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Birdstreet Yarn Ltd are a small company, based in Bristol, with husband and wife team, Jon and Clare, creating beautiful hand-dyed yarn. They are also the hosts of Flock - South West Yarnies, which has led to the first ever The Big Flock - Bristol.

THE BIG FLOCK, Bristol —a vibrant celebration of makers, designers, and artisans from across the fibre arts community. This inaugural event brings together a stunning array of high-quality yarns, garments, and accessories, showcasing the immense talent and creativity of our craft.

At THE BIG FLOCK, we’ve created a space where passion for yarn meets the joy of community. Whether you’re an experienced maker, a beginner seeking inspiration, or simply curious about fibre crafts, you’ll find something special here. This is a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the beauty of working with yarn alongside others who share your enthusiasm.

PLEASE NOTE: To attend workshops, you also need to purchase a Day Entry Ticket.

The Big Flock - Bristol - Saturday

9.30-10.30am From Skein To Screen – Knit365 (Room D)

10-11.30am Naturally Dye Your Own Organic Cotton Tote Bag – Studio EVIG (Room C)

10-12.00 midday Ladderback Jacquard; the key to stunning stranded knitting – Zanete Knits (Room B)

10-12.00pm Introduction to crochet short row technique – Tenguerengue (Room A)

11-12.30pm Stitch to Change; a Craftivism Workshop – Bristol Craftivists (Room D)

12.30-2.30pm Woolly Wire Words – A Spring Snowflake (Room A)

12.30-2pm Solar Dyeing – Gorgeous Yarn (Room C)

1-3pm Macrame Plant Hanger – Pilar’s Designs (Room B)

1.30-2.30pm Colour Confidence – Betty Silk Studio (Room D)

2.30-4.30pm Tunisian Crochet For Beginners – A Spring Snowflake (Room A)

2.30-5pm Weaving Fabric On A Body-Tensioned Loom - Rebecca Connolly Designs (Room C)

3-5pm Ladderback Jacquard; the key to stunning stranded knitting – Zanete Knits (Room B)

3.00-4.30pm Adjust for your bust – The Woolly Badger (Room A

The Big Flock - Bristol - Sunday

10-12 midday Crochet and Yarn-wrapped beaded necklace – Create Well Project (Room D)

10-12.00 midday Two Colour Brioche Basics – The Woolly Badger (Room A)

10.30 – 12 midday Eastern Combined Knitting Method – WoolAnn (Room B)

12.30-1.30pm From Skein To Screen – Knit365 (Room A)

12.30-2pm Learn to spin on a Turkish Spindle – Cat and Sparrow UK (Room B)

1-2.30pm Stitch to Change; a Craftivism Workshop – Bristol Craftivists (Room D)

2-4pm Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving – Tabby And Tweed (Room C)

3-4pm Colour Confidence – Betty Silk Studio (Room D)