Who we are and what we do
The Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers was formed in 1977 when Jan and John Shailes got together with some friends in their sitting room to spin.
As time went on, more people came along, and the group decided to join Berkshire Guild. In 1979, the growing band, struggling to
get to Sonning for Guild meetings, took the plunge and formed their own Guild in Newbury, which has been in existence continuously since then.
We have 80+ members, who between them cover an enormous range of textile skills, with experience ranging from
beginners to experts.
We have just celebrated our 40th Anniversary!
We're now on FaceBook. Join our community and keep up to date with posts and comments.
THE SHUTTLE, the Kennet Valley Weavers, Spinners & Dyers quarterly magazine. March 2020 issue.
2020 Winner Announced
NEW! Industry veteran John Parkinson’s new venture, iinouiio, is breathing life into the Yorkshire textile industry with a new range of recycled woollen yarns and fabrics, the first of its kind to be produced in the UK for more than twenty years!
Lockdown Projects :-)
What does a Kennet Valley Guild member do when we're all locked down? Get busy!
Take a look through these projects and be inspired to weave, knit, crochet, spin, make tapestries and so much more...
Upcoming Events
Guild Meetings & Workshop Cancelled - A note from our Chairman
March 17, 2020
Dear Members,
As you all know these are extraordinary times.
We have decided to cancel the April and May meetings including the April workshop. As far as what happens after that, we will review the situation as things change.
I know we all have huge stashes that maybe we can start to make an inroad into with all the spare time we’ll have.
Please keep an eye on the Facebook page and the website as we hope to use them for everyone to share their activities.
Stay safe and healthy
Louisa
