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Who we are and what we do

The Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and 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. Our members (currently 95 and counting) cover an enormous range of textile skills including weaving, spinning and dyeing, with experience ranging from beginners to experts. 

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NEWS • NEWS • NEWS

Next Meeting

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SATURDAY 3rd May 2025
St.Mary's Church Hall, Greenham
10am-5pm


A social day with our Exhibition 'A Canopy of Trees' in mind.

The May  Guild meeting is a chance for us all to come together socially while working on our projects for the exhibition. If you have anything in your stash you don’t want please bring it along. It may  just be what someone needs for their project.
I would like to encourage members that have entered the exhibition over the past years to team up with and reassure newcomers. Of course it is not compulsory to make something for the exhibition. Just come along and see what people are up to. You may be inspired to give it a go.

Best wishes, Linda

The meeting starts at 10am and if you're coming to see us for the first time, it's at St Mary's Church Hall, Greenham, Newbury RG19 8RZ.

THE KENNET VALLEY GUILD SHUTTLE

 

The March 2025 Shuttle is ready and waiting for your perusal.

If you would like a printed version the Shuttle, please click the button below and print directly from the file or ask a friend or family member to help you.

JOIN THE KENNET VALLEY GUILD

If you're interested in joining the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers you can come along to two meetings FOC
before we ask you to sign up. We offer single and family member
ships with concessions for senior citizens.

All membership enquiries should be addressed to 
kvgmembership@gmail.com

WHITCHURCH SILK MILL

Visit Whitchurch Silk Mill, Shop and Café.
The Mill (Tue-Sun & Bank Holidays) 10:30am - 5pm
Riverside Café (Tue-Sun)10:30am - 4:30pm

Find out more about the mill on their web site https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/

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From Fleece to Pleats

Paul Henry, Kilt Maker extraordinaire entertained us with tales of tartan through history and in his workshop where he makes bespoke hand made kilts for clients across the globe.

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Sue Hiley Harris

Weaver, Spinner and Sculptor Sue Hiley-Harris, shared her creative journey from art school in Australia to contemporary working weaver and sculptor, based in the Brecon Beacons.

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Silk Spinning Workshop

Sue Hiley-Harris recently hosted a silk spinning workshop in Newbury. Sue's silk spinning expertise enthralled the group and everyone enjoyed learning new techniques to experiment with at home.

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Silk Dyeing

A Guild course on dyeing silk saw lots of techniques in action.

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Straw Plaiting 

Samples shown at a talk on Straw Plaiting

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