GUIDE TO MARCH 2023
4-5 March
YORKSHIRE YARN FEST
Sandburn Hall, Flaxburn, York YO60 7RG
Come and join in a whole weekend of celebrations of all things craft, with crafting social events, a marketplace of great vendors and workshops. It’s located just off the A64, between York and Malton with easy transport links and lots of free parking. Accessible to all, lift to first floor room and workshops. Find out more at www.yorkshireyarnfest.com 11-12 March
MARIE WALLIN WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, Cumbria
The projects are exclusive designs by Marie and the price of each weekend workshop includes all the British Breeds yarn to finish the project, a delicious buffet lunch on each day along with plenty of tea and coffee and afternoon homemade cake!
£225 for the two-day workshop, www.mariewallin.com/workshops.html 18-19 March
EAST ANGLIA YARN FESTIVAL
The Norfolk Showground Arena, Dereham Road, Norwich NR5 0TT East Anglia’s premier fibre festival is bringing fantastic exhibitors to Norwich for the second year running. A two-day event celebrating all things yarn and fibre-based, including local businesses as well as more from all over the UK. Find ample parking, workshops and social evening events too.
For more visit www.eastangliayarnfestival.com 23-26 March
THE STITCH SHOW
The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London
Discover hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, drop-in areas, fashion exhibitions, textile installations, as well as exciting exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies. Spend a day re-stocking your yarn stash, learning to knit, mastering the art of tailoring and more. www.thestitchfestival.co.uk/workshops/ 27 March
FINISHING KNITTING TECHNIQUES
Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9DT
Perfect for confident knitters who want to improve the finishing aspects of their work, Tracy Chapman will take you through those little details that give your work a professional finish. This one-day workshop costs £83, including tuition, all materials, three course hot/cold buffet lunch and refreshments. www.dillington.com/learn/programme/finishing-knitting-techniques/
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.