https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/ News OpenACS 5.0 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=61326095 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=61326095 We are very excited to bring our community Table Runner to the Saxon Fayre!This unique textile, which was made from locally grown flax, all hand-spun and naturally dyed, will be on display at All Saints Church in Kingston all day on Saturday 25th July 2026. Please come over to see our stand and  this wonderful work created by 87 weavers from around the Borough.  Our weaving loom will also be out for anyone willing to have a try.  Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59772155 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59772155 From 9th March we will be moving our Mindful Mondays sessions to Sunray Centre permanently.  Over the past 4 years our meetings have grown and the number of participants have expanded considerably.  We see new visitors each month and sadly our community kitchen at Tolworth Station  is no longer suitable for this weekly activity. We will meet every week 11:00 - 2:00 at Sunray Community Centre Knollmead, Tolworth KT5 9QP Open to ALL.  Sun, 31 May 2026 22:26:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=60463361 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=60463361 SUNRAY LACE is a new project for our Fibre Fridays sessions at Sunray Community Centre focused on the revival of the traditional lacemaking techniques in the area of Hogsmill and Tolworth.  Regular drop-in workshops will begin on Friday 8th May! All interested to learn and those with lacemaking experience willing to share their knowledge can join us every 2nd and 4th Friday 10am -12pm. We want to hear from anyone who makes or used to make lace locally. Any type - bobbin, crochet, tatting ... Sat, 02 May 2026 01:54:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59814662 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59814662 To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we are giving away FREE cross-stitch patterns of our Blue Cornflowers tapestry and invite you to participate in this embroidery project!   PATTERNS There are 3 sizes to choose from below: Blue Cornflower 2026 large part 1 Blue Cornflower 2026 large part 2 Blue Cornflower 2026 large part 3 Blue Cornflower 2026 large part 4 Blue Cornflower 2026 large part 5                    This larg... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:26:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59969650 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=59969650 Our 2026 flax growing season has begun! We have several plots around the borough where you can join in and get involved in the process. Here are the upcoming dates: Sunray Community Centre - 27th March 10am -12pm Tolworth Station Community Garden - 14th April 11am - 2pm Dorich House Museum - 17th April  12pm -2pm Hogsmill Community Garden - 22nd April 12pm -2pm    To sign up please follow this link Sow To Sew Eventbrite Events Hope to see you there!   VOLUNTEERING We also h... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:00 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=56948306 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=56948306 Winter Weaving programme continues! We meet regularly at Sunray Community Centre for our Fibre Fridays every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. The sessions start at 10 am and finish at 12  noon and  focus on various weaving techniques. During the workshops there will be an opportunity to participate in our latest community weaving project - the linen Table Runner.  Please check our Eventbrite page on the link below for more details and to book a free place. Eventbrite Sow To Sew ... Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:27:54 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=55345127 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=55345127 Join us for our next Thursday Tapestry sesssion on 15th January❗️   Fortnightly cross stitch embroidery sessions. Free and fully accessible. 10:30 am - 1pm. Please check the EVENTS page here for current dates: All Saints EVENTS Our large embroidery frame will be set up in the café area for the group to work on the tapestry together. New participants are welcome to join in. No experience is necessary; we will provide all needles and threads and teach the cross-stitch technique. Just... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:11:58 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=57605016 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=57605016 We're are ver excited to invite you to our unique textile exhibition at the Ancient Market House in Kingston!   This year-long project was based on the ancient craft and tradition of textile recycling from Bangladesh and India. The technique used was a simple running stitch; the base textiles were lightweight scarves and items that participants found in their wardrobes. We hosted introductory workshops to teach the method and allow for exploration of textiles by producing small samples fi... Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:34:57 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=57491290 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=57491290 Heritage Harvest Day   All Saints Church garden   Sunday 28th September. 11:00 - 15:00   Free Event   An outdoor display of old crafts and traditional techniques with demonstrations and talks about natural resources and homemade processes to spread awareness of sustainable, regenerative and more harmonious ways of making.   Come and experience the processing of this year’s flax harvest from our local community gardens, fibre and yarn samples, textile & craft ... Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:29:36 GMT https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=56948602 https://e-voice.org.uk/ariadnesthreadgroup/news/one-entry?entry_id=56948602 We are proud to be part of KINGSTON 2O25 Celebrations! You can see us and join our projects on several ocassions: KANTHAS OF FRIENDSHIP outdoor display at the Ancient Market Place - 19th July 12:30pm. BLUE CONRNFLOWERS tapestry participation at the Ancient Market House - 23rd July 10am - 2pm. SAXON FAYRE at Canbury Gardens - 26th July 10am - 3pm. KANTHAS OF FRIENDSHIP indoor textile exhibition at the Ancient Market House - 17-30th Sept.  ALL EVENTS FREE. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:52:48 GMT