Guild Events
Christmas Meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksIndulge in some Christmas crafts. Visitors welcome £5.00 on the door.
Alison’s Adventures in Knitting
OnlineAlison Jolley will be speaking on the topic “Alison’s Adventures in Knitting in 25 objects: My random collection and its place in the history of modern(ish) home knitting.” Due to the current high levels of Covid-19 cases in the area, the meeting will be on Zoom, from 2-4pm approx. Find the link in the members’ newsletter, … Continue reading "Alison’s Adventures in Knitting"
Ethical textiles talk and AGM – February 2022 Meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksUPDATE: Karen Adams from KAIA Clothing will be speaking about the environmental impact of our textiles and how to make informed decisions about what we buy and make. https://buckswsd.org.uk/uncategorized/sustainability-matters/ Members’ spinning in progress at the Nov meeting.
Spring Activities – March 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksTake part in some seasonal spring themed activities at our March meeting (we won’t be meeting in April because it clashes with Easter Sunday). Bring your competition entries for judging. Watch this space for further details or sign up to the newsletter to make sure you get the latest update. 11.00 - 12:30 Activities and … Continue reading "Spring Activities – March 2022 meeting"
Nature’s Rainbow – May 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksSusan Dye from Nature’s Rainbow will be giving a talk on growing plants for natural dyeing at our May meeting. See below for further details. Also the summer competition will be launched and there’ll be social crafting in the morning. Bring along your latest project to show off or to ask advice. Regular Features: Bring … Continue reading "Nature’s Rainbow – May 2022 meeting"
Flax Spinning – June 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksHave a go at spinning flax, details below. Plus social crafting - bring along your latest project to show off or to ask advice. Regular Features: Show and Tell – bring something you have recently finished or are still working on to share your progress. Sales Table – You are invited to bring craft related … Continue reading "Flax Spinning – June 2022 meeting"
Garden Party – July 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksAnnual guild garden party. Join your fellow guild members in a member’s garden to craft, chat and eat cake in the sunshine. Fingers crossed! The address will be sent to round to members via email, along with details of what to food to bring and share. So make sure we have your current email address. … Continue reading "Garden Party – July 2022 meeting"
Guild visit to Snowshill Manor – August 2022
Snowshill Manor National Trust Snowshill Manor & Garden, Snowshill Broadway, United KingdomJoin us on our summer outing to the unique National Trust property of Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds. This was the home of eccentric collector Charles Wade. Entry to the manor is by pre-booked, timed ticket. So let a committee member know if you’d like to be added to the list. Guild members and guests … Continue reading "Guild visit to Snowshill Manor – August 2022"
Endings and Beginnings – September 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksProject preparation and WIP (work in progress) wrangling. Do you have an idea for a new project but need some practical help to get started? What can you do with all that spun yarn/ dyed fibre / woven fabric you’ve produced? Perhaps you need some encouragement to finish a project! September is the month to … Continue reading "Endings and Beginnings – September 2022 meeting"
Dyeing workshop – October 2022 meeting
Mordanted yarn all ready to be dyed Debbie Tomkies from DT Craft & Design will be running a dyeing workshop using natural dye extracts at our October meeting. Cost is £40 for members of the Bucks Guild of WSD, £60 for non members, booking required in advance. Please note that you will need to mordant your protein-based … Continue reading "Dyeing workshop – October 2022 meeting"