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Learn to knit a fisherman’s gansey – 2 Nov 2023 – 21 Mar 2024
Sheringham Museum Sheringham Museum at the Mo, Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham, Norfolk, United KingdomSheringham Museum and the East Anglia Gansey Group in conjunction with Rita Taylor, knitwear designer and author, present: Learn to Knit a Fisherman's Gansey course.
Lessons fortnightly from 2 November 2023 to 21 March 2024.
Stitch Field – 14 Feb – 9 June 2024
The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College 120W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont, California, United StatesOur rapidly changing climates and expanding populations have challenged the pre-existing structures in place for meeting the demand for food and water. One solution, hydroponic farming systems, allows for accelerated agricultural production within compact urban centers, but these self-enclosed systems separate us from the land. Stitch Field offers an alternative to the plastic-filled warehouses of plants associated […]
The Creative Craft Show – Birmingham – 14-17 March 224
NEC NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Creative Craft Show, Sewing For Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery invite you to celebrate inclusion with us this Spring!We’re coming together to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our creative community and give a voice to all through artistic expression; regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, or ability, everyone is welcome here.So, visit a show […]
Scottish Wool Producers Showcase – 23 March 2024
Dewars Centre, Perth Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, United KingdomA companion event to The Scottish Yarn Festival, the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase shines a spotlight on yarns with a distinctly Scottish origin and their makers. Featuring a boutique marketplace celebrating Scotland’s single farm yarns, shepherds, mills, and more, as well as inspiring presentations.
Yarn Sale – 6 April 2024
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Guild's Collections Team in conjunction with the Leeds branch are hosting a yarn sale on Saturday 6 April 2024!We have the opportunity to sell stash from two former members - there are some amazing one-offs here - everything from indie dyed to chunky acrylic! Something for everyone!Proceeds will be donated to support the upkeep […]
European Wool Day 2024 – 7-9 April 2024
"The New Routes of Wool towards a Sustainable Future"The 4th European Wool Day will be broadcasted via the Internet in the afternoon on 9th April 2024 from 3pm CEST. Local programmes will be running from the 7th April to the 9th April 2024 so you are more than welcome to come along in person and enjoy […]
The Great British Yarn Crawl – April – June 2024
The Great British Yarn Crawl is back.This year it runs from Saturday 13 April to Sunday 30 June.For anyone who loves visiting a yarn shop, it couldn’t be easier to take part. A real treat and a great excuse for a yarnie road trip.You’ll be able to pick up a free Yarn Crawl card from any […]
