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• 30th Anniversary Exhibition

  • Start
    23 Apr 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    11 May 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Newtown Textile Museum

  30th Anniversary Exhibition of braiding excellence.

  Newtown Textile Museum

  5-7 Commercial Street,

  Newtown SY16 2BL

  23 April – 11 May 2024

  newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk

  
  

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• Jacqui Carey - Purse Strings

  • Start
    27 Apr 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    28 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ottery St Mary

  Workshop description:
  Make a range of different silk braids using recipes from historic manuals dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. The workshop will start with the basic principles of the technique, looking at materials, preparation and the process of loop-manipulation.
  Students will begin by working through a series of different braid structures and patterns that can all be made by a single worker. Then, making the most of this Ideal opportunity, students will be able to team up with a partner in order to try out some more elaborate braids that require ‘two bodies’ (as well as looking at some ideas of how the recipes can be adapted to do on your own). Historical context and the study of surviving examples will be covered throughout the workshop.
  All materials included

     
  

  I will provide:
  Light lunch and drinks (dietary restrictions = please advise in advance)
  Loan of equipment in class
  Materials for classroom test pieces

  Date:
  27th & 28th April 2024
  10am – 4pm
  

  Venue:
  Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK.
  Price:
  £190 per student.
  (£95 non-refundable deposit to secure a place, balance due 2 months before class

  Please contact Jacqui Carey, jacqui@careycompany.com if interested
  

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• Wonderwool Wales

  • Start
    27 Apr 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    28 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM

  The Braid Societ will be exhibiting at Wonderwool Wales
  

  https://wonderwoolwales.co.uk/

  
  

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    04 May 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    08 Jun 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Aldbourne Come and Try Day

  • When
    09 Jun 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  Come and Try Day at Aldbourne. 

  Held in The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  £8 to include tea, coffee, soft drinks and home made cakes

  Bring a packed lunch or go next door to the Co-op to buy sandwiches
  

   For more information, contact aldbournebraids 'at' btinternet.com

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• 30th Anniversary Exhibition

  • Start
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    13 Jul 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Newtown Textile Museum

  30th Anniversary Exhibition of braiding excellence.

  Scotland:

  Borders Textile Towerhouse,

  1 Tower Knowe,

  Hawick TD9 9BZ

  22 June - 13 July 2024

  www.liveborders.org.uk

   

  
  

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    06 Jul 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Aldbourne Come and Try Day

  • When
    04 Aug 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  Come and Try Day at Aldbourne. 

  Held in The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  £8 to include tea, coffee, soft drinks and home made cakes

  Bring a packed lunch or go next door to the Co-op to buy sandwiches
  

   For more information, contact aldbournebraids 'at' btinternet.com

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    10 Aug 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    07 Sep 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Jacqui Carey - Historic English needlework purse

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    15 Sep 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ottery St Mary

  Workshop description:

  The tiny ʻstrawberryʼ purse in the Metropolitan Museum (accession number
  29.23.23) was originally described as crochet. However, Jacqui has revived the
  historic technique to create a replica. This beautiful little purse is made entirely of little stitches (no fabric!) and can be easily worked in the hand, making it an ideal travel project. During the workshop, Jacqui will share her research work by discussing other surviving examples and their context. The Metropolitanʼs purse will be examined in detail, answering such questions as to why the design goes wonky!
  Students will have the opportunity to practice the techniques before making their own version of the strawberry purse, or the Ring ‘O Roses version based on Lynn Hulse’s purse. All materials provided.

    
  

  I will provide:
  Light lunch and drinks (dietary restrictions = please advise in advance)
  Loan of equipment in class
  Materials for classroom test pieces

  Date:
  14th & 15th September 2024
  10am – 4pm
  

  Venue:
  Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK.
  Price:
  £190 per student.
  (£95 non-refundable deposit to secure a place, balance due 2 months before class

  Please contact Jacqui Carey, jacqui@careycompany.com if interested
  

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• Jacqui Carey - Kumihimo

  • Start
    21 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    22 Sep 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ottery St Mary

  Workshop description:

  Kumihimo is the gentle art of Japanese braidmaking. This introductory course for beginners and improvers covers the basic knowledge required for braiding on a marudai. Those with experience can start the course as a re-cap, before moving on to new territory. Small class numbers allow for individual tuition, allowing students to progress at their own pace in any direction they please.
  The rhythmic movements of kumihimo make the craft an aesthetic activity and the finished braids can be the perfect complement to any textile craft. They can also be a feature in their own right, such as jewellery. Students will be able to produce a range of samples, with the option of continuing to finished items.

  The course will cover various aspects of the subject including the following-
  1) Equipment-what, why and how.
  2) Warp threads - what, why and how.
  3) Working techniques-how to braid and improve one’s style.
  4) Braiding sequences - a variety of different structures and patterns.
  5) Pattern design - how to use the grid system to create your own designs
  6) Finishing techniques - a range of fancy finishes including tassels.

     
  

     
  

  I will provide:
  Light lunch and drinks (dietary restrictions = please advise in advance)
  Loan of equipment in class

  A small selection of threads (traditional threads will be available for purchase).
  

  Students will need:
  Additional threads/yarns in a range of colours: any type – from chunky wools, fancy fibres though to cotton perle, fine silk, etc.
  Own equipment: Marudai, bobbins, counterbalance weights, chopstick, S-hook, warping posts and scissors (or equipment available for loan in class).
  Comfortable clothing (trousers or full skirt) for a ‘cello’ playing posture.
  

  Date:
  21st & 22nd September 2024
  10am – 4pm
  

  Venue:
  Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK.
  Price:
  £190 per student.
  (£95 non-refundable deposit to secure a place, balance due 2 months before class

  Please contact Jacqui Carey, jacqui@careycompany.com if interested
  

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    12 Oct 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Aldbourne Come and Try Day

  • When
    13 Oct 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  Come and Try Day at Aldbourne. 

  Held in The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  £8 to include tea, coffee, soft drinks and home made cakes

  Bring a packed lunch or go next door to the Co-op to buy sandwiches
  

   For more information, contact aldbournebraids 'at' btinternet.com

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    02 Nov 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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• Aldbourne Come and Try Day

  • When
    08 Dec 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  Come and Try Day at Aldbourne. 

  Held in The Memorial Hall, Oxford St, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 2DQ

  £8 to include tea, coffee, soft drinks and home made cakes

  Bring a packed lunch or go next door to the Co-op to buy sandwiches
  

   For more information, contact aldbournebraids 'at' btinternet.com

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• Braid and Banter

  • When
    14 Dec 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Our social chat, Braid and Banter will be held on Zoom  at 10 am EST, 3pm UK time and 4pm in Europe.    For anyone who has not joined before, you can join us at any time between 3 and 5pm (UK time) - we know it is early on the west coast of the USA but several people join us for breakfast!  It is an informal chat about what people are doing, questions they may have, how to use equipment so do join us on Saturday.
  
  The meeting id is the same as previously used.    If you are a member of the Braid Society, you can find the meeting information if you log into the Members Area on www.braidsociety.com and look under Braid and Banter
  
  If you would like to join us but you don't have the details, please email Robyn Jackson at goldenrabbitkumihimo@gmail.com or Debbie admin@braidsociety.com
  

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