Explore our meetings
Join the Gloucestershire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers for inspiring workshops and engaging talks. Discover the magic of hand weaving, dyeing, and spinning in a supportive and creative environment, perfect for everyone from beginners to experienced crafters.
What to expect at our meetings
Social Spinning / Weaving events
A friendly, collaborative session where members bring along their current projects—or something new they’d like to begin—and work in a relaxed, social setting. It’s a chance to make progress on individual pieces while enjoying company, conversation, and, when needed, guidance or practical help from fellow members.
Guild Day events typically bring together two or three of these elements:
- A presentation – for example, a talk focusing on a particular aspect of hand weaving, dyeing, spinning, or a related craft.
- Social spinning / weaving – time for members to work on their projects in a relaxed, communal setting.
- A practical workshop – introducing a new skill, technique, or process for members to try.
Dyeing workshop events
A focused, hands‑on session exploring a particular area of dyeing, using both commercial and natural dyes. Each workshop is tailored to a specific technique or theme, and because dyeing involves specialist materials, equipment, and careful handling, places are limited to ensure a safe, well‑supervised environment.
Demonstration events
Across the year, the Guild gives demonstrations throughout Gloucestershire to showcase spinning, hand weaving, and dyeing. These events offer a welcoming chance to see the crafts in action, learn more about what we do, and chat with members who are happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm.
Future meeting & workshop to look forward to
Make a Coaster with Braid - Saturday 17TH October 1926 Workshop
Annie will demonstrate one way of using up some of that braid that you have in your stash.
You will need to bring 2 x 32” lengths of braid ideally in contrasting colours and some basic sewing equipment and scissors.
See July newsletter for more information.