BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kath Andrews Designs - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kath Andrews Designs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kath Andrews Designs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T160000 DTSTAMP:20240724T123558Z CREATED:20240618T114849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T123558Z UID:10104-1723888800-1723910400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Pop Up Wool Show\, 17 Aug 2024 DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to be exhibiting at the Pop Up Wool Show once more this year. It was my first yarn show and will always hold a special place in my heart! The lovely venue of Hulme Hall is in Port Sunlight and is very near the wonderful Lady Lever Art Gallery – why not visit both?! \nNow in its 10th year\, the Pop Up Wool Show has a selection of  vendors selling everything from hand dyed yarns and fibres to felting kits and needles. \nEntry is £4 per person and is available on the door or online here tickets \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/pop-up-wool-show/ LOCATION:Hulme Hall\, 23 Bolton Road\, Port Sunlight\, Wirral\, CH62 5DH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kath-Andrews-Designs-at-Wool-in-Garden-City-4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T203000 DTSTAMP:20240625T083322Z CREATED:20240616T093053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T083322Z UID:10092-1720636200-1720643400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Next Steps in Two Colour Brioche Knitting DESCRIPTION:Develop your two colour brioche knitting skills further with increases and decreases to create wonderful geometric and curved shapes. \nTwo increases and three decreases enable you to knit this splendid geometric swatch. Even better\, they’re some of the most commonly used incs/decs so you’ll be able to tackle a wide range of brioche patterns after taking this workshop. \n2-hour workshop\, £25\, including yarn. \nBring 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long) with you. Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required – cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl\, some experience of knitting basic two-colour brioche stitch \nRefreshments can be bought from the shop during the workshop. \nEntry to the shop for the workshop (and free parking) is at the back of the shop (the entrance to the shopping precinct is closed in the evenings). Turn into Precinct Way\, then take the first right into the loading area of the shopping precinct. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/next-steps-in-two-colour-brioche-knitting/ LOCATION:Shaz’s Shabby Chic\, Shopping Precinct\, Buckley\, Flintshire\, CH7 2EF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_7612.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T163000 DTSTAMP:20240419T155220Z CREATED:20240419T155112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T155220Z UID:9331-1719568800-1719678600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Wool@J13 DESCRIPTION:Wool@J13 was a great show last year (pic from last year’s show) and I am so pleased to be exhibiting with them again this year. \nA celebration of all things woolly\, just 25 mins from J13 of the M6 or a stone’s throw from the A51. \nWool@J13 2024 is set to show you all manner of all things wool\, celebrating the diversity within this one word. Whether you are a knitter\, crocheter\, dyer\, needle felter\, sock maker or just plain curious\, we have notions & potions of all shapes\, sizes and colours just dyed and presented for you at Wool@J13 2024.  Exhibitors will again be travelling from all over the country to The Heritage at Bishton in Staffordshire\, where we have been invited to stage our 2024 show by the renowned Stafford Northcote family\, former owners of neighbouring Bishton Hall from 1946 when it became the new home of St Bede’s School up until when the Hall was sold in 2018. \nHere you can find all the information you need. Find details about the event\, exhibitors\, workshops\, camping\, the venue and much more!\nTickets are available here\nDay tickets online £5.50 (+ booking fee) or £7 on the gate\nWeekend tickets online £10.50 (+ booking fee) or £12 on the gate. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/woolj13/ LOCATION:The Heritage\, Bishton\, The Heritage\, Bishton\, Wolsley Bridge\, Staffordshire\, ST17 0XL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4619.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T163000 DTSTAMP:20240613T052741Z CREATED:20240514T075142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T052741Z UID:9785-1718289000-1718296200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Pride Flag Knitting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – this workshop has been cancelled by the venue due to lack of bookings. \nI’m leading a knitting workshop at Qube in Oswestry next month as part of Oswestry Pride and we’re going to be knitting pride flags! \nThe workshop is Thursday June 13th\, 2.30-4.30pm and costs £20 per person. All yarn is supplied (West Yorkshire Spinners’ ColourLab DK\, a 100% wool)\, bring 4mm needles if you have them or you can use ours. You can book through Qube’s website. \nThe workshop is suitable for a range of knitting experience: there is a flag suitable for beginners (pic 2\, garter stitch stripes)\, one for those who want to experiment with texture (pic 4\, stocking with a moss stitch border)\, and two for those who want to try intarsia (pics 1 & 3). \nThe stocking stitch with moss stitch border patterns (pics 3 & 4) come from Knit Picks’ blog\, where they published a whole range of pride flags last June\, and the garter stitch patterns (pics 1 & 2) come from me. \n \n \n \n \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/pride-flag-knitting-workshop/ LOCATION:Qube\, Oswestry\, Oswald Road\, Oswestry\, Shropshire\, SY11 1RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7234.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Qube%2C Oswestry":MAILTO:info@qube-oca.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20240419T154004Z CREATED:20240419T154004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T154004Z UID:9326-1717236000-1717257600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:North Wales Wool & Fibre Festival DESCRIPTION:A celebration of wool and fibre in North Wales. Highlighting the best producers\, retailers and supporters of wool and fibre use. The exhibitors are hand picked and will be showing a wide variety of wool and fibre products. Individuals and groups who support and educate in fibre\, and wool use will be present. All under cover in the Deiniol Centre\, Bangor\, LL57 1NW. \nFree entry to public. \nI am delighted to be exhibiting at this new festival of Welsh wool & fibre! I’ll have all my Welsh inspired and named designs with me\, along with kits that use Welsh wool and much more! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/north-wales-wool-fibre-festival/ LOCATION:Deiniol Centre\, Bangor\, LL57 1NW CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Im-exhibiting-at.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T153000 DTSTAMP:20240521T161749Z CREATED:20240419T160158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T161749Z UID:9338-1716469200-1716478200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:*Postponed* Beginners' Knitting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Workshop postponed – new date in the autumn will be announced when known.\nThis workshop is perfect for both absolute beginners to knitting and those returning after a long break.\n\nYou will learn the sturdy cable cast-on technique\, how to knit\, purl\, ‘read’ your knitting\, count your rows\, cast off\, work a simple seam and stuff your work to make a cute little stuffed owl.\n\n£30 Price\, includes all materials and the loan of 4mm knitting needles which you can purchase at the end of the workshop. (You can bring your own 4mm knitting needles if you have them). Also includes drinks and cake.\n\nTo book click ‘Going’ on the Facebook event and PM Ditzy Rose or email Nikki@ditzyrose.co.uk Full payment required before the day.\n\nPrevious experience required: none!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/beginners-knitting-workshop/ LOCATION:Ditzy Rose Makery\, Century House\, High Street\, Tattenhall\, Cheshire\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5984.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Ditzy Rose":MAILTO:nikki@ditzyrose.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20240419T153149Z CREATED:20240419T153149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T153149Z UID:9320-1716026400-1716134400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Buxton Wool Gathering DESCRIPTION:I am so pleased to be exhibiting at Buxton Wool Gathering again in 2024. \nBuxton Wool Gathering is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn\, held in the gateway to the Peak District. \nWhether you’re into spinning\, felting\, weaving\, knitting\, or crochet\, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest\, craftiest people around. \nThere are also tickets available for a ‘Quiet Hour’ on Sunday 9-10am (same price as a regular day ticket). These allow you to enter from 9am on Sunday morning. We have a limited number of these tickets and they’re intended for anybody who would prefer to avoid a large crowd – these tickets are also valid for the rest of the day so you could leave mid-morning and return in the afternoon (Sunday afternoon is generally quieter at yarn shows). \nHere you can find all the information you need. Find details about the event\, the exhibitors\, Buxton\, and the venue. You can also book tickets online. Tickets are £5 or £8 for a weekend ticket. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/buxton-wool-gathering/ LOCATION:Buxton Pavilion Gardens\, St John's Road\, Buxton\, Derbyshire\, SK17 6BE CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kath-Andrews-Designs-at-Buxton-Wool-Gathering-May-2023.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T163000 DTSTAMP:20240416T165538Z CREATED:20240416T163542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T165538Z UID:9290-1714212000-1714321800@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Wonderwool Wales DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to be exhibiting at Wonderwool Wales for the first time this year. Find me in Hall 3\, Stand W16. \n \nWonderwool Wales is the premier Wool & Natural Fibre Festival in Wales and is held annually on the last weekend in April at the Royal Welsh Showground\, Builth Wells\, Powys. \nSaturday 10am – 5.30pm \nSunday 10am – 4.30pm \nBuy your tickets here \nFirst held in 2006 to promote the market for Welsh wool and add value to product for small wool & fibre producers in Wales\, the festival celebrates the green credentials of Welsh wool and its versatility as a material for creative crafts\, designer clothes\, home furnishings and more. Wonderwool Wales has grown year on year. It covers everything from the start to the end of the creative process – from exhibits of sheep\, through raw and hand dyed fibres\, yarn for knitting & crochet\, embellishments\, equipment\, dyes and books to superb examples of finished textile art\, craft\, clothing and home furnishings. \nThe Festival was awarded The Best Event in the Mid Wales Tourism Awards 2019/2020. Wonderwool Wales has also been awarded Highly Commended several years running in the Let’s Knit British Knitting & Crochet Awards. \nHere you can find all the information you need. Find details about the event\, the exhibitors\, the Wool Schools\, and the venue. \nEntry Tickets are £12 for the day or £22 for the whole weekend. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/wonderwool-wales/ LOCATION:Royal Welsh Showground\, Builth Wells\, Powys\, LD2 3SY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/We-are-exhibiting-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T203000 DTSTAMP:20240416T172611Z CREATED:20240416T162255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T172611Z UID:9275-1713983400-1713990600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Brioche Knitting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, as well as a brioche  increase (and maybe even a decrease!). \n \n2-hour workshop\, £25\, including yarn. \nBook your ticket here \nBring 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long) with you. Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required – cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nRefreshments can be bought from the shop during the workshop. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/introduction-to-brioche-knitting-workshop/ LOCATION:Shaz’s Shabby Chic\, Shopping Precinct\, Buckley\, Flintshire\, CH7 2EF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3409.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Andrews Designs":MAILTO:contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR