Английская Википедия:Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers

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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][3]

Foundation

The Guild was founded in 1975 by Lillias Mitchell.[4][5][6] The Guild has three stated 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.[7]

As described in Irish Tweed: History, Tradition, Fashion, the IGWSD, following its establishment, initially published a regular newsletter and hosted monthly meetings and educational events.[8]

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 Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers traditionally held a major annual exhibition in Dublin.[9] The Guild hold events for all levels, including introductory classes.[10] Locally, the IGWSD is a network of regional groups.[11] It runs workshops across the country.[12][13] In 1987, the Book of the Irish Countryside stated that the Guild "does much to promote interest in natural dyes."[14] It previously had a representative on the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland.[15] The Guild participated in an RTÉ historical exhibition in Merrion Square as part of its 1916 Easter Rising commemorations.[16] The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (IGWSD) is affiliated to the Associated Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers in the UK.[17]

See also

References

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