Spinning a Yarn – Talk and demonstration
Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, United KingdomA brief history of spinning, demonstration of spinning on a wheel and a chance to have a go at spinning with a spindle. Drop spindle and fibre Members of the Bucks WSD Guild will be speaking about and demonstrating spinning at the Chorleywood WI monthly meeting on 1st March 2022. Come along to Chorleywood Library in … Continue reading "Spinning a Yarn – Talk and demonstration"
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"
Harris Tweed – November 2022 meeting
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksHarris Tweed, the only cloth protected by an Act of Parliament Guild member Fiona Cummings talked to us about Harris Tweed at our November meeting. See https://buckswsd.org.uk/events/harris-tweed-an-island-and-a-passion/ There was also the usual social crafting in the morning.
Christmas meeting – 11th December 2022
Haddenham Village Hall Banks Park, Haddenham, BucksMeet a week early to celebrate Christmas with the Guild and take part in craft activities. Plus seasonal sweet treats and social crafting -bring along your latest project to show off or to ask advice. Watch this space for further details or sign up to the newsletter to make sure you get the latest news. Regular … Continue reading "Christmas meeting – 11th December 2022"