Exhibitions, Shows and Events
Check the Craft Venues to see if there are other events, courses or workshops taking place as well
Oct 25, 2019
to 20 November, Hilliers Romsey
The popular Material World textile exhibition returns to the Gardens this autumn. Material World depicts the wide range of uses for textiles in furnishing, decoration, fashion and exquisite crafts for sale. *exhibition closes at 3pm on the last day. Free entry to the exhibition
Nov 22, 2019
to 24th Nov, Singleton
Nov 24, 2019
Southampton
The annual Art, Craft and Gift Fayre has been running for over 25 years. Attracting over 100 exhibitors displaying their arts, crafts and gifts, and welcoming over 1000 visitors on the day.
Nov 30, 2019
to 5th Jan 2020, Whitchurch
Hampshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Exhibition at Whitchurch Silk Mill
Feb 21, 2020
Until 23rd Feb, Surrey
Farnham Maltings, Annual fibre festival UNRAVEL. A festival of knitting, handspun yarns, talks workshops and more
Apr 24, 2020
and 26th April, Builth, Wales
Enjoy a fantastic range of Welsh and British artisan products and an opportunity to meet the wonderful people who made them. A great family day out with hands-on wool school workshops and events showcasing the best in Welsh and British wool and natural fibres.
Apr 24, 2020
and 26th April, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta
More than 500 square metres of needlework and textiles related stalls, exhibitions and demonstrations to enjoy!
A unique mix of traders and diverse line-up of exhibitors and demonstrators from the local area to showcase their work and share information.
Jun 18, 2020
to 21 Jun, Worcester
AGWSD Guild Gathering
Jun 25, 2020
and 27th June, Cumbria
Woolfest; a showcase and a celebration of the best of wool and wool crafts. The event is all about creativity and design with beautiful quality, amazing colours and skilled craftsmanship.
Jul 24, 2020
and 26 July, Bedford
Celebrating all things natural fibre and handmade, with a focus on the Best of British: supporting the finest quality British wool, made from the fleeces of British sheep, reared by British farmers. This is the core of everything we do and everything we aim to achieve.
Redborne Upper School & Community College, Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU
Website: Fibre-East
Jul 27, 2020
until 30th July, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is a annual three day agricultural event. Located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the showground is a green field site offering 30 acres of ground for visitors to explore at the Show.
Aug 14, 2020
and 16th August, Nr Petersfield
Two day show. HWSD Guild Demonstration Stand will be there on the SUNDAY
The many wonders of the 'South Downs' brought together in one exciting family show! Arena acts, Dog Show, Shopping Areas, Local Food, Horses, Sheep, Reenactment, Falcons, Ferrets, Gun Dogs, Face Painting, Beer, music and so much more!
See website for more details; http://www.southdownsshow.co.uk/
Sep 04, 2020
to 20 Sept, Leigh, Manchester
The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers National Exhibition, showcasing the work of members from 110 Guilds across the UK.
Sep 04, 2020
and 6th Sept, Newbury Race Course
The perfect event for all lovers of knitting, crochet, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing, and all things woolly!
For more details: https://www.southernwoolshow.co.uk/
Sep 11, 2020
Romsey, Hampshire
Where town and country meet. One of the oldest shows of its kind
HWSD Guild Demonstration Stand will be there
Sep 18, 2020
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
19 September 2020, 10 am – 4.30 pm
Brockenhurst Hall, Highwood Rd, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RY
Our 2020 theme: Crossing Borders – with special guest speakers Diane Gaffney and Magie Relph
This is a brand new venue for us and we’re really looking forward to bringing World Textile Day to the New Forest!
Brockenhurst Hall is already a popular destination for textile enthusiasts – witness the ever-popular Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta.
The highlight of World Textile Day South will be a presentation by Diane Gaffney and Magie Relph. They’ve both been tramping around Asia and Africa respectively for over 30 years researching and collecting textiles. For this new talk, Diane and Magie will take you on a journey from Java to West Africa tracing the connections between traditional batik and African wax print. Enlightening and fun. Plus, you might even spot a Javanese or African batik that you just can’t live without!
Sep 25, 2020
and 27th, Skipton
A festival of creativity
Stunning exhibitions, skill demonstrations and a full programme of textile workshops create a visual feast and make Yarndale a real must-visit for yarn lovers.
Sep 25, 2020
To 4th October, Shetland
Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Britain's most northerly native sheep, the Shetland textile industry and the rural farming community on these islands.
Jul 14, 2021
to 21 July, Essex
AGWSD Summer School 2021
Dates for the AGWSD Summer School 2021, more information will follow next year.
For more events across the UK, look in the latest edition of 'The Journal' or the Association website
