You can use these links to view events by:
- UK Region: South East, London, South West, East, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, Yorkshire & Humberside, North West, North East, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Online, Europe, Rest of world
- Event type: Collection Open Day, Conference, Exhibition, Show, Talk, Visit
- Event Organiser: Guild, Guild Branch
- Classes and workshops: Hand knitting, Machine knitting, Crochet
Organisers offering discounts to Guild members (click on an image to go the the page with details of the offer)
Please check for the latest information with the organiser of the event.
- This event has passed.
Blaise Wool Festival – 4 February 2024
4 February @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join in this annual celebration of BISHOP BLAISE, the Patron Saint of Woolcombers, and Bradford’s proud woolly history.
It’s a great Wooltastic day out for the whole family!
ENTERTAINMENT
The day will include;
- Live performances include Hall Royd Brass Band and Bradford Voices Choir.
- Exhibition and demonstrations from the Bradford Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. Try your hand!
- Bishop Blaise himself will be telling the story of how thousands used to celebrate this day in February.
- Fantastic permanent displays.
- As well as market stalls, and food and hot drinks vans!
As part of the festival, there cwill be 3 X felting workshop sessions with artist Naseem Derby. The sessions will run at 11:30, 12:30 and 14:00.
The first 2 sessions are pre-bookable online via Eventbrite, and the 3rd session will be bookable in person at reception on the day. There are 16 spaces available for each session.
The links for the 2 pre-bookable sessions here:
Morning session – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blaise-festival-felt-making-beginners-workshop-morning-session-tickets-796033877757
Lunchtime session – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blaise-festival-felt-making-beginners-workshop-lunchtime-session-tickets-796041811487
