Kennet Valley Guild
Weavers, Spinners
and Dyers

Resources
These links may be useful references relating to the crafts and disciplines represented in the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Here's the Royal Berkshire Hospital donations leaflet. Have a look at the items they need and the sizing criteria etc.
Handweavers Guild of America (https://www.weavespindye.org)
The parent organisation for all weaving Guilds in America. Issues a journal every two months ‘Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot’. Deals with much more than weaving and runs an International Conference, ‘Convergence’ every two years.
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Handweavers’ Studio, London (https://www.handweavers.co.uk/)
Suppliers of yarn, fibre, wheels, looms and other equipment. Runs courses in weaving.
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Frank Herring and Sons (https://www.frankherringandsons.com/)
Suppliers of a wide range of craft equipment and supplies.
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Weaving Yarn (previously myfineweavingyarn)
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Braid Society (thebraidsociety.wildapricot.org)
An International Society for the promotion of braiding of all types.
Regional meetings in the UK and elsewhere.
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Wingham Wools (https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/)
Suppliers of all kinds of fibre for spinning, spinning wheels and spinning accessories. Also books, dyes and yarns.
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The Threshing Barn (https://threshingbarn.com/lendrum-majacraft-wooleewinder/)
Suppliers of all kinds of fibre for spinning, spinning wheels and spinning accessories. Also dyes.
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George Weil (https://www.georgeweil.com/)
Suppliers of a wide range of craft equipment and supplies.
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SPEAKERS & SITES OF INTEREST :
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Felix Ford
Guild members were treated to a wonderful, informative and creatively inspiring talk by Felix Ford from KNITSONIK. Find out more by clicking this link.
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Nettles For Textiles
If you enjoyed hearing Allan's talk or couldn't join in on the day; have a look at his web site for a comprehensive overview of the subject. There are videos, and all manner of inspirational information to give you the bug for nettle fibre spinning.
Thank you Allan - we all enjoyed your talk immensely.
www.nettlesfortextiles.org.uk/wp/
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Janet Phillips - Weaver
http://www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk/​
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PLACES TO VISIT
These have all been visited and recommended by a number of our members.
Whitchurch Silk Mill and Industrial Heritage Museum
https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/
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https://www.facebook.com/WhitchurchSilkMill/
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28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch RG28 7AL
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Farfield Mill
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https://www.facebook.com/farfieldmill/
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Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW