Exhibitions, Shows and Events
Check the Craft Venues to see if there are other events, courses or workshops taking place as well
Jun 18, 2020
to 21 Jun, Worcester
AGWSD Guild Gathering
Jun 25, 2020
and 27th June, Cumbria
2020 show cancelled, they are planning for 2021
Jul 24, 2020
and 26 July, Bedford
Cancelled, 2021 date set
Jul 18, 2020
Chichester, West Sussex
Jul 27, 2020
until 30th July, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Cancelled
Aug 08, 2020
Little Woodham, Gosport
To be confirmed- Little Woodham Living History Village Craft Day
HWSD Guild Demonstration Stand will be there
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 02, 2020
to 5th Sept
THE SELVEDGE WORLD FAIR - A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION OF CLOTH, CULTURE & CREATIVITY
In September 2020, The Selvedge World Fair will launch its inaugural event, a festival celebrating textiles, held over 3 days. Expect indigo dyers from Japan, baskets makers from Swaziland, rug weavers from Uzbekistan and much more... At the event, the master artisans will take part in a programme of presentations, offering the chance for guests to hear their stories and learn of the importance of their crafts in their home countries.
Sep 04, 2020
to 20 Sept, Leigh, Manchester
Sep 04, 2020
and 6th Sept, Newbury Race Course
Please check the event is still going ahead before you travel
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
2021 Date has been set.
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
The organisers are looking at ways to still hold an event digitally, check their website for information.
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.
Apr 23, 2021
and 25th April, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta, 2021
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.
Apr 23, 2021
and 25th 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.
May 21, 2021
Totton
All being well the HWSD Guild Demo Team will be at the event!
Jun 23, 2021
and 25th 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 30, 2021
and August, 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 26, 2021
until 29th July 2021, 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.
Jul 14, 2021
to 21 July, Essex
AGWSD Summer School 2021
More information will follow next year.
Sep 10, 2021
Romsey, Hampshire
Where town and country meet. One of the oldest shows of its kind.
All being well the HWSD Guild Demonstration Stand will be at the event
For more events across the UK, look in the latest edition of 'The Journal' or the Association website