History:

Frome Textile Workshop was formed in 1993 on the demise of a regular adult education class in spinning, weaving and dyeing in order to ensure the continuation of these traditional crafts and provide a meeting place to share knowledge and develop skills. We decided to become a charitable incorporated organisation in 2018 and changed our name to Frome Weavers Spinners & Dyers to clarify what we do.

Fees:

• £28 per calendar month 
• Full access at any time with no further cost

Join Us:

• We welcome all abilities and interests
• We are a friendly, supportive group passionate about our craft and love to share it with others and pass on our skills.
• We have all the equipment necessary to weave or spin permanently set up at our workshop for use by members  
• You can try out a wide range of looms and/or wheels
• Learn new skills from existing members whenever you want to at no extra charge
• You can attend on either or both of our group meet-up days every week or whenever suits you.
• Refreshments are provided
• You would have access to the premises at any time after your first month or four visits, whichever is longer
• All facilities, resources, equipment and tuition is  available to you
• There are regular group activities, demonstrations and workshops for members only 
• Some small items of equipment and books can be borrowed
• Local exhibitions of members’ work 
• You would have automatic membership of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (AGWSD). 
• • Access to the AGWSD website members’ section
  • Savings on subscription to The Journal of the WSD
  • Summer Schools
  • Certificates in Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing
  • Exhibition of members work

Further Information:

• Experienced weavers and spinners as well as complete beginners are very welcome to join

• We all contribute by sharing what we know and taking time to help each other so that we learn and enjoy our craft together. It is a very relaxed, sociable and informal way of learning

• As we progress, we aim to help support the group by donating one item to our twice yearly sales. 

• All members help run the group

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