The Web Information Point (WIP) provides information to Guilds affiliated to the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers.
It is regularly updated, making it an invaluable source of information that will keep your Guild in close contact with the Association. It is intended to provide a useful reference point for all Guild members.
1) AGWSD
What is the Association
How to contact the Association
More Information
Association Website
2) Association Constitution
AGWSD Constitution 2021
3) Certificates
Foundation Certificates
Certificate of Achievement CoA
Certificate in Advanced Textile Studies CATS
4) The AGWSD Stuart Groom Memorial Library
The Stuart Groom Memorial Library
5) Running a Guild : Roles and responsibilities
Considering starting a new guild ? Hints, tips and application form
Duties of a Guild Secretary.
Duties of a Guild Treasurer.
Duties of a Programme Secretary
Timetable of Association mailings to Guilds and from Guilds to the Association.
Information regarding the payment of Association affiliation fees and
the Association’s Public Liability Insurance.
Promoting your Guild and keeping members
6) Speakers List
AGWSD Speakers’ list
7) Association AGMs
AGM 2021
AGM 2020
8) Exhibitions
AGWSD National Exhibition 2022 – General Information
Guild Exhibitions
9) Health & Safety
Health and Safety Policy and Information – New 08/2021
10) Association Events
Area links and contact details
Duties of an event Convenor
Planning an Association Exhibition
Summer School General Outline
Summer School Bursary
11) The Lyle Smart Trophy
Lyle Smart Trophy
12) The GPC
Roles within the GPC
13) The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
About the Journal
Contributing to the Journal
Roles within the JEC
14) Digital Slide Collection
How to access the collection
15) Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
16) Association Newsletters
For the most recent newsletters please click Latest and previous AGWSD News
Newsletters 2017
Newsletters 2018
Newsletters 2019
Newsletters 2020
17) Data Protection GDPR 2018
Guidance for Guilds
Updated 3 November 2021