Edinburgh Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

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Programme

Unless otherwise stated, meetings are from 10.30 to 15.30 in the Centenary Room, Craiglockhart Church Hall, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh, EH14 1HS

21 Sep 2024 DE-STASH. Reduce and/or change your stash. Bring items to give away or swap. Normal workday as well.
19 Oct 2024 TALK. Textile Conservation: Caring for Historic Objects with Isabella Rossi. Normal workday as well.
16 Nov 2024 WORKSHOP. Braiding with Jan Beadle. 11am - 3pm with a break for lunch; fee £13. Full with a waiting list. If there are enough people on the waiting list, the workshop might be repeated at a later date. To join the waiting list email: edinburghguildwsd then @ then gmail.com
21 Dec 2024 FUN SOCIAL MEETING. Normal spinning/weaving/dying/other fibre craft activities continue, and in addition for those who would like to take part, the following will take place throughout the day: Secret Santa; Decoration contest; Pot Luck lunch from 1pm.
18 Jan 2025 SPINNING THE BLUES AWAY.
15 Feb 2025 WORKSHOP.
15 Mar 2025 TALK.
19 Apr 2025 NO SPECIFIC THEME.
17 May 2025 WORKSHOP.
21 Jun 2025 AGM.
19 Jul 2025 SUMMER VISIT.
16 Aug 2025 BROUGHTON GATHERING. 10:00-16:00 in Broughton Village Hall, ML12 6HQ, near Biggar. Annual social get-together with neighbouring guilds and friends. Suppliers, sales table, exhibits and Chrissie Ann competition. Home baking and raffle prizes appreciated. SUPPLIERS: To be announced. Fleeces for sale. Entry £4 includes refreshments.

Workshops are optional, and are subject to charge to cover the costs of materials and/or the tutor.

Spaces are limited: you must book in advance for workshops.

On days with workshops, members not taking part still meet for a general craft-and-socialise.

Talks are open to everyone, and are financed from Guild funds.

The programme may change. Any changes will be updated on this page and announced in the monthly newsletter and at Guild meetings.

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