Guild Events
2026 Upcoming Events:
(* indicates that we are looking for volunteers)
Board Meetings, via Zoom:
March 9, June 8, September 14, 2026
January 11, March 8, June 14, 2027
(All meetings begin at 7:00 PM.)
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Workshop with Donna Kay
9 am to 4 pm
Traditional Shetland Hap Shawl – 6 hours
Shetlanders are famous for their beautiful “one piece” shawl construction. Learn a simple, modern method for knitting a shawl from the center out while keeping the details that make a Shetland shawl unique. We will be knitting a sample size in class using traditional yarns and pattern stitches,
including lace edging. Chart reading, finishing and blocking will be covered in detail. Students will receive instructions for a full-size shawl.
Skill Level: Must be proficient at knitting and purling and have some lace knitting experience.
Materials List: Materials List: Please bring a 24” circular and a double point needle US size 7, stitch markers, safety pin, tapestry needle, and scissors. Yarn will be provided.
Materials Fee: $20 for folder, handouts, yarn for sampler and pattern for full size shawl.
Cost of the workshop is $42.00
The materials fee is to be paid to Donna at the workshop.
To register, contact Kathy Hurd (kshurd1229@gmail.com)
Annual Fashion Show and Potluck. Saturday, November 14:
Please note: the date of this event is being switched with the Annual Swap and & Sell meeting
10:00- 3:00, Epsom Fire Station Community Room
Pot Luck Luncheon – Bring your own utensils, and something yummy to share.
The guild will not be providing beverages at this event. Bring your own drink in a covered container.
Spinning wheels, drop spindles, and conversation circles encouraged.
2027 Events
Virtual spin-in Saturday, January 9, 2027
1-4 PM in celebration of St. Distaff’s Day aka Rock Day celebrated on January 7
Zoom link TBA
Annual Swap and Sell Meeting, Sunday, February 14, 2027
Please note: the date of this event is being switched with the Annual Fashion Show meeting
10:00- 3:00, Epsom Fire Station Community Room
Pot Luck Luncheon – Bring your own utensils, your own drink in a covered container and something yummy to share.
Spinning wheels, drop spindles, and conversation circles encouraged.
Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 4th, 2027
10:00- 3:00, Epsom Fire Station Community Room
Pot Luck Luncheon – Bring your own utensils, your own drink in a covered container and something yummy to share.
Spinning wheels, drop spindles, and conversation circles encouraged.
(Annual meeting alternates Saturday and Sunday)
Non (but still fun) Guild Events
2026 Southeast NH Spinners Guild events at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford:
All events run from 10-4 and include time to spin
Saturday, September 19, Dye Day (Indigo with Overdye) and Spin in 10-4 PM
Bring fabric or yarn.
To register email mona.lapierre@gmail.com by September 12, 2026.
Learn to Spin with Odediah Skolnick 11-3, on the last Sunday of each Month from May-September,
May 31st, June 28th, July 26th, August 30th and September 27, 2026.
Includes 2 hours of hands-on instruction followed by social spinning.
(Additional info: Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild FB page. All participants are encouraged to join and/or make a donation to to ARCH, the supporting organization for the Colonel Paul Wentworth House)
Spin-In hosted by Green Mountain Weavers and Spinners Guild:
Saturday , February 14th,9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer Street, North Adams, MA.
(Additional details available on the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild Facebook page)
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