The Guild has received the most beautiful gift from Pamela, a lady in California who discovered us online. She has sent us a backstrap loom bought from a 17-year-old weaver in Chichicastenango, Guatemala in the early 1970s. It has a…
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This year’s exhibition, at Grantchester Village Hall in May, was a great success. From the expertlymade cakes and teas, to a wide variety of well displayed exhibits (some for sale) and a groaningsales table, the volunteers from the Cambridgeshire Guild…
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Our very popular course for beginners – weaving on a 4-shaft table loom – will run again over two weekends in September and October 2022. Booking is now open. Email secretary@cambsguildwsd.org.uk to find out more.
David Whitaker, a recent member of the Cambridgeshire Guild moved to Cumbria this year and has hit the headlines as the first man to join his local weaving co-operative. Read more on the Cumbria 24 website
Paula writes: On 19th February 2022 the Textile Traditions Study Group met at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology for a session with the basket maker Catherine Tregaskes. Her absolute passion is making baskets with the twining technique. She brought…
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