Peter Tavy Guild Programme for 2026
We meet at Mary Tavy Coronation Hall, PL19 9QA.
The Main Group meeting is on the first Saturday in the month.
The Weave Group meeting is on the second Friday in the month.
3rd January
Annual General Meeting This will be followed by a shared lunch.
7th February
Fleece study. The fleece is a Devon Closewool shearling and will be compared to the Lavender texel which we looked at last year. There is no need to have participated in the Lavender texel study or to have finished it if you did participate.
If you took part in the previous studies could you please bring in any yarn you have spun. No problem if you haven’t finished yet. The day will also included demonstration of various associated tools, such as Valkyrie combs.
7th March
Dyeing for the Fair Isle and steeking project
Natural dyeing of wool in various colours in preparation for Fair Isle and steeking project. This will only be available to those wishing to take part in the Fair Isle project
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This project will run throughout the year. We will dye the yarn (provided at cost) using natural dyes. We will then knit a Fair Isle cowl. The knitting will be over many months and a pattern will be supplied. Finally, at the end of the year, Amanda will guide us through steeking process!!!! If you would like to take part in this Fair Isle steekking project could you please sign up as soon as possible so that we can order the yarn.
4th April
Spinning Cellulose
This will be an in-house workshop run by two guild members.
2nd May
Kumihimo Braiding on a foam disc, beyond the basics
Do you want to try some different patterns and push yourself? Even try a square disc to make flat braids, or have a go at finger braiding?
6th June
Needle felting gnomes and owls
This workshop will be run by Devon Felters. Approximate cost £12 with a maximum of 10 people per workshop. Due to the time it takes it will not be possible to make both items.
4th July
Analysing for colour
– Jane (details to follow)
1st August
Picnic and Cyanotype printing
A process that gives you a deep blue colour on natural fabrics, creating a negative print of any object arranged to cast a shadow on the surface during exposure to sunlight.
Following a discussion at the AGM it was decided to include an informal discussion group for new members.
4th September
Spinning workshop with Andrew Johnson
This date is to be confimed and may be changed. Details to follow.
5th September
Spinning talk with Andrew Johnson
This date is to be confimed and may be changed. Open to all Guild members, no need to have done the previous day’s workshop.
3rd October
Wet felted hats with Kate Eldridge
Eight people maximum. This course will only be suitable to people who have some experience of wet felting.
Further details and cost to be confirmed at a later date.
7th November
Pin loom / Peg loom
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your beautiful hand spun yarn?
Wanted to try weaving but didn’t want to go as far as buying a loom? - then this may be for you.
5th December
Christmas Dorset Buttons
All materials provided, but bring anything you like that’s festive.
To book onto any of these workshops please contact Louisa on info@petertavywsdguild.org.uk
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