Ann Arnold held a lively dyeing workshop and Rita brought together the contributions for the 2019 Occasions calendar.
9th June 2018
Phillipa Joad gave a talk in the morning, about colour theory, the different types of dyes and the pros and cons of different equipment. In the afternoon, we were given fibre to blend and spin in a variety of ways.
14th April 2018
As this was the opening day of the Triennial exhibition, Anne held a “Corners” day at St Theresa’s.
10th March 2014
We had a wonderful talk from Erika, with samples of ikat from Indonesia, West Africa, India and Japan. In the afternoon, a smaller group of us had a demonstration of wrapping techniques. The incredible complexity and skill required to make these fabrics became more and more apparent and some of us left inspired, others mind-blown!
9th December 2017
We had a festive and cosy gathering, with lots of lovely homemade food. There was a display of what people have been making all year and there were some beautiful first-shearing Shetland lamb fleeces to buy.
14th October 2017
We were at a different venue in October, to house our annual gathering. There were lots of lovely supplies and goodies to buy from our vendors.
July & August 2017
We were out and about this summer, including the Wool Tent at the Dumfries Show.
13 May 2017
Carole Keepax presented a Natural Dyeing Workshop using Scottish Dyes, with a lunchtime talk on “Colours of Scotland: Dyeing Traditions”.
D&G Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers 