GUIDE TO MAY
5 May, 5:30pm KNITTING WORKSHOP
ArtHaus – Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley Street, Birmingham
Come along to one of four fantastic workshops where you can improve techniques and knitting, and work on a project. Hosted by tutor Zarina Keyani, it’s recommended that you attend at least two sessions out of the four, this is to ensure completion of your project. Tea and co ee will be provided. Please note that prior booking is essential on Eventbrite.
Workshops cost £20 each. For further details visit bit.ly/2uLzJOV or contact Jo on 0770 7278398 for more information.
9-10 May, 10am-5pm (4pm on Sunday) BUXTON WOOL GATHERING
Buxton Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BE
After the success of last year, Buxton Wool Gathering is back for 2020 in the stunning Peak District. Exhibitors for this year include The Yarn Badger, Sable Yarns and Debonnaire Yarns, plus so many more exciting names!
Tickets start from £5 per person. For more visit www.buxtonwool.co.uk.
9-10 May CORNISH FIBRE FESTIVAL
Royal Cornwall Showground Exhibition Centre, Whitecross, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
Set in an inspiring backdrop of the Cornish countryside, and with over 50 exhibitors from the world of fibre and yarn, the Cornish Fibre Festival is a treat for any knitter. This fab festival has been designed with access to all, and there will even be quiet mornings to give you a chance to browse the stalls and products before the gates o cially open. Onsite camping is also available. Tickets start from £10. For more visit bit.ly/2FTqWgl.
16-17 May WOOL @ JUNCTION 13
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Sta ordshire ST19 5RE
Featuring workshops and street food, this jam-packed weekend is a yarn-fest for all the family to enjoy. Keep an eye out on the main website for the list of exhibitors and workshops for this year. The event is easily accessible from Junction 13 on the M6. There will also be a free car park for visitors and a free tractor and trailer ride from the car park to the event site!
Tickets start from £5.50 for one day and £9 for the whole weekend when booked in advance online. For further information visit www.wool-j13.uk.
17 May WILD ABOUT WOOL
The Watershed, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire HD7 5JN
You’re welcome to come along to this annual pop-up yarn market held in The Watershed studio. Amongst the bustling diverse crowd, peruse squishy skeins, discuss favourite new products and even swap unwanted yarn.
For more visit www.kcguild.org.uk/events/archive/2020?&page=5.