Our meetings (except in February and July) are held at:-
St Peter’s Church Hall Roydon Essex CM19 5LW
off the B181 (Roydon High Street) a three minute walk from Roydon Station
Programme 2024
Saturday3rd February10.00 am - 4.00 pm To be held at Roydon Village Hall, Harlow Road, Harlow Road, Roydon, Essex CM19 5HH
Talk on “Nettles and Nets” with Dr. Sarah Gull from 10.30-11.30. Workshop for 12 participants from 11.30-4.00 Preparation of nettle fibre, cordage and spinning with break for lunch 12.00-1.30. Booking required. Spin and Chat for those not taking part in workshop.
Saturday 2nd March 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Needlefelting workshop with Karen French 11.00 – 2.00/3.00. Max 12 participants. Booking required. Spin and Chat for those not taking part.
Thursday 11th April 7.00 - 9.30 pm AGM and Spin and Chat
Thursday 9th May 7.00 - 9.30 pm Talk by Charmaine Wombwell (Yarntings) ‘Fibrecraft meets Stagecraft – my entry into knitting, how it has escalated and been brought into my other disciplines of music, theatre and movement.’
Thursday 13th June 7.00 - 9.30 pm Spin and Chat
Saturday 6th July 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Dyeing Workshop at Bucklers Hall Farm, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6EA
Saturday 3rd August 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Spinning in the Churchyard, Roydon
Saturday 7th September 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Talk on “Indigo” with Sarah Ward followed by workshop on Off-loom Weaving for 12 participants.
Thursday 10th October 7.00 - 9.30 pm Competition – ‘A Bag’ Also Show and Tell – showcase of members’ work. Bring your wheel too to spin and chat
Thursday 14th November 7.00 - 9.30 pm Talk by Stephanie Edwards ‘Peru – Trip of a Lifetime’.
Thursday 12th December 7.00 - 9.30 pm Christmas Social Shared buffet and mini workshop
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Additional meeting charges are £1.00 for members and £5.00 for visitors, unless stated otherwise.
Tea and coffee is provided at all meetings. For day workshops please bring a packed lunch.