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]
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| Abbreviation | IGWSD |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Weavers' Guild |
| Formation | 1975 |
| Founder | Lillias Mitchell |
| Type | educational and representative association |
Region | Ireland |
| Membership | hand weavers, spinners and dyers |
Official language | English |
| Affiliations | Associated Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (UK) |
| Website | www |
Editions of the IGWSD's newsletter are stored in the National Library of Ireland.[4]
Foundation
editThe Guild was founded in 1975 by Lillias Mitchell.[5][6][7] 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.[8]
Another one of its aims was to rekindle enthusiasm for classic forms of handweaving, spinning, and dyeing, which had been losing popularity.[9]
As described in Irish Tweed: History, Tradition, Fashion, the IGWSD, following its establishment, replaced the original Weavers' Guild, and initially published a regular newsletter and hosted monthly meetings, as well as educational events.[10][11]
Activities
editThe 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.[12] The Guild hold events for all levels, including introductory classes.[13] Locally, the IGWSD is a network of regional groups.[14] It runs workshops across the country.[15][16] In 1987, the Book of the Irish Countryside stated that the Guild "does much to promote interest in natural dyes."[17] It previously had a representative on the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland.[18] The Guild participated in an RTÉ historical exhibition in Merrion Square as part of its 1916 Easter Rising commemorations.[19] The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (IGWSD) is affiliated to the Associated Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers in the UK.[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers". Design & Crafts Council of Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Wool Spinning". Ask About Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Corrigan, Vawn (2019-03-11). Irish Aran: History, Tradition, Fashion. The O'Brien Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78849-109-9.
- ^ Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (1989). Newsletter /. Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
- ^ "Lillias Mitchell collection (1923-1987)". National Gallery of Ireland. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "History". Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Irish Arts Review. Irish Arts Review. 2006.
- ^ "About". Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Ireland of the Welcomes. Bord Failte-Irish Tourist Board. 1992.
- ^ Corrigan, Vawn (2020-03-09). Irish Tweed: History, Tradition, Fashion. The O'Brien Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78849-201-0.
- ^ Bennett, Roger. "Veronica Rowe - A Life in Irish Craft". making.ie. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ Irish Independent. 19 October 1993.
- ^ Thompson, Sylvia (2 April 2011). "Hands on Traditional skills and where to learn them". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Allen, Caroline (2019-06-02). "Meet the couple who downsized...to an alpaca farm". Agriland.ie. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Sayres, Meghan Nuttall (2006). Weaving Tapestry in Rural Ireland: Taipéis Gael, Donegal. Atrium. ISBN 978-0-9535353-3-0.
- ^ Barry, Aoife (2017-09-21). "Here's what's on this Culture Night for families". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ The Book of the Irish Countryside. Blackstaff Press. 1987. ISBN 978-0-85640-384-2.
- ^ Textilforum. Textilforum e.V. Arbeitsgemeinschaft f. Textil, Vereinregister. 1996.
- ^ "Merrion Square Tented Village". 1916.rte.ie. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Allen, Caroline (2018-10-06). "'We won't fix the poor wool prices overnight': Exploring options for Irish wool". Agriland.ie. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
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