Highland Guild of Weavers Spinners & Dyers

Author: Karen Buchanan

  • Braiding Workshop Oct 2024

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    Saturday 12th October saw the Guild meeting at Strathpeffer Community Centre during which an intrepid group of seven braved the mind-swirling, eye-boggling, number-crunching world of braid weaving under the masterful guiding hand and brain of Alison Roddam. Alison began by demonstrating on a number of pre-warped looms with works in progress, to take us steadily…

  • WIG Weaving Project

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    Weavers Interest Group Project Any guild interest group weavers are invited to make a small woven piece of a chosen weave structure. This is also open to all Guild members who may be interested in contributing, as not all have chosen to join in the Weaving Interest Group. The pieces will be used as a…

  • Strathnairn Community Woodland Gala 1 Sept 2024

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    A most enjoyable day.  The sun shone, though it was bit chilly in the woods, and there was a nice friendly atmosphere with families out to enjoy the woodland and the activities that had been laid on.  We were first asked to participate in this event last year when it was held at the end…

  • Guild Open Day 14 Sept 2024

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    This was held at Glachbeg Croft Centre as Strathpeffer Community Centre was unavailable, and it proved a lovely venue for an Open Day.  The building is full of natural light and with the tables moved to the side there was ample room for us to sit and spin.  We were very well looked after.  Tea,…

  • Tapestry Weaving Workshop 22 September

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    Our tutor was tapestry weaver Alastair Duncan (https://alastair-duncan.com/tapestry-weaving), and our theme, reflecting the date, was the autumn equinox.  Alastair started off with a power point and talk about his journey as a tapestry weaver, and his approach to design.  In tapestry weaving light, texture and yarns all work together, so choice of materials is crucial…

  • Items for Sale

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    The following spinning and weaving items are being sold privately. Anyone interested should contact Dominic Harman (dominicharman@outlook.com). Prices are indicative, the seller is happy to look at offers.

  • Louët Drop In

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    On 20th May Pam and Dave dropped in to see us at Strathpeffer on their current UK and Ireland tour. Hailing from Canada they had worked for Louët North American distribution arm but are currently based in Holland knocking the European end into shape. A dozen members looked in with assorted wheels and looms, all…

  • Open Day at Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

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    Though I always enjoy our regular meetings at Strathpeffer, I found I was really looking forward to going somewhere new for our May Guild day.  I was not disappointed!  We were allocated a large room with ample space for twenty plus of us with our wheels and looms, and for members of the public visiting the centre…

  • April Open Day at Strathpeffer

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    April Open Day at Strathpeffer About 20 people enjoyed the April Open Day, most spinning either with wheels or spindles. One newish member was being taught to spin by Sue R. Another, taught by Sue V at Dornoch, was doing impressively well with a spindle. Sadie had offered to help anyone with queries about tapestry,…

  • Anna Champeney Talk

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    Anna’s talk to guild members on Saturday told the story of her weaving life from the year 2000, when aged 30, she and her partner moved to rural Ribiera Sacra in NW Spain, until the present day. “Madness” is how she described this decision, and bold it certainly was… without any weaving skills she set…