Tag: Spinning

Education: Introduction to Prehistoric Textiles – Online Course

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Sally Pointer’s “Introduction to Prehistoric Textiles” online course is now available on the Plants & Colour website.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to prehistoric textile techniques, focusing on evidence from Northern Europe. Participants will learn about the evolution of textile tools and technologies through four pre-recorded video lessons, each approximately one hour long. A live Q&A session on the 21st of October, 5-6 PM will follow the course to address questions.

  • Lesson One: The Palaeolithic – ‘The String Age’
  • Lesson Two: The Mesolithic – Tree bast technologies
  • Lesson Three: The Neolithic – Linen
  • Lesson Four: The Bronze Age – Introduction of wool and changes in textile practices.

For more information, visit the Plants & Colour website – https://plantsandcolour.co.uk/introduction-to-prehistoric-textiles

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Exhibition: Weaving the Threads of Heritage – Ardgillan Castle, Fingal – Includes Talks and Workshop

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Weaving the Threads of Heritage - exhibition in Ardgillan Castle

‘​Weaving the Threads of Heritage’ is a contemporary art exhibition inspired by
Fingal’s textile heritage and manufacturing legacy. Presented by Petra Skyvova, with the support of Creative Fingal, this exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks.

The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects, the area’s historical industry, and the lives of the workers. They capture the essence of a bygone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the past’s textures, patterns, and stories, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions.

Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 PM, followed by a talk: Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage, by historian Dr Cora McDonagh

This exhibition runs until Sunday, 11th May, 2025.

The Ardgillan Castle Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday – 10 AM to 4 PM.

The exhibition will be accompanied by the following free public events.

EVENTS:
From Fleece to Yarn and Beyond: Traditional spinning demonstration and exhibition tours with curator Petra Skyvova:

  • Wednesday 16th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 30th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 7th May, 12-4

Hand-stitched History: Embroidery workshop with artist Uisce Jakubczyk:

  • Thursday 24th April, 2-4

Stockings for the Queen: Talk and slideshow presented by Dr David Sorensen

  • Thursday 1st May, 7 PM

For more information and to book for the workshop and talk, visit their website – https://www.fingal.ie/events/weaving-threads-heritage-contemporary-art-exhibition-inspired-fingals-textile-heritage-and

Their Instagram – @ardgillancastle

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Of Interest: World Wide Spin in Public – Two Locations in Ireland

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For this year’s World Wide Spin in Public (WWSIP) on Saturday, September 21st, there are two Spin in Public happenings in Ireland: Dublin and Galway.

World Wide Spin in Public (WWSIP) Day was started in 2009 and is scheduled for the third Saturday of September. There is a Facebook group showing all the spinning happening worldwide – https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwsipday/

For more information about the Irish events, visit the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers‘ social media accounts –

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weavespindyeie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/weavespindyeIE

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Event: The Second Big Spin – Dublin

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The Second Big Spin - 24th of August

As part of August Craft Month, the Irish Guild of the Weavers, Spinners and Dyers is holding the ‘Second Big Spin’, tomorrow, Saturday, the 24th of August.

Spinners of all levels are welcome, bring your wheel or spindle. Weavers are also very welcome to bring their inkle looms, rigid heddle looms, etc. There is no charge to attend the Big Spin. Both members and non-members are welcome.

For more information, visit, their website – https://weavespindye.ie/

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Event: Tour de Fleece – Spinning Together

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From our friends at the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers (IGWSD): Get ready to spin into the yarn-tastic world of the Tour de Fleece! It’s like the Tour de France, but with a twist – spinners pedal their spinning wheels of creativity alongside the cycling action. Set your spinning goals, try out new techniques, and bond with fellow spinners as you conquer fibre mountains.

Join the IGWSD’s unofficial Team Ireland for a chill, stress and pressure-free spin-a-thon from June 29th to July 21st. Let’s spin some yarn each day and have a wheelie good time – contact the IGWSD if you’re keen! https://weavespindye.ie/contact-2/

For more information about the Tour de Fleece, which is in its 18th year, visit ‘Spin Off’ magazine’s website – https://spinoffmagazine.com/tour-de-fleece-coming-ready/

Or check out the free forums on Ravelry to join the online spinning community – https://www.ravelry.com/

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Event: The Big Spin – Solas Garden Centre Portarlington – 15th June

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Via our colleagues at The Irish Guild of Spinners, Weavers, & Dyers (IGSWD): The Big Spin is a giant social gathering of Spinners (and weavers and dyers) at the Solas Garden Centre in Portarlington on Sat 15th June, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

There will be a donation box on the day, with a suggested payment of €5 per spinner/craftsperson attending to cover the cost of renting the space. Solas has a coffee shop that serves hot food. Participants can bring picnics if desired. There are tables provided.

What a fantastic way to meet other spinners from around the country and have an absolute ball of a day!

If you have questions, contact the secretary at IGSWD – https://weavespindye.ie/contact-2/

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Event: Worldwide Spin in Public Day this Saturday

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The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers is hosting an event to celebrate World Wide Spin in Public Day on Saturday, 16th September.

This event will be held at the Green Kitchen and Garden Shop, Walkinstown Green, Dublin 12, Eircode D12 AW22, from 11 AM until 3 PM. There will be some spindles available to try out and a wheel or two. Members will help you get started if you need some help.

Bus 123 stops on Walkinstown Green, and it comes from Griffith Avenue on the Northside, through the centre of the city and out to Walkinstown. Bus stops in the city are on College Green or D’Olier Street. Please consult the online timetable for times and other stops. Walkinstown Road and Walkinstown Avenue are easily accessible from the M50/M7 junction if you are travelling from outside Dublin. You will be able to purchase refreshments at the cafe.

Details of events worldwide are found here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwsipday/