November workshop and afternoon meeting

By Chris -
On 18th November we will welcome Katie Weston, of Hilltop Cloud as leader of an all-day dyeing workshop. Ten guild members are keenly anticipating several intensive hours learning about acid dyeing of wool. From what Katie has told us already it will be a really exciting educational experience.

All workshop attendees will have had an email from Chris P telling them how to prepare and what is in store. If you have any queries contact Chris please.

For those not participating in Katie's workshop the guild meeting starts at 12.30 in the New Room. Ann and Sue W will be helping you get weaving, and available as guides if you are trying new things with weaving (whether using rigid heddle, inkle loom, peg loom or other). On the spinning front Jane Lucas will be helping new spinners to improve and is happy to answer spinning questions.

For both activities please bring along what you have done so far if you need any help, advice or an appreciative audience. This is a great opportunity to start from scratch and learn a new craft or try new (to you) equipment! If you are not sure what materials you should bring, contact Ann for advice on wsdstratford@gmail.com.

Katie will also have copies
of her new book with her.
Remember that we have various looms and wheels available to members for loan, if you would like to try things out at home. The colourful weaving above was Jo's first try at weaving coloured cotton cloth on a rigid heddle loom. Dazzling isn't it?



As usual if you want to come along and do your own thing then please feel free to do so.