Events

Textiles Tell Stories: a talk by Claire Blackburn Claire, a Guild member and professional textile artist, will give a short talk about her work and practice, with particular reference to her use of textiles to record stories and...

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving - Have-a-Go Day with Jill Carey Fun and Freedom Using basic small frames we will explore the main techniques of tapestry weaving.  Then we can look at ideas for simple designs and the fun...

Needle Felted Landscapes with Catharine Smith Suitable for beginner to expert.  Learn the techniques for this easy to master craft and create a stunning picture of a landscape or seascape. Led by artist Cath Smith of Hedgehog &...

Andean Sling Braids - a talk by Rodrick Owen Rod Owen will be returning to us this month to share his passion for Japanese and Peruvian textiles.  Rod is an absolute expert in this field, having published a...

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Have-a-go Day. Please note that this meeting will be at Beckley Village Hall.

Board of Trade Design Register - Dr Dinah Eastop The Board of Trade Design Register is a huge collection of nearly 3 million designs and their registration records, dating 1839-1991. Dr Dinah Eastop has a background in textile conservation...

Beautiful Cloth – Saori Weaving with Amanda Edney. Amanda will be starting her talk at 11am. SAORI weaving is weaving with no rules or restrictions. Weavers express themselves with complete freedom and creativity. SAORI weaving is about self-expression rather...

Beautiful Cloth - Saori Weaving Workshop with Amanda Edney. BOOKING REQUIRED. Please note: this workshop is taking place at Forest Hill Village Hall.

AGM and display of members' work. The AGM will begin at 11.30am.

Creative Weaving and embellishment Workshop (members lead).