Stratford-upon-Avon Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers

  Analiza Jones joined us 2 weeks ago to talk about how Philippine woven bags materials are harvested and processed, then woven into beautiful creations. Some of us even went home with a few! It was lovely having her, despite the technical difficulties, we persevered. We're already November! Have you thought about what we should focus on for next year? Did you enjoy the balance of member-led sessions and guest speakers this year? Remember as a member of the guild, your opinion matters. Send us your thoughts through email to wsdstratford@gmail.com.

  TERESINHA ROBERTS will be joining us on Saturday 19th October for a talk on Sustainability in Textiles.  In an age of fast fashion and the ensuing vast amounts of waste this is a timely talk for us all. Doors will open as usual at 10.15 am with the meeting commencing at 10.30 am with a few notes and introductions. Drinks and refreshments will be available but don't forget to bring along your own lunch. The usual guest fee of £5 for non-members and all are welcome. Plenty of time after the talk for social crafting so bring along your projects and any questions the members can hopefully help you with.

Worldwide Spin in Public is an annual event that many Guilds participate in around the UK and overseas. Our Guild will be demonstrating and spinning in public at an Open Day that the Methodist Hall in Stratford is running for their Anniversary Celebrations.  The event runs from 2pm - 5 pm on this coming Saturday 21st September. Come and see us amoung other users of this community hub and enjoy some tea and cake when you do. Keep an eye out for other members too around the area who will be out and about spinning in public.

Welcoming back our current and new members after a summer break.  Join us this Saturday for a catch up, some silk spinning, thoughts on how to celebrate our 50th year and more. Doors open as usual at 10.15 am for a 10.30 am start with the meeting closing at 3 pm.  Bring along your lunch but drinks will be available throughout the meeting. Bring along your current crafting to work with if you wish.      

Guild Meeting Saturday 15th April Margaret Jones  - potted history of tapestry weaving from  the Coptics (400ADish)  to the present day         Join us at our regular monthly Guild meeting to be intrigued by our talk with Margaret Jones .   The meeting will start at 10.30 am for welcome by our Chair and announcements followed by our speaker.   This will be followed by a break for lunch and the afternoon will be an open social session so bring along your projects.   Sales table will be open so bring along anything you wish to move on.  We shall also look forward to seeing your handiwork at the 'Show and Tell'          

  SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY GUILD GUEST PRESENTATION  AND AGM This Saturday sees our annual meeting where we catch up on 2022 with all its highs and lows and look to the year ahead.  This will be preceeded by our Guest speaker, Anna Champeney who will be taking us through her personal journey of 20 years handweaving in Spain. This meeting will be held on zoom in its entirety. 'Doors' will open at 10.15 am for a 10.30 am start when Anna will open with any announcements before introducing our guest speaker, Anna Champeney. Our AGM will follow to go through the formal activities and reports for 2022. See you there folks!

    CHRISTMAS GUILD MEETING   Saturday 10th December 2022     Our reminder for our December meeting on Saturday and will be in person at the Methodist Hall for our Christmas Creative.    The schedule will be as usual - 10.15 am doors open and 10.30 am our Chair will open with reminders, news and updates and we shall get creative with Sue.    Supplies will be available but of course do bring along any stash (yarns and beads etc) you would like to use and usually wise to bring your scissors and work box. Or if you wish to just continue with a project you have then bring it along to work on too. Don't forget your lunch.  Refreshments and christmassy bites will be available too. A reminder that 2023 membership is now open.  New members are eagerly welcomed.  Just head to the 'joins us' page to find out more. Thank you to those who have already renewed for 2023, but a jog to those that haven't renewed yet, you can do so onlin...