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- Classes and workshops: Hand knitting, Machine knitting, Crochet
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Collection Open Day – 8 March 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.This is an Open Day and the Collections Team will have a […]
Bill King at Long Buckby Machine Knitters – 10 March 2025
Long Buckby Community Centre 41 Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, United KingdomBill King will be showing machine knitting skills including:In addition to Bill's demonstrations there will also be taster sessions on:Time table for the day11:00-11:15 - Registration11:15-12:45 - Taster sessions12:45-13:15 - Lunch (bring your own lunch) and bring & buy stall13:15-13:45 - Fashion Show - bring yours to "show and tell"14:00 - Bill King.Please let the […]
The Bath Luxury Retreat – 10 -14 March 2025
Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, United KingdomAn exclusive, luxury retreat set in the heart of the historic city of Bath, celebrating the beauty of the British Fibre Industry.Room Options: Classic, Suite, Master SuitePrice includes* room for 4 nights at the iconic 5 star Royal Crescent Hotel, breakfast each morning, 2 lunches, 3 dinners including wine, use of the spa, a private […]
Collection Open Day – 18 March 2025
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThis is a Heritage Fund Open Day.Come 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.Note on accessibility. Our Collection is […]
Rowan Connect Weekend – 21-23 March 2025
Join Rowan Connect's virtual event for some fantastic creative inspiration! When you register, you get access to a range of complimentary sessions including talks and interviews featuring Rowan Designers and other industry experts.
The Woolly Good Gathering – 4-5 April 2025
Central Hall 2 W Tollcross, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomEdinburgh is the city of festivals, but since 2019 it’s been missing an important one: a yarn festival! We’re bringing a new event to Scotland’s capital to celebrate knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and fibre lovers with a festival of crafts, workshops, talks, food, music and good company. Our team is dedicated to building an event with […]
The Sodbury Yarn Over – 12-13 April 2025
Chipping Sodbury Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomJo from The Wool Cellar and Deb’s the Fibre Faery from Crafty Cat Knitty Bits will be hosting Chipping Sodbury’s wool festival, and we’d love you to come and exhibit your yarn related goodies!Chipping Sodbury is historically a wool town, so it will be great to get wool and sheep back to the high street!The festival will be held across the […]
Buxton Wool Gathering – 17-18 May 2025
Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, United KingdomBuxton Wool Gathering is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, held in the gateway to the Peak District.Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
The Big Flock – 17-18 May 2025
Big Flock 2025 is taking place in BristolThe Big Flock is a curated yarn festival, aiming to celebrate diverse makers and designers of high-quality yarn, garments and accessories.We want to create a warm, welcoming and accessible space for anyone to enjoy yarn and time spent together with others from our creative community. It takes place in […]
Rowan Connect Weekend – 30 May – 1 June 2025
Join us online at ROWAN CONNECT for interesting interviews and hands-on activities to inspire you, all from the coziness of your home.
The Great British Fibre Festival – 7-8 June 2025
Coldharbour Mill Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, United KingdomThe Great British Fibre Festival, which will take place in June 2025 is a farm to fashion show.As the Fibre Quest venture divides and multiplies you will see The Great British Fibre Festival at Coldharbour Mill at Uffculme in Devon on June 7th & 8th. This is to make sure we can welcome more wool […]
Darlington Wool Fair – 8 June 2025
Darlington Wool Fair will be a day of traders, crafts, and activities - all relating to wool.Activities will be focussed on the town centre of Darlington.
