The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers

The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers (IGWSD) is an organisation for the promotion and preservation of hand weaving, spinning and dyeing in Ireland.[1][2]

Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers
Formation1975
Region
Ireland
Membership
hand weavers, spinners and dyers
Official language
English
Websitewww.weavespindye.ie

Foundation

The Guild was founded in 1975 by Lillias Mitchell.[3][4] The Guild has three aims: "To promote and encourage the crafts of Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing. To educate through workshops, lectures and demonstrations. To compile a library and information on materials and equipment." The members include artists, amateurs, and beginners.[5]

Activities

The Guild holds meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and demonstrations nationwide. They also participate in the annual Knitting and Stitching Show in the Royal Dublin Society.[1] The Guild hold events for all levels, including introductory classes.[6]

References
  1. "Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers". Design & Crafts Council of Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  2. "Wool Spinning". Ask About Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  3. "Lillias Mitchell collection (1923-1987)". National Gallery of Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  4. "History". Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  5. "About". Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  6. Thompson, Sylvia (2 April 2011). "Hands on Traditional skills and where to learn them". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
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