The SWI Summer School 2025 successfully took place over three days at the stunning Stirling University, attracting a vibrant community of 114 women passionate about learning and creative expression. The event provided a dynamic platform for skill-building, networking, and inspiration, fostering an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie amidst a beautiful environment.

The weekend was packed with learning, laughter, and lasting memories across three days of creative workshops, including stained glass, quilt making, knitting, watercolour painting, and more. Participants enjoyed a vibrant, inspiring atmosphere, gaining new skills and connections in a beautiful setting. Attendees highly praised the event for its organisation, quality sessions, and supportive environment.

Post-event comments

Another great weekend learning feltwork . Thanks to all the hard working organisers and tutors who made it such a wonderful event for us all. Ann Linklater, Orkney

“It was great! Learned a new skill (stained glass ) and met lots of lovely people!” Mai Lawrence

Thanks to our fabulous tutors

Sanquhar Glove Knitting May MacCormick

Stained Glass Claire Gaunt

Quilt Making Ann Hill BEM

Temari Balls: beginners and beyond Kay Smith

Stumpwork Embroidery Ann McGuchan

Make a Tailored Jacket Gill Faragher

3D Decoupage & Iris Folding Nan Middleton, Aileen Pittuck & Helen Christie

Watercolour Painting Brigid Collins

Felted Art Lou Washington

Beginners’ Calligraphy Annette Reed