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!
SWI 2025 Study Tour: Dublin & Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Trip date: 13th–17th October 2025
Join us for a delightful 5-day tour exploring the tranquil beauty and rich heritage of Ireland’s hidden heartlands and the vibrant city of Dublin. This tour includes dinner, bed, and breakfast at the 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel and Spa in Mullingar with access to excellent hotel leisure facilities throughout your stay.
More details can be found HERE and booking will open soon.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 | 10am-3pm | SWI Central Office | SOLD OUT
Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity at our 1-day Felting Workshop! Learn the art of felting and create your own unique masterpieces. No experience necessary - our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
You will receive the necessary supplies to start your needlefelting journey, with enough materials to create a felted blue tit, and be able to take home your kit after the workshop to keep on crafting!
About Fiona - Fiona, of Fiona Finlayson Art, is a talented felting artist with over 1.8K followers on Facebook and as seen on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 2022. Fiona has been felting for many years and focusing on creating realistic felt portraits of animals, speficially people's pets!
*All materials and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket.
This event is now SOLD OUT, if you'd like to join a waitling list, click HERE.
Online event | Feb 27th | 7pm-8pm
The SWI is committed to lifelong learning and these online sessions are aimed at bringing women together to learn from experts and each other.
This online session is a chance to explore how coaching can unlock potential, boost confidence, and help you embrace life’s challenges with a fresh perspective. Led by Personal Development Coach Dee Maclean, this session offers practical tools and insights to nurture your self-belief and rediscover what truly matters.
Book your place here
Fri, 28 March 2025 | 10am-3pm | SWI Central Office
Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity at our 1-day Mosaic Workshop! Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique masterpiece. No experience necessary - our expert instructor will guide you every step of the way.
About Helen - Helen Miles, of Helen Miles Mosaics, trained in the art of mosaic making with master crafts people in Greece who taught using traditional methods with a focus on Byzantine iconography. She later became interested in Roman mosaics and now makes contemporary pieces for interior and exterior spaces.
*All materials and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket.
Book your space HERE
Spring 2025 | 10am-3pm | Station House Cookery School, Kirkcudbright
Come join us for a food-filled day at our 1-day 'How to make the perfect scone' baking workshop! Learn the art of creating the perfect sweet and savory scone, through a demonstration and bake-along. No experience necessary - our expert instructor will guide you every step of the way.
About Linda - Linda McTurk is an SWI member and Board Trustee, as well as an enthusiastic baker. She likes to use her spare time to create delicious treats, and pass along her skills to others.
*All materials and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill.
Exact details are being finalised but expressions of interest are now invited, so make sure you’re first to know by emailing beth.spencer@theswi.org.uk
Online event | April 17th | 7pm-8pm
The SWI is committed to lifelong learning and these online sessions are aimed at bringing women together to learn from experts and each other.
Richard McIlwain, CEO of the Vegetarian Society will highlight the health advantages of vegetarian diet and provide practical tips for incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and fiber into your meals. This is a friendly session aimed at raising awareness and encouraging positive conversations about food and health.
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