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Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt – 28 Sept 2024 – 4 May 2025
Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt – 28 Sept 2024 – 4 May 2025
Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt is a temporary exhibition at the Oriental Museum, Durham University.Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate […]
Drawing On Your Knitting With Cables – 6 Jan to 24 Feb 2025
This is a weekly online (Zoom) workshop.To kick off the new year The Loom Shed will be joining knitwear designer, Emma Vining to explore drawing on your knitting with cable stitches. Together we’ll knit a Little Leaf Cable Cowl over four one-hour zoom sessions, learning the techniques to customise the cowl pattern with texture, twisted stitches and […]
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Collection Open Day – 8 March 2025
Collection Open Day – 8 March 2025
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.This is an Open Day and the Collections Team will have a […]
Linen ancient and modern – 8 March 2025
Linen ancient and modern – 8 March 2025
Linen ancient and modern – a talk by Ann and Simon Cooper of Flaxland (based in Stroud).Bath Branch has a treat in store as they host Flaxland to tellyou all about what they do: they are ‘fibre flax and linseed growers from seed to cloth’.They will bring along samples of their work including knitted items […]
2 events,
Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival – 9 March 2025
Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival – 9 March 2025
Welcome 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 […]
3 events,
The Bath Luxury Retreat – 10 -14 March 2025
An 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 […]
Bill King at Long Buckby Machine Knitters – 10 March 2025
Bill King at Long Buckby Machine Knitters – 10 March 2025
Bill 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 […]
2 events,
East Anglia Yarn Show – 15-16 March 2025
Join in with East Anglia's premier fibre festiva.Exhibitors, Classes, MakeAlong, Big Stitch Night, Podcasters.The Big Stitch Night is being held at Bawburgh Golf Club. Raffle takings and £1 of each The Big Stitch Night ticket are donated to charity.
2 events,
Collection Open Day – 18 March 2025
Collection Open Day – 18 March 2025
This 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 […]
2 events,
The Stitch Festival – 20-23 March 2025
The Stitch Festival is in London and covers contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitch.
3 events,
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.
2 events,
The Woolly Good Gathering – 4-5 April 2025
Edinburgh 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 […]
