Guild work with Llangynidyr School Pupils to do "The Little Things in Life"

Over the last school year the Guild has been delighted to work with Class 4 pupils at

Llangynidr Community Primary School as part of their project for the annual Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative Competition.

Their project, “Gwnewch y Pethau Bychain Mewn Bywyd” (Do the Little Things in Life), inspired by St David, explored how everyday tasks have shaped Welsh life past and present and how "doing the little things” can keep our traditions alive for future generations. Throughout the year, children have enjoyed hands-on activities including spinning and weaving, woodwork, growing vegetables and baking.

As part of the project, Class 4 made two visits to Guild during our regular Thursday meetings. On visit 1 they watched demonstations and enjoyed short talks from members on spinning and weaving and a brief history of textile production and its importance since ancient times. On Visit 2 the focus was on spinning and they had a go at carding wool fleece, spinning with drop spindles and spinning wheels lead by Guild Members Sam and Isobel.

This was followed up by a Peg Looming Workshop at the school, lead by Guild Members Sue and Sally. This enabled Class 4 to see how yarn created by spinning could be woven into cloth. They were all able to create a lovely coaster.

The project will culminate with children entering their work in the Llangynidr Garden Show, strengthening links between school and community. A small delegation of Class 4 pupils will attend the national awards ceremony in Swansea on 3rd July to represent the school.

We really enjoyed being part of this project and we look forward to finding out what prize they have won.