The SWI is passionate about lifelong learning and helping women live their best lives. With a range of online and in-person events such as Skill Share Sessions, Expert Talks, National Events and Competitions and Celebrity Showcases, there's something for everyone!
Evelyn Baxter Scholarship | In Person | SWI Central Office | October 14th-15th
We are pleased to announce that entries to the Evelyn Baxter Scholarship 2025 are now open for all SWI members. All information can be found on the form on how to enter etc.
Currently we are only accepting scholar applications – at this time, no fee-paying pupils will be on this training course. We will open day 2 of training up to members who would like to be taught in a trial session by the tutors but more information will be available closer to the time about this.
Download the form here
Online event | Sept 26th | 6pm-7pm
The Heritage group meet on a monthly basis to drive forward progress for the SWI Heritage project, with an objective on preparing a ready to go collection for the planned Visitor Learning Centre.
Any member is welcomed to join this group, whether you have a specific story to share or simply want to stay informed, to join us for an informal online evening session.
Join the meeting here.
Office Bearer's Social Gathering | September 23rd 2024 | 11am-3pm
Your invitation to in-person member event
Theme: ‘Preventing Institute Closures’
The Board would like to invite you to an in-person event to collectively shape ideas and take plans forward. Spaces are limited to 100 members, so book your space while you can!
If you are unable to attend in-person, we welcome Office Bearers to join in online. Please email hello@theswi.org.uk for the online meeting link.
Event details:
We believe that through collaboration we can make a significant difference and help secure sustained membership for the future. Click to book your spot here.
Ps & Gs Church is at 46 York Place, Edinburgh. Enter through the glass vestibule.
The venue is a short distance from both Edinburgh Bus Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station.
If driving, you could take the tram from Ingliston Park & Ride. The tram stops directly outside Ps & Gs Church on York Place.
Skill Share | Online event | September 25th 2024 | 7pm - 8pm
Join Jean as she shares the skills and techniques learned from her Mum, Stella, and Granny Geddes, along with her own updated tips. Jean will guide you through the step-by-step process of making your own chutney and bramble jelly. While we won't be able to make it in real time due to the length of the process, Jean will demonstrate each stage, ensuring you understand the all-important setting points.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Jean and continue the tradition of preserving delicious homemade chutney and bramble jelly!
Click here to book your space!
National Competition | Deadline September 30th 2024 | Open for entries
Theme - If you know a good thing, pass it on
Unlock the power of your pen in this year's writing competition. We invite participants to explore the theme of 'If you know a good thing, pass it on' by submitting your captivating written pieces in the form of an inspirational letter.
The competition prizes are:
1st place - £25 voucher for SWI's online shop
2nd place - £15 voucher for SWI's online shop
3rd place - £10 voucher for SWI's online shop
Please email your inspirational letter on a Word document to hello@theswi.org.uk before the deadline of Monday the 30th of September, 2024. Entries will be judged after the deadline and the winners will be announced by the end of October 2024.
Click here to register and pay on Beacon - if you need a form emailed to you seperately, please contact us to request one. Have fun and good luck!
Online | 7pm Wed, 9th October 2024 | Free for members, £5 non-members
In the first of this new series of chats with some of the hottest stars, we meet artist Andrew Crummy MBE. Andrew is the artist behind many major Scottish artworks – The Great Tapestry of Scotland, The Cancer Tapestry, The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry and the latest, The Dundee Tapestry, all detailing Scottish life and history.
Join us for a chat with Andrew about his work, what inspires him, and how he achieves the delicate balance between creating an immense artwork with a unified style and giving freedom to individual stitchers to make their own contributions.
He’ll reveal the secrets behind them – and the strong links to the SWI!
Book here.
Competition | Saturday, October 5th | 10 am | Webster's Sports Centre
SWI would like to invite entries to this year’s Ruralympics competition which will be hosted by Angus Federation on Saturday 5th of October 2024 at Webster's Sports Centre, Prosen Road, Kirriemuir DD8 5AT.
To save time and money, we ask members to book through Eventbrite, the most efficient way to book events and get confirmation quickly. Please register here
October 24th - 27th | 7pm - 8pm | In person
Join Us at the Creative Crafts Show in Glasgow!
We are excited to invite our members to volunteer at the Creative Crafts Show from October 24th to 27th in Glasgow. Whether you’re available for a morning or afternoon slot, your help would be invaluable. Volunteers will receive a free pass for the day.
Additionally, we are looking for enthusiastic crafters to lead our popular Make & Take sessions. These sessions run daily from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Make & Take volunteers will enjoy a free ticket to the show and will be reimbursed for the materials used in their sessions.
Please email charlotte.hughes@theswi.org.uk to volunteer. You can buy discounted tickets for this event here using code CRAFTSTITCH.
National Competition | Deadline November 4th 2024 | Open for entries
Theme - Our Fragile World
Harness the potential of your camera in this year's photography competition. We encourage members to delve into the theme of 'Our Fragile World' by entering your compelling photos.
The competition prizes are:
1st place - £25 voucher for SWI's online shop
2nd place - £15 voucher for SWI's online shop
3rd place - £10 voucher for SWI's online shop
Please email your photographs as Jpegs to hello@theswi.org.uk before the deadline of Monday the 4th of November 2024. Entries will be judged after the deadline and the winners will be announced by the end of November 2024.
Click here to register and pay on Beacon - if you need a form emailed to you seperately, please contact us to request one. Have fun and good luck!