Join a knitting club!
This month we introduce you to a popular Cornish club – Plymouth Traditional Craft Group organised by textile expert, Helen Round
When it comes to pinning down the characteristics of the perfect crafting club, they don’t come much more convincing than those of the Plymouth Traditional Craft Group! This great club was originally conceived in partnership with the Plymouth and District Racial Equality Council. It was set up to encourge women of all ages and backgrounds to come together and share and learn traditional crafts, while learning about di erent people and cultiures.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The busy crafting group celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018 and you’ll often find them making for local charity groups, with hundreds of items already made and donated.
The club is led by a professional freelance textile artist Helen Round. Helen brings a wealth of creative talent and inspiration to the crafters, who range from novice to expert in skill level. No matter what their experience, everyone gets a warm welcome at Plymouth Traditional Craft Group!
THE BIG KNIT
Never ones to shy away from a challenge, each year the group embark on a Big Knit! This annual event is designed to help a number of local charities as well as draw on the creative inspiration of the individuals in the group. Its also a huge community event, involving the talents of local school children.
Want to know more? The group meet every Friday from 10am-noon in the Charter Room, Floor 2 at Plymouth Guildhall, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA. There’s a voluntary subscription of £1 per week. For more information or if you would like to join the group please contact them at the museum on 01752 304774.