Members projects – Buckinghamshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

Encouraging the next Generation… Demonstration at Elangeni School, Amersham

Report by Maggie Brooks

Last Friday, 22^nd November 2019, six of us met at Elangeni School, Amersham to introduce some practical textiles into the curriculum for year 5. This is the sixth year Marjorie has done this at the … Continue reading

Many coloured Madder

Yvonne

One of the fun aspects of natural dyeing is taking one dye stuff and getting a range of colours from it. This is done by varying the mordant (that fixes the dye) and often the ph e.g. using acid/alkali … Continue reading

The Buckinghamshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers was founded in 1954 to promote, share and enjoy these three beautiful crafts. We are one of many Guilds to be found within the British Isles and are also affiliated to the National Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

If you have an interest in spinning, weaving and dyeing and/or would like to know more about the guild's activities, please don’t hesitate to contact the Guild Secretary - secretary@buckswsd.org.uk

Our meetings are generally on the 3rd Sunday of the month and held at Haddenham Village Hall.

Questions? Contact info@buckswsd.org.uk