Meetings


The Guild offers a programme of regular meetings in Stratford-upon-Avon. Members meet up usually on the 3rd Saturday of each month (but do check the schedule each month) offering a mix of guest speakers, workshops and the chance for a relaxed time together for making and sharing. Members can come along for a few hours in the morning or afternoon or for the full day (10.30am-3.00pm - doors open 10.15 am).

Meetings are FACE TO FACE with the use of online access for more remote members.

Even on days when we don't have an external speaker or  a formal workshop we try to arrange active skill sharing led by guild members. Our 'Let's Learn together' (LLT) sessions offer an opportunity to focus in depth on one small aspect of our extensive range of crafts, drawing on educational resources and creating our own, demonstrating to each other and getting better at things we already do. 

What might a 'typical' meeting be like. (Link)

As well as the meetings in central Stratford we hold online @home meetings once a month over the zoom platform. These are less formal session giving an additional opportunity to craft and chat with fellow members and guests.

We have fun demonstrating too, for example in previous years we could be seen at Shipston Wool Fair and at Mary Arden's Farm (part of the Shakepeare Birthplace Trust properties). At these events we are happy to explain the processes we use and often have hands on activities for you to try. Information about demonstration activity and dates here.  
 
If you have an event you would like us to demonstrate at then do send us an enquiry through our contact form.

 DATES OF OUR 2025 MEETINGS & OUTINGS

Please consult the more detailed downloadable programme for timings and most current information, the programme will be updated as the details are confirmed.  Note that not all meetings are 3rd Saturday in the month.

Link to list of some of our previous speakers and workshops

DATE

ACTIVITY

@HOME

 

18 January

 

Sue Hiley Harris - String and String Bags (Zoom only)

 

 

3rd – Fri - 7 pm

 

15 February

 

Andrew Johnson - Ecclesiastical Weaving    

 

 

3rd – Mon - 7 pm

 

15 March

 

Let's Learn Together - Various Braids

 

 

3rd – Mon - 7 pm

 

12 April    

 

Let's Learn Together - Spinning    

 

 

3rd - Thurs - 7 pm

 

17 May

 

Birthday Meeting - Challenge Results

 

3rd – Sat - 10 am


 

21 Jun    

 

Let's Learn Together

 

 

3rd – Tues - 7 pm

 

19 July    

 

Dyeing at Abby's Farm    

 

3rd – Thurs - 7 pm


 

AUGUST    

 

 

50th Anniversary Exhibition

 

3rd  - Sun - 2.30 pm

 

13 Sep

 

Taster Sessions - Open Day

 

 

3rd – Wed 7 pm

 

20 Sep

 

Worldwide Spin in Public

 

 

 

18 Oct

 

Let's Learn Together - Block Printing

 

 

3rd – Fri - 7 pm

 

15 Nov

 

Nicola Davis - Temari Embroidery Balls        

 


3rd - Mon - 7 pm

 

13 Dec

 

Fun-making session for Christmas

 

 

3rd  - Wed - 7 pm

 
 
  * Workshops will have limited capacity and subject to fee so booking is required. 

Health & Safety Risk assessment for our meetings and activities is available on this link.  We ask for all people attending our meetings to familiarise themselves with this document.