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South West England
Pop-up exhibition and crafting for World Wide Knit in Public Day – alongside Fringe Arts Bath – 8 June 2024
Outside Newark Works (near Mokoko Cafe) 2 Foundry Lane, Bath, United KingdomBath Branch's theme for visitors is ‘learn to knit or crochet, and watch the skills in action’.
As part of the Bath Fringe Festival, we will be at the Newark Works to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP).
seam collective: A Visible Thread – 20 July – 31 August 2024
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom15 artists from the contemporary textile collective, seam, explore the visibility and invisibility of thread. The culmination of this touring exhibition.Visitors will be able to see how the exhibition and individual work has developed, as some of the artists have taken the opportunity to respond, research and develop more work around the theme of A Visible THREAD […]
Bath Branch – Project Clinic – 10 August 2024
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomLike July, we’ll use this session as a chance to recap on what we’ve been learning.Bring your problem project or a technique you’re struggling with, to see if someone else can help you solve it.Price: £5 (pay on the day in cash only, and please try to bring correct cash)
Stitch Journey – 14 September 2024
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomIn August Bath Branch launched their Stitch Journey project. It will take them through a year and via the rainbow and will add to their members' skills. And their members will end up with a thing of beauty!They’re calling it the Stitch Journey, because they hope it will be an exploration where you can:Sue Munro […]
Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival – 15 September 2024
The Pavilion Centre Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall, United KingdomWelcome to Kernow Yarn And Fibre Festival!A one-day event in Cornwall showcasing the best of hand-dyed, hand-crafted and sustainable yarns, fibres and related products, all in an exciting market-style show with a vibrant festival feel.Come and celebrate your favourite yarn and fibre crafts while supporting small, local producers and artisans.Take the opportunity to see a […]
The Creative Craft Show – Exeter – 26-28 September 2024
Westpoint Centre Exeter Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, United KingdomJoin the Creative Craft Show team in Exeter for some cosy crafting as we pack Westpoint full of exciting workshops, impressive features & fascinating demonstrations from industry leaders PLUS all your favourite exhibitors ready to assist and advise as you shop ‘til you drop. This is the place to be for all very latest supplies, […]
Shaping Knitting with Alison Ellen – 5 October 2024
The Loom Shed Sutton Barton, Cullompton, Devon, United KingdomDiscover the art of using stitches to shape your own knitting with knitwear designer and author Alison Ellen. Alison’s workshop focuses on transforming garments by manipulating stitches, offering a fresh perspective on knitting beyond traditional patterns.You'll start with exercises exploring stitch variations and knitting directions to create seamless designs. Suitable for all skill levels, from […]
3 Bags Full Wool Market – 5 October 2024
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street,, Liskeard, Cornwall, United KingdomFull of fabulous stalls and demonstrations with relaxing live music. Delicious food from the Cornish Days café. Yarn and stuff swap - destash and find new treasures.Supporting the Liskeard Foodbank and Cornish Mind.
Fernhill Fibre: a local wool business – with Jill Hunter – 12 October 2024.
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomBath Branch is delighted that Jen from Fernhill Farm will be coming to talk to them about all things woolly! The farm is based at Compton Martin, raises sheep and produces both yarn and finished products. Fernhill is a verified regenerative eco farm and has commercial flocks of approximately 3,000 Romney Shetland sheep. Find out […]
Autumn leaves workshop with Catherine Henly – 9 Nov 2024
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomCatherine Henly will be running a workshop for the Bath Branch: Autumn Leaves - knit short rows and i-cords.The leaves are made in cotton, and can be strung together to make decorative bunting.What you will needYou will need to knowYou will need to know how to cast on and knit in garter stitch.What you will […]
SW Branches tour of Coldharbour Mill – 26 Nov 2024
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Devon, United KingdomThe southwest branches of the Knitting & Crochet Guild have arranged a joint trip to visit Coldharbour Mill on Tuesday 26 November.Coldharbour Mill is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. Originally owned by world-renowned textile producers Fox Brothers, the mill took fleece from all over […]
Bath Branch Craft and Chat – 14 Dec 2024
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomBath Branch members will cosy up with a warm drink and their projects before Christmas.
