About us

The Avon Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers was first established in the 1950's but the Guild ceased to meet for a couple of years. The Guild was then resurrected with its inaugural meeting on 22nd November 1975, lead by Peter Heaslip a teacher at Redland College.

 

The Avon Guild is a member of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. The Association acts as an umbrella organisation and a central coordinating body with the aim of helping bring together the community of craft Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. It has over 100 members Guilds across the UK.

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The Avon Guild meets once a month and also participates in local Craft Shows and Fairs, demonstrating members various skills.

Members also participate in the Association of Guilds biannual exhibitions and Summer School.

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The Guild organises a varied programme each year, with talks and practical workshops covering a range of techniques for spinning, weaving and dyeing. Other workshops associated with textile crafts may be organised, such as felt making, embroidery, etc.

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Where funds permit and there is enough interest the Guild will organise a trip to participate in a workshop or an exhibition.

 

The Guild holds an annual open day, exhibition and craft sale, so the local people can visit us and see what we have to offer.