Highland Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers

About

HGWSD is a membership organisation aiming to cultivate, demonstrate and encourage the traditional skills of weaving, spinning and dyeing. Based in the Scottish Highlands we are open to all regardless of geography and include overseas members. In addition to monthly get togethers which are open to non- members to 'give-it-go' we attend the many rural shows and events across our geographical base. Here we demonstrate and exhibit and see many people become members through this route. Members participate in international events such as the Tour de Fleece run alongside the Tour de France to encourage regular spinning both as a creative skill and for the health benefits of crafting in company. Our monthly newsletter to all members keeps everyone in the loop across our enormous mostly rural area.

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