Textile Community

Avon Guild of
Spinners, Weavers and Dyers

Welcome to the Avon Guild Website

The next Guild meeting is Saturday 14th February 2026.

If you have not paid your subs for this year -please bring cash or pay by bank transfer.

This year we are trying something new to help our new members and those new to spinning.

We are going to hold a short session each meeting on spinning. We are offering one hour's tuition each meeting from 11:00 to 12:00 and plan to cover a range of topics. Please bring your spinning wheel.

February - learn about your spinning wheel and associated equipment

March - Learn about characteristcs and choice of fibres

April - Preparation of fibres

Further topics will be arranged in due course.

We propose to have a fleece to sort - but this may be after April.

A Community of Textile Makers

The Avon Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers aim is to promote and encourage those interested the art of spinning, weaving and dyeing.

Members are of all standards, from beginners to professional teachers. The Guild caters for everyone, with varied programmes of lectures, demonstrations and workshops. Public exhibitions are held from time to time for members to exhibit their work and demonstrate crafts.

The Avon Guild meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month, excluding August, in the Bowls Pavillion at Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9DP.

Meetings start at 10:30, workshops usually begin at 11:00 and talks at 13:00.

New members are always welcome. Come as a visitor for a day and see what we do.