Welcome to the Kent Guild of
Spinners Dyers and Weavers
Exploring fibre crafts old and new
About
A Bit of Background
The Kent Guild of Spinners Dyers and Weavers is a friendly bunch of creators of all things fibre. Spinners, weavers and dyers of all ages and abilities, together with knitters, crochet-makers, felters, and much more.
We meet on the last Saturday of every month save December, from 10:30 till 3.
See our programme for more information.
Wreath by Annie
Activities
Kent Guild of Spinners Dyers and Weavers is a very busy group of creators who are there for each other, and for anyone interested in creative fibre crafts. Although we focus on the traditional spinning, weaving and dyeing, we've had talks, demos and courses which included making clay buttons, needlefelting, and information on the Bayeux Tapestry. We've had representatives from suppliers, and lots of shows of our own creations - wearable, hangable and otherwise.
Show and Tell
This is usually at the beginning of the year and is a great chance to see what our colleagues are doing, and find out a little more of how things are, or could be, done.
OPEN DAY has gone VIRTUAL
Traditionally in July, our Open Day is a great time to find out what we are about. Come in, chat with the makers, buy from the stalls, take part in the raffle, and ask us lots of questions. We hope you will ultimately join us, but we are very happy to see folk who are just curious about what we do. Next year, hopefully.
In the meantime, do take a look at our new Gallery.
Swans by Danny
Monthly Meeting Programme 2020
Outline of the year's programme
January 25
Saturday Members' Meeting
Morning: Weavers' group
Afternoon: Show and Tell
February 29
Saturday Members' Meeting
All day: Mini workshops including Spinning Funky Yarn, Weaving on a card to make a bag, and more
March 28
Saturday Members' Meeting VIA ZOOM
Standing wool rugs with Rosemary Stow - NEXT YEAR
April 25
Saturday Members' Meeting via ZOOM
10.20am Login to Zoom & chat.
10.30am Business and notices
11am Videos of the month - suggestions welcomed. Note: Independent watching (not on Zoom)
11.20am Log back in for part II, discussion on topic, tips, show and tell, etc.
12noon End of meeting.
May 30
Saturday Members' Meeting via ZOOM
10.20am Login to Zoom & chat.
10.30am Business and notices
11am Videos of the month - suggestions welcomed. Note: Independent watching (not on Zoom)
11.20am Log back in for part II, discussion on topic, tips, show and tell, etc.
12noon End of meeting.
June 27
Saturday Members' Meeting
10.20am Login to Zoom & chat.
10.30am Business and notices
11am WE HAVE A SPEAKER!
Rachel Rodwell of Dandelion Time is joining us via Zoom. Thanks, Rachel! She will be talking aboutthe therapeutic effects of fibre crafts in relation to victims of abuse.
12noon End of meeting.
July 25
VIRTUAL OPEN DAY (in planning)
PHYSICAL OPEN DAY CANCELLED
Online activity -
10.20am Login to Zoom & chat.
10.30am Business and notices
No need to logout now! We have a Pro Zoom account.
11 am Show and Tell.
12noon End of meeting / LUNCH break.
1.30 We may return!
ANY TIME - SEE OUR NEW GALLERY
August 29
Saturday Members' Meeting and Picnic
The Guild's BIG PICNIC - bring n eat it lunch! Covid prevention rules in force.
Not so much a 'déjeuner sur l'herbe' as 'sur tarmac'. Socially-distanced, naturally. Please see the new Events Gallery.
September 26
Saturday Members' Meeting via ZOOM
‘The Accidental Weaver’ a talk by Fay Hankins via Zoom. Programme details later.
Fay was highly recommended by Sue Petrie, one time Kent Guild member, now of the East Sussex Guild.
October 31
(Normally Vic Edwards Day)
Morning: Zoom meeting
10:20 Chat and business.
11am From Goat to Garment
Jane-Ann Rogers presenting on crafting with mohair
November 28
Saturday Members' Meeting
Fashion show with bring n share (contribution) lunch.
Note: No meeting in December
"In the tapestry of life, we're all connected. Each one of us is a gift to those around us helping each other be who we are, weaving a perfect picture together."
Anita Moorjani
Weaving by Carole Leonard. A piece depicting the beauty of nature marred by our throwaway activities. The Beach
Kent Guild of Spinners Dyers and Weavers
Challock Village Hall, Blind Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent
