Local Craft Groups

If once a month is far too long to go without linking up with fellow crafters, here is a list of various local craft groups, many of which are run by our members, that you would be more than welcome to join.

Group name	Contact	Location	Time and date
Wolds Spinners	Liz Smedley	Wetwang Village Hall, YO25 9XX	13.30–16.00 (£2.00) 2nd Tuesday of the month
Spinning & Craft Group	Teresa 01347 878447	Sheriff Hutton Methodist Chapel	10.30–15.00 (£3.00) 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December
Woolly Wednesdays	Bertie Harte 01653 658039	Old School Room, Leavening, Malton, YO17 9SA	13.30–16.00 Every Wednesday (except during August) Bring own mug: tea, coffee & cake provided!
Norton Spinning and Knitting Group	Jean Stothard	Norton Library, YO17 9ES	10.00–13.00 (small donation to the library) Last Tuesday of each month
Spin & Tonic	Anne Bryszkiewski (BZ) and Madeline Evans	Askham Bar Tesco, Community Room	10.00–13.00 (Free!) Second and last Friday each month
Spin Off, Fibre Crafts Group	Beryl Thompson	Inn on the Moor, Goathland, YO22 5LZ	10.30–14.30 Last Thursday of the month
Maple Mondays	Helen Butt	Maple café, Holmsley Lane, Woodlesford, LS26 8RY	1-3:30 pm The meeting date changes monthly. Please email the committee and Helen will confirm what day it is on

Items for free, for sale, for loan, external events, tuition and special requests

For Sale
I am selling on behalf of a friend, who is downsizing, a Saxony style wheel.  It is heavy, looks like oak.  16 spokes, 53cm(20.75 ins) diameter wheel, double band drive, 86cm(34ins) high to top of wheel.  One bobbin.  No makers mark. Dark, well-kept patina in lovely condition, no worm or warping, spins true, no wobble – the wheel is in alignment, and clean.  Not tried plying but it spins well. Distaff holder. Tension adjuster works well, con-rod/treadle connection replaced is now leather for smoother operation.   The owner has had this wheel for years in her front room on display.  I’ve serviced it – all lubricated and ready to go.  Please make any reasonable offer over £150.00.  Two/three bobbins can be easily made from the one on the wheel, I can help with that.  Please contact Liz on 01377 288180 or text to 07798 762353 or email me, I am in most days if you want to come and have a look at this wheel. Email:  elizabeth.smedley21@outlook.com   The wheel is in Fridaythorpe.

HELP NEEDED, FLAX – A lady in Middlesbrough has requested help after growing and retting some flax. Could you help or advise how to “Scrutch and Hackle” her harvest? Please contact Dot Seddon who will put you in contact – dot.seddon@ntlworld.com

Event
We have been contacted by Toby a volunteer for a social enterprise called “This is Scarborough” which aims to promote the town centre. The majority of the businesses are independents and many of them are artists, creatives or craftspeople.“We have established a new artisan market called Scarborough Coble Market which is the second Sunday of every month. As part of the event we are paying a number of selected craftspeople to provide demonstrations at the event between 10 and 3 and we wondered if any of your members might be interested.Our web site is coblemarket.co.uk and you can find out more about This is Scarborough at thisisscarborough.org.uk or feel free to pass my email address which is toby@thisisscarborough.org.uk
Hand spun, hand knitted jumper: We have been approached by someone who would like a hand spun, hand knitted jumper. They are wanting to know if this is something that someone is willing to do and also what the cost would be please? If anyone is able to help please can you contact Gavin Webb on 07903582484 to discuss the potential options. Thank you.

Event
A loom weaving workshop at The Reading Room in Goathland on 5^th August with Penny, it’s part of a creative programme of events called Whitby Gathers https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitbygathers

The events are free or you can donate if you’d like to. The programme has been supported by the Arts Council. Please have a look and book a place if you’d like to come – loom weaving workshop https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitbygathers/2318411?date=2026-08-05

Or click on this link to view and book other creative workshops, there are a few more at the Reading Room in Goathland and others at various venues in and around Whitby https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitbygathers

Our members businesses

Beechwood Crafts – ‘A variety of craft courses by an expert spinner and external tutors, including spinning, leatherwork, needle felting, lino printing and more’.

Beverley Usher – shawls, scarves, table decor

Blue Coat Farm Beef and Lamb – Beef boxes from a regenerative farm

Homecrafts Unlimited – ‘Expert tuition in spinning and weaving plus a variety of woven and knitted items as well as paintings’.

Maureen Johnstone – rainbow dyed mohair, teeswater, hand dyed embroidery threads, mojo54@icloud.com

Kerry Spindles – ‘Hand turned wooden spindles made in East Yorkshire’.

Laura’s Wooly Creations – ‘Hand dyed and woven rugs made from a pet flock of sheep in East Yorkshire’.

Louleigh – ‘Knitting Vlog and shop by an expert knitter and pattern tester’.

Smart Stitches – ‘Hand dyed yarn and fibre, knitting notions and accessories’.

The Knitting Geneologist – ‘A variety of books, patterns, kits and tuition based on historic textiles and techniques by the Museums’ ‘In house’ crafter.

Velvet Mushroom – needle felting and art yarns