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Craft Session: Knitting Circle and Wool Swop

Thursday, 9 October, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Boyd Orr Building, University of Glasgow, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QW

Come along to this eco-friendly craft session! Make a wool craft of your choice with second hand wool from the Eco-Hub and support from the workshop leader!

How will the session work?

In this workshop you will use second hand wool to start fibre craft projects. This workshop is open to beginners or experienced knitters who would like to make use of the secondhand wool and work in a group environment. Beginners will be taught basic knitting and can start a simple project like a scarf or fingerless gloves. More experienced makers are welcome to continue with a project they are already working on.

Wool donated to the Eco-Hub will be used but if you already have some wool that you are not using, you are welcome to bring it to the workshop to share with others. Knitting needles will be available to use during the workshop. If you already have and would like to bring your own needles to cast onto so you can take them away, this is encouraged.

No experience is needed, just enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Tea and Coffee will be available to purchase on the day for 50p a cup. This workshop is for university staff, students and the wider Glasgow community!

Event Information:

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The event will take place in Room 206 on Level 2 of the Boyd Orr Building (Previously the Piccolino Cafe).  Directions .

There is an accesible entrance to the Eco-Hub via University Gardens and the James McCune Smith Learning Hub for those who need it. If you have any additional accessiblity issues, please email Lauren  and she will be happy to support if possible. There are 12 tickets available for this workshop. If you can’t make the event, please cancel your ticket in advance or contact Lauren in order to keep on top of numbers.

Additional Info on the Eco-Hub

 The Eco-Hub offers services that benefit both people and the planet. The Eco-Hub is for staff, students and the wider community and has been introduced by the Sustainability Team, Student & Academic Services and GUEST (Glasgow University Environmental and Sustainability Team). They host a permanent swap-shop as part of the GUEST Student2Student Essentials Programme. And offer regular activities such as plant swaps, bike repair sessions and practical climate-engaged workshops like clothing repair sessions and sustainable crafting.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday from 9.30AM-5PM.

Please email  Lauren if you have any further questions or queries!

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