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SUMMARY:Wonderwool Wales 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wonderwool Wales is the premier Wool & Natural Fibre Festival in Wales and is held annually on the last weekend in April at the Royal Welsh Showground\, Builth Wells\, Powys. \nFirst held in 2006 to promote the market for Welsh wool and add value to product for small wool & fibre producers in Wales\, the festival celebrates the green credentials of Welsh wool and its versatility as a material for creative crafts\, designer clothes\, home furnishings and more.  Wonderwool Wales has grown year on year. It covers everything from the start to the end of the creative process – from exhibits of sheep\, through raw and hand dyed fibres\, yarn for knitting & crochet\, embellishments\, equipment\, dyes and books to superb examples of finished textile art\, craft\, clothing and home furnishings. \nBuy tickets for general admission tickets or workshops here: https://wonderwoolwales.ticketsrv.co.uk/product-collection/5 \nThe Festival was awarded The Best Event in the Mid Wales Tourism Awards 2019/2020. Wonderwool Wales has also been awarded Highly Commended several years running in the Let’s Knit British Knitting & Crochet Awards.
URL:https://www.riverknits.co.uk/event/wonderwool-wales-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Welsh Showground\, Llanelwedd\, Builth Wells\, Powys\, LD2 3SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wonderwool Wales":MAILTO:chrissie@wonderwoolwales.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Natural Dyeing - Textile Workshop by Vicki and Lorna
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating world of textile transformation in this workshop! The theme will be spring colour. \n \n \nLearn to dye cloth the natural way at this unique mobile workshop available around the Northampton and Milton Keynes area. You’ll learn how to select and prep fabric for natural dyeing\, experiment with modifiers to create various shades\, and work with two dye vats created from food waste and historic dye plants. Plus\, you’ll dye your very own organic cotton cushion cover or fabric metre to take home. \n\nDon’t worry if you’re new to natural dyeing – this workshop is designed for beginners and is a welcoming space to learn and experiment. \n\nDuring the workshop\, you’ll receive an introduction to plant dyeing and hot extraction methods for creating a dye vat. You’ll also try out different folding techniques and select patterns for your cushion cover\, all while sipping tea and enjoying some cake. \n\n\nLearn how to select and prepare fabric for natural dyeing\nDye fabric sample squares to take home; experimenting with different shibori/tie dye techniques\nExperiment with making different colour tones using natural mineral modifiers\nUse two hot extraction dye vats (made with food waste and historic dye plants) to dye your samples and fabric.\nDye an organic cotton cushion or 1m length of organic cotton fabric to take home with you\n\nAt the end of the session\, you’ll unfold your newly dyed creations\, witness the transformative process\, and leave with your personalised cushion cover/fabric and folded samples – unique textiles to cherish.
URL:https://www.riverknits.co.uk/event/introduction-to-natural-dyeing-workshop-by-vicki-and-lorna/
LOCATION:RiverKnits\, Building 5\, The Old Depot\, Bridge Street\, Weedon Bec\, Northamptonshire\, NN7 4PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sew & Grow Dyers":MAILTO:sewandgrowdyers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RiverKnits Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun day at the RiverKnits studio at the historic Royal Ordnance Depot in Weedon Bec\, Northamptonshire. We will have fabulous exhibitors\, demos\, workshops\, cake and more..! \n                                               \nMeet The Exhibitors »\nWorkshops & Talks »\nProgramme\nMARKETPLACE & CAFÉ OPENS | 10 am \nDEMO | Northants Spinners Weavers & Dyer’s Guild | ALL DAY \nWORKSHOP | Visible Mending with Lorna Foxton | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nTALK | The Wonder of Wool by author and knit designer Justine Lee | 1 pm \nWORKSHOP | Steeking with Marna Gilligan | 2 pm – 4 pm \nMUSIC | Join us for an informal folk jam | 3 pm \nMARKETPLACE & CAFÉ CLOSES | 4 pm \nCatering\nWe have local coffee roasters Yellow Bourbon serving hot and cold drinks\, and freshly baked cakes available all day. \nThere is also a micro-brewery on site and lots more to see and do! \nVenue Info »\nTickets\nGeneral Entry and Workshop tickets are on sale now. If you would like to attend a workshop\, please book that instead of an entry ticket. Workshop attendees will have full access to the event. \nGeneral Entry (advance booking): £5\nGeneral Entry (on the door): £6\nWorkshop Ticket (includes general entry): £40 \nPlease do book in advance if you can. It’s a big help for our caterers.\nChildren (under 16) and carers may attend free of charge. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n	RiverKnits Open Day – General Entry – 14th June 2026\n	£5.00\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n	Visible Mending Workshop – Ticket – 14th June 2026\n	£40.00\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n	Steeking Workshop – Ticket – 14th June 2026\n	£40.00\nAdd to cart
URL:https://www.riverknits.co.uk/event/riverknits-open-day-2026/
LOCATION:RiverKnits\, Building 5\, The Old Depot\, Bridge Street\, Weedon Bec\, Northamptonshire\, NN7 4PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows
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