Stratford-upon-Avon Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers

In January, we kicked off the year with our Annual General Meeting, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the Guild. With the appointment of our new chairman, Topsy, and several new committee members, we’re already feeling the energy of fresh ideas and enthusiasm that will guide us into 2025 and beyond. In February, we were fortunate to have Fr. Andrew Johnson give a fascinating talk on Ecclesiastical Textiles. His insights into the use of fabric, tapestries, and cloth in churches were truly enlightening, shedding light on the cultural impact of textiles throughout history. Fr. Johnson also shared some valuable tips on taking commissions and the important considerations when designing for others—ideas that are sure to inspire and inform our members' creative processes. More information can be found on the March newsletter. Apologies for missing February. We're working on getting a consistent schedule for the Newsletter, but we now need a new volunteer to collate arti...

Happy New Year! Many wishes and beautiful surprises to all! Here's the 2025 Guild Programme for the year to come. Don't hesitate to print it off and share it. Next session will be next Saturday 18th January online on Google Meet. There will be a talk from Sue Hiley Harris on String & String Bags . See more information about her expertise and her work on her portfolio . Then we'll follow with the Annual General Meeting which will include the committee election.