The Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation were absolutely delighted to welcome their newest member, Dr Lynne Hocking on the 8th of April 2024.
Dr Hocking is an accomplished Weaver and formerly an academic scientist.
Dr Hocking’s Essay piece (a work of completed true to the craft) was based on genetics and genomics and therefore the design woven into the piece, was the physical form of her own DNA.
Congratulations to Dr Hocking.
A wonderful evening was had at Trinity Hall celebrating the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporations annual Dinner Dance.
An outstanding seven course meal was provided by our resident chef Richie Gavryluk.
After the meal guests danced the night away to the Graham Mitchell Celidh Band.
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The Weavers Incorporation held their Career Enhancement Awards Ceremony at Trinity Hall on the 6th of November 2023. The awards celebrate rising stars of the Scottish textile industry and are presented to outstanding students from Fashion & Textiles at Gray’s School of Art. The award supports the close relationship between Gray’s School of Art and the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation and their shared commitment to support the growth of skills in the Scottish textile sector. …
The annual Election of Office Bearers within the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation was held on the 6th of October 2023 at Trinity Hall.
The newly re-elected Office Bearers for 2023/2024 are:
Deacon: Martin Wiseman
Boxmaster: Neil Armour …
On the 17th of June 2023, members and partners of the Aberdeen Weavers Incorporation enjoyed their annual away day.
Setting off to Johnshaven, they participated in an interactive art session at Rebecca Westguard – In The Flesh with artist Rebecca Westguard followed by lunch at The Anchor Hotel.
Afterwards an interesting tour of Johnshaven Heritage Hub Museum was given by Susan Madden. …
At a ceremony held at the Town House on Wednesday the 14th of June in the presence of the Lord Provost, Deacon Convener and members of the Aberdeen City Council, our newest member Ms Elaine Gowans was admitted as a Burgess of Trade along with five other members.
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On the evening of the 7th of October 2022, an election meeting was held for the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation.
New office bearers are as follows: Deacon Martin Wiseman, Boxmaster Neil Armour, First Master Peter Murray and Late Deacon Adam Byrne.
A 7 course Election Dinner was held afterwards.
We wish them all the very best with their terms in office.
On the 7th of November, the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation hosted their annual Career Enhancement Awards in conjunction with Gray’s School of Art Aberdeen.
The Winner of the Kilgour Medal for 2022 was Anja Blake and runner up was Grace Angus, both with outstanding work.
On the 21st of September 2022 a meeting was held in Trinity Hall where the members were given the opportunity to re-swear their Oath of Loyalty to His Majesty King Charles III. As each member upon entrance to the Trade, automatically swears an Oath to the Sovereign, it was thought that this event should not be missed.
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