Easter and in the summer. For more information, email the tutor; [email protected] or phone her on 07527 248178.
The Craft Works run a weekly 'Weaving for Beginners' course every Thursday, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon in St Andrews Church, Sands Road, Paignton. Telephone 07957930196 / e-mail: [email protected]
The Devon Adult & Community Learning service sometimes runs hand-weaving courses; for up-to-date information telephone MyDevon on 0845 1551014 or enter 'weaving' in the course finder of the Adult Learning section of the Devon County Council website.
The Devon Weavers' Workshop meets at Ashprington, near Totnes and runs regular courses and workshops.
Weaving courses for beginners, as well as intermediate & experienced weavers, take place at the historic Coldharbour Mill at Uffculme, near Cullompton on Thursday & Fridays (in term time), with occasional workshops at Easter and in the summer. For more information, email the tutor; [email protected] or phone her on 07527 248178.
The Craft Works run a weekly 'Weaving for Beginners' course every Thursday, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon in St Andrews Church, Sands Road, Paignton. Telephone 07957930196 / e-mail: [email protected]
The Devon Adult & Community Learning service sometimes runs hand-weaving courses; for up-to-date information telephone MyDevon on 0845 1551014 or enter 'weaving' in the course finder of the Adult Learning section of the Devon County Council website.
Other Guilds of Weavers Spinners & Dyers in Devon
Peter Tavy Guild - meets at Mary Tavy, near Tavistock. Website; www.petertavywsdguild.org.uk
South Hams Guild - meets at West Charleton, Kingsbridge. Website; southhamsspinners.wordpress.com/
For the contact details of these and all other Guilds of WSD in the UK, scroll down the list of Guilds on the website of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
Peter Tavy Guild - meets at Mary Tavy, near Tavistock. Website; www.petertavywsdguild.org.uk
South Hams Guild - meets at West Charleton, Kingsbridge. Website; southhamsspinners.wordpress.com/
For the contact details of these and all other Guilds of WSD in the UK, scroll down the list of Guilds on the website of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers