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Soft Power: lives told through textile art. 16 May – 10 Aug 2025
Royal West of England Academy Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, United KingdomThis exhibition celebrates the skill and craftsmanship of textile artists with a series of spectacular and intimate works that tell stories about our lives and connect people across time and place. The exhibition is curated by internationally-renowned textile art pioneer, Professor Alice Kettle, with curator of international textiles Professor Lesley Millar MBE. Exhibiting contemporary artistsAnurita Chandola, […]
Our Collection at Colne Valley Museum – 17 May – 29 June 2025
Colne Valley Museum Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4PY, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Collection Team is holding an exhibition at Colne Valley Museum on Saturdays and Sundays from 17th May to 29th June 2025 between 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs. Entry to the exhibition is free but there is a £5 entry fee to the museum. The museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in […]
Cumbrian Wool Gathering – 21-22 June 2025
J36 Rural Auction Centre Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre, knitting, and crochet, on the edge of the Lake District. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, or good old knitting, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around. Opening hours by day Saturday 10.00am – […]
Northern Regional Day – 28 June 2025
The Watershed 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, YorkshireWe are delighted to announce that the branches of the North of England are organising their first "Northern Regional Day" on Saturday 28th June 2025. It will be hosted by the Huddersfield branch. Note: places are limited. At the Regional Day you will experience Keynote We are delighted that our keynote speaker will be Kandy […]
Stitch Fest by the Sea – 5-6 July 2025
Winter Gardens Pavilion 2, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Sommerset, United KingdomJoin the Stitch Fest team for their new summer yarn show by the sea. Expect a wonderful selection of premium exhibitors, workshops and demos wrapped up in one fabulous show in the iconic Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-Super-Mare.
Oxford Regional Day – 5 July 2025
St Anne's College Woodstock Road, Oxford, United KingdomThe Oxford Regional Day is on Saturday 5 July at St Anne's College. We have two excellent keynote speakers, Dr Barbara Smith (the Guild's Publications Curator) and designer Mary Henderson, plus a super choice of workshops. Make a weekend of it and join our optional free programme on the morning of Sunday 6 July, focusing […]
Collection Open Day – 12 July 2025
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomCome and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.
Summer Wool Festival – 26-27 July 2025
Redborne Upper School Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA very warm welcome to Summer Wool Festival - an exciting festival of yarn, fibre, accessories, patterns, kits and a whole lot more.
The Longest Yarn 2 – 2 Aug-31 Aug 2025
Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomKnitted War Scenes from the Longest Yarn 2 will be on Display at Chiltern Open Air Museum this Summer A wool art exhibition featuring knitted scenes of wartime Britain will be unveiled at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, in August. The Britain at War exhibition – The Longest Yarn 2, will feature 61 […]
North East Wool Show – 9-10 August 2025
Newcastle Race Course High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomA very warm welcome to NORTH EAST WOOL SHOW - an exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.
Southern Wool Show – 30-31 August 2025
Newbury Racecourse Newbury, United KingdomThe Southern Wool Show will again be held at Newbury Racecourse. As well as loads of wonderful stands selling a wide range of products, there will be a great set of Workshops and free demonstrations allowing people to share their passion and skills for woolly arts and crafts. Knitters and crocheters will be in seventh […]
Convention 2025 – 5-7 September 2025
High Leigh Conference Centre Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSave the date Convention 2025 will be held from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 at the High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG. Save the date and join us for a weekend of keynote talks, workshops and sociable crafting. This exclusive weekend is available to Guild members only.
