Living Heritage in the UK
Led by Gillian Laurence and Maureen Wheeler. The UK has signed up to 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and is creating an inventory. How can…
Convention 2026 time slots
Ideas around Convention 2028
Led by Sarah Whitelaw and Angharad Thomas. 2028 will be the 50th anniversary of the Guild - what can we do to celebrate?
‘Experimenting with Irish Crochet techniques’ with Maureen Wheeler
Leader: Maureen Wheeler
Craft: Crochet
Experience: Knowledge of basic crochet stitches
Summary: An opportunity to find out more about Irish Crochet techniques with or without using a padded cord. Make a motif of a flower, scroll, shamrock or rose.
Photo credit: Steve Foreman
‘Stranded knitting’ with Steve Foreman
Leader: Steve Foreman
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Confident Beginner
Summary: By the end of this workshop you will know what stranded knitting is, when it is an appropriate method to use, how to read a chart for colour knitting, and how to knit an object using stranded knitting. We will cover knitting with more than one colour, choice of colour, colour dominance, managing floats, and making increases and decreases.
Photo credit: Margaret Callaghan
‘Entrelac knitting’ with Margaret Callaghan
Leader: Margaret Callaghan
Craft: Hand Knitting
Experience: Suitable for all abilities
Summary: Learn the interesting entrelac technique and make a small pouch.
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
Convention 2026 – book your place
Convention is now fully booked. We have a waiting list. You will be added to the list if you book now. The best way to book your place is to…
Photo credit: Kelly Ferguson
‘Mosaic crochet’ with Kelly Ferguson
Leader: Kelly Ferguson
Craft: Crochet, Machine Knitting
Experience: Basic crochet skills
Summary: Mosaic crochet is a technique that uses two or more colours of yarn to create intricate colorwork patterns. We will be learning the overlay technique which involves working on the front only and changing colours every row creating a textured look.
Image credit; Moorit Magazine
Keynote: ‘Making “Moorit” – behind the scenes of a crochet magazine’ by Alyson Chu
Speaker Alyson Chu
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: Join publisher and founder of Moorit, Alyson Chu, in a behind the scenes look at what goes into making a crochet magazine.
Photo credit: Pat Banyard-Smith
‘Triangular bandana with integral icord edging’ with Pat Banyard Smith
Leader: Pat Banyard Smith
Craft: Machine Knitting
Experience: Confident beginner
Summary: Use your oddments to make an on-trend bandana for yourself, friends and family or even your dog!
Keynote: ‘The Healing Power of Knitting’ by Dr Mia Hobbs & Dr Paula Redmond
Speakers: Dr Mia Hobbs & Dr Paula Redmond
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: We will use our psychological expertise to provide an exploration into the science behind how and why knitting benefits our mental health. We will introduce the Creative Restoration model which summarises the main themes arising from research.
