Programme

Meetings are from 10:30 – 15:00 at Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh.

Workshops are open to all members, but spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. A fee is usually payable.

Talks are open to all members and financed from Guild funds.

During meetings with workshops, members not taking part in the workshop still meet to work and socialise.

August 2025

Broughton Gathering

Broughton Village Hall, Broughton (ML12 6HQ, near Biggar).

A social gathering of neighbouring Guilds, featuring raffle, Chrissie Anne Competition, and fibre vendors. More information here.

£4 entry (includes refreshments!)

No meeting at Craiglockhart this month.

20 September 2025

De-stash day.

Reduce and/or change your stash. Bring items to give away or swap.

Normal workday as well.

Meeting at Balerno Church Hall this month only.

18 October 2025

Talk and demonstration

Nettle fibre extraction

Kirsten Milliken

15 November 2025

Talk

Wool Innovation

Lynne Sneddon

20 December 2025

Christmas Social

Normal activities continue with the addition of pot luck lunch, decoration craft competition, and secret Santa.

17 January 2026

Spinning Wheel dating

Bring a spinning wheel you’re happy for other members to try!

21 February 2026

Workshop: willow weaving

Weave a nut basket with Anna Leibmann.

Normal workday for those not in the workshop.

21 March 2026

Talk and Workshop

Cally Booker, Weaving Space

There will be a talk at the beginning of the meeting, followed by a workshop for 15 people.