A Weavers AGM and Supper took place on Friday the 8th of October 2021 in the Weavers Room within Verdant Works with forty-one Members and Guests attending. This AGM included the handing over of the ‘Chain of Office’ from Deacon John Fyffe, who has served …
Read more >The Dundee tapestry project was officially launched on Monday 23rd August at the Verdant Works. An appeal was made to the people of Dundee to submit their stories, drawings, time and talents to help create 35 one-square-metre panels telling the story of the small but rare city. Dundee …
Read more >Once again this year due to Covid Deacon John Fyffe and Boxmaster Paul Leigh had the opportunity to judge the two best students for ‘Innovation in Textile Design’ virtually! They both agreed who were to be awarded the first and second prize of £300 and …
Read more >It was in 1996 that a small group of Dyers decided to revive the Craft after 328 years since its original formation in 1693. The Trade opened its membership to people working in colour and since that decision, we find Craftsmen involved in Architecture, Sculpture, Printed …
Read more >The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee are proud to support the Cosy Bairns project set up by the local charity Dundee Bairns as an emergency response to the extra needs of children from low-income families during the Covid 19 pandemic. The project was set up …
Read more >This has been an unusual year to say the least whereby none of us could have expected how our lives have changed and we are some way off seeing the end of this pandemic. Our fundraising this year like so many other groups has stopped …
Read more >The Dyer Craft was faced with having to abandon this years biennial general meeting and annual dinner but it was decided to go virtual with members gathering on Zoom. It was the first time the Dyers had not been able to meet face-to-face in 327 …
Read more >On behalf of Deacon Steve and Boxmaster Derek, it is with pleasure that we can announce the prize winners for ‘Best use of colour’ at this year’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Degree Show. Two Illustration students, Loukia Katti (left) and Molly …
Read more >The Dyers Craft of Dundee held its annual dinner at the Royal Tay Yacht Club. Guest Speakers on the night included Steve Murdoch, Professor of early modern history at the University of St Andrews, and Evening Telegraph editor Dave Lord
Read more >Monday 9 December saw Professor Sir Tom Devine gave the inaugural lecture in a brand-new annual series which has been created to mark the work of Dundee archivist, Master of Commerce, Innes Duffus. Professor Devine, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Edinburgh discussed ‘Wealth and …
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