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Learn to knit a fisherman’s gansey – 2 Nov 2023 – 21 Mar 2024
Sheringham 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.
The Loom Shed x Emma Vining: Behind The Pattern Workshops and KAL 2024 – 15 Jan – 4 March
Join Liz and Louise of The Loom Shed to knit designer Emma Vining’s new Ridge and Furrow Shawl and discover the design processes behind the pattern. The Ridge and Furrow Shawl has been designed in collaboration with Diana Bird of Chilton Grounds Farm and is knitted with Diana’s very special Wensleydale lambswool yarn. Over four […]
Knitting of the British Isles: A Hands-On History – 7 Feb – 13 Mar 2024
Wednesdays 7 February to 13 March 2024 in the Creative Studio at the V&A South Kensington. Overview While the origins of knitting are unclear, we know it has been practised in many different parts of the world, over many centuries, producing objects of great beauty as well as items fulfilling practical needs. Over six weeks […]
Stitch Field – 14 Feb – 9 June 2024
Our 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 […]
4 events,
The Creative Craft Show & The Scottish Quilting Show 7-9 March 2024
The Creative Craft Show & The Scottish Quilting Show invite you to celebrate inclusion with us this Spring! They'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 […]
5 events,
Stitchtopia Festival – 8-10 Mar 2024
By far the most popular event in Arena Craft programme, Stitchtopia Festival is back! This is the ultimate weekend residential event for all knitters, crocheters, quilters and textile lovers. Eight of our experts will be offering workshops across the weekend and the fun continues after dinner with optional evening entertainment.
9 events,
The East Anglia Yarn Fest – 9-10 March 2024
Bringing together a wonderful mix of businesses both local and from further afield. Our third show will take place 9th and 10th March 2024 at the Norfolk Showground Arena. East Anglia Yarn Festival has been a dream of organiser Laura’s for as long as she has known that fibre festivals were a thing! East Anglia […]
Spectrum Yarns Sale – 9 March 2024
Spectrum Yarns Sale – 9 March 2024
Spectrum Yarns Ltd is a family run worsted spinning textile mill in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. They manufacture yarn for many end uses and also manufacture for their own knitwear brands Glenbrae and Slaith and have a hand knitting brand, Stylecraft. This Mill Sale offers many yarn bargains. There will be a special half-hour from 9.30am […]
Cancelled – Collection Open Day – 9 March 2024
Cancelled – Collection Open Day – 9 March 2024
The Collections Team regrets that they have had to cancel this Open Day. They will announce future dates in due course. They will, however, be organising a yarn sale on 6 April.
Crochet Basics with Anna (Bath Branch) – 9 March 2024
Crochet Basics with Anna (Bath Branch) – 9 March 2024
We hope you’ll like this opportunity to start from the absolute basics – or to refresh and revise. Anna will lead us through the basic crochet stitches and techniques. Once you have mastered these, you will be able to tackle most projects that take your fancy. This is a chance to get your basic skills […]
3 events,
The Creative Craft Show – Birmingham – 14-17 March 224
The 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 […]
3 events,
The Stitch Festival – 21-24 March 2024
The Stitch Festival is in London and covers contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitch.
3 events,
Scottish Wool Producers Showcase – 23 March 2024
Scottish Wool Producers Showcase – 23 March 2024
A 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.
