The Journal for Weavers Spinners and Dyers

Blanket Coverage

An exhibition of contemporary woven blankets curated by Laura Thomas involving makers from across Wales, the UK and internationally: Llio James, Beatrice Larkin, Angie Parker, Eleanor Pritchard, Sioni Rhys Handweavers, Catarina Riccabona, Margo Selby, Maria Sigma, Wallace Sewell, Meghan Spielman, Laura Thomas & Melin Tregwynt.       

Venue: Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, St. Davids Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen NP44 1PD

Website: http://www.lgac.org.uk

Fabric of the North

A British Tapestry Group exhibition of tapestries showcasing the landscapes, industry and social history of Northern England.

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Kirkleathem, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: http://www.fabricofthenorth.org

Mazandaran Kilims- unknown textiles from Northern Persia

Rare examples of strikingly 'modernist' large kilims, woven in lengths, that were created around 1900 but about which little is known. 

Venue: Historical and Ethnological Museum, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Website: http://etn-net.org/berichte/mazandaran-kilimsunknown-fabrics-from-northern-persia.html

Out of the Blue: Fifty Years of Designers Guild

Out of the Blue celebrates the work of influential design company founded by Tricia Guild OBE. Designers Guild started life in 1970 as a small section of a single shop in Chelsea’s Kings Road. The brand has since evolved and grown into a global enterprise, whose products have changed the way we view colour, pattern and texture in our homes.

Venue: Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF

Website: http://www.ftmlondon.org/

Meet Make Collaborate

New works created by makers participating in the Applied Arts Scotland international exchanges project responding to the themes of identity, sustainability and collaboration, including textiles, weaving, ceramics, jewellery and basketry.

Venue: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Website: http://www.appliedartsscotland.org.uk/2020/10/meet-make-collaborate-exhibition-dates/

Out of Synch

The latest textile art project by Coventry-based weaver Theo Wright exploring the synchronisation and sequencing of design elements.

Admission: Free

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/exhibitions/

Pushing the Limits

An on-line exhibition of 53 shaftweaving artworks selected from three continents, curated by Olivier Masson and Lala de Dios.

Website: http://oliviermasson.art/SWE/SWE.html

Introduction to Studio Practice: Tapestry Weaving

A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Registration now open.
Fee : Year 1 £975

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Introduction to Studio Practice: Tapestry Weaving

A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee : Year 1 £975

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Animals on damask: the stylized animal motif

Animals were a favourite motif for designers of damask table linen in the Art Nouveau period. Examples from the rich collection of the TextielMuseum plus contemporary table linen also featuring animal patterns, designed and made for the TextielMuseum.

Venue: Textiel Museum, Tilburg, Netherlands

Website: http://www.textielmuseum.nl/en/

From Buteh to Paisley: The History of a Global Motif

Exhibition opening 4 February 2021, tbc.

The Paisley motif first appeared in Iran under the name of buteh. The exhibition highlights the worldwide diffusion and popularity of the Paisley motif, through an analysis of its travel from East to West and its reinterpretation within 20th century European fashion.   

Venue: Textile Research Centre, Leiden, Netherlands

Website: http://trc-leiden.nl/

Exploring Warp and Weft: 3D and shaped tapestry

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £175

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Unravel

Venue: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR

Website: http://craft.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/unravel-festival-2/

Weaving in a Day: Folded Purse

Spend a day learning to weave a folded purse.

Fee: £75.00

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk

Beginners' Weaving Course

A 5 week course taking place on Fridays between 26 Feb and 26 March 2021.  For complete beginners or those who are keen to develop their weaving skills on a traditional loom.

Fee: £255 plus materials

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ.

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk

Natural Dyeing Taster Workshop

Colour from plants using simple techniques you can repeat at home. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some dyeing experience.
Tutor: Debbie Tomkies
Fee: £50.00 plus £10 for materials

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ. West Yorkshire

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/event

Herringbone weave

Experiment with colour and texture and go home with a herringbone tweed scarf

Tutor: Jan Beadle
Fee: £60

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Shibori Weaving

During this course you will experiment the art of Shibori weaving.  Will suit beginners and those with weaving experience.

Tutor: Jan Beadle
Fee: £110 plus £5 materials

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Conversations: People, Places, Materials, Objects

An exhibition by members of the 62 Group of  Textile Artists.

Venue: St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BH

Website: http://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk

4 Shaft Honeycomb Weaving

Tutor: Jan Beadle
Suitable for beginners and those with more experience wanting to develop their skills.
Fee: £55 plus £5 materials

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £175

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Chintz: Cotton in Bloom

Chintz: Cotton in Bloom showcases some 150 examples of this treasured textile, originating from all around the world; from mittens to wall hangings and from extravagant 18th-century sun hats to stylish mourning dresses.

Venue: Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF

Website: http://www.ftmlondon.org/

Tapestry goes Pop!

The Woven World of Archie Brennan.  A Dovecot exhibition co-curated with National Museums Scotland.

Venue: Dovecot Gallery, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1L

Website: http://dovecotstudios.com/

Natural Dyeing Taster Workshop

Colour from plants using simple techniques you can repeat at home. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some dyeing experience.
Tutor: Debbie Tomkies
Fee: £50.00 plus £10 for materials
 

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Spring into Wool

Venue: The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 8GS

Website: http://www.springintowool.co.uk

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users. The first workshop will focus on reused textiles and participants will be encouraged to bring old clothing or fabrics from home to contribute to the weave.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Beginners' Weaving Course

A 5 week course taking place on Fridays between April and May 2021.  For complete beginners or those who are keen to develop their weaving skills on a traditional loom.

Fee: £255 plus materials.

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk

Buxton Woolgathering

Venue: Buxton Pavilion Gardens, St. John’s Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE

Website: http://buxtonwool.co.uk/

Window on Weaving

Work expressing both of the diversity of the weavers and the vast potential of the techniques involved.

Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LA

Website: http://www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Shipston Wool Fair

Venue: Shipston-on-Stour

Website: http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/

Weaving in a Day: Cushion Cover

Spend a day learning to weave a cushion cover.        
Fee: £75

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/

Become a Weaver

Whether you know the basics or have never woven before Jan will take you through the whole process of winding a warp, dressing a loom and weaving cloth.

Tutor: Jan Beadle

Fee: £115

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

The Wool Monty

Venue: FlyDSA Arena, Broughton Lane, S9 2DF, Sheffield

Website: http://thewoolmonty.co.uk/

Our Traditional Crafts: Past, Present and Beyond

An exhibition of work by the Mid Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Year.  Opening times 10am- 4pm (closed Sundays and Mondays).

Venue: Braintree District Museum, Manor Street, Braintree. Essex CM7 3 HW

Website: http://www.midessexguildwsd.org.uk/

Woolfest

Venue: Mitchells Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ

Website: http://www.woolfest.co.uk/

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.
 

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2F

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Tartan Weaving

Will suit beginners and those with a little more experience who will understand how to design a unique fabric.

Tutor:Jan Beadle

Fee: £60

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.
 

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk

Fibre East

Venue: Redborne Upper School & Community College, Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU

Website: http://fibre-east.co.uk/

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.

 

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

AGWSD Summer School

Summer School of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

Venue: Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex

Website: http://www.wsd.org.uk/summer-school-2021

Interactive Weaves

An exhibition to mark the end of a the Interactive Weaves project. Weaves made by artists and the community will be on display, celebrating creativity in Portsmouth and collaboration between the public and professional artists.
 

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

VÄV2021

An international weaving fair with exhibitors, workshops and lectures.

Venue: Halmstad, Sweden

Website: http://vav2021.se/en/

Yarndale

Venue: Skipton

Website: http://yarndale.co.uk/yarndale-hub/

Shetland Wool Week

Dates tbc.

A  celebration of Britain’s most northerly native sheep, the Shetland textile industry and of the rural farming community across the islands.

Website: http://www.shetlandwoolweek.com

19th International Fungi & Fibre Symposium

Mushroom dyeing and fibre workshops, lectures and foraging field trips.

Venue: Port Townsend, WA, USA

Website: http://iffs2020.myshopify.com/

Textile Society annual conference

The Textile Society annual conference will be on the theme of ‘Tools’.

Venue: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

Website: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/

Convergence

Handweavers Guild of America conference and fair.

Venue: Knoxville Convention Center, Tennessee, USA

Website: http://weavespindye.org/convergence/