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Textile Temptations

The second term of Textile Temptations will focus on weaving with simple equipment, starting on Thursday, May 2, 2013 and run for 8 weeks till June 20.
During the term we will explore rigid heddle weaving to learn the basics and produce a scarf, then carry on to more complex techniques.
Inkle weaving uses the second piece of simple weaving equipment to be explored, with a possible side excursion into card weaving (depending on the wishes of the class) and finally on to 4 shaft loom weaving to wet your appetite for more than 2 shafts.
Throughout the term you will be encouraged to work with your hand spun yarn, as well as colour and texture, so you can utilise your stash (& make yourself feel virtuous).
This course is designed as a "come & try" for beginners to give you a taste for weaving and lure you on to the slippery slope of more complex weaves or as a "slow down & play" for the more experienced people.

When: Thursdays 6.00-9.00pm
Where: Guild rooms
Tutor: Lindie Coffill
Cost: $28 per night

Spinning Classes

Give Spinning a Go

This will be hands on day for people who are interested in learning to spin. You will be shown how to use various types of spinning wheels and drop spindles. The Guild will provide fleece and basic guidance which will allow you to have a go at spinning. There will definitely be some hands on practice on the day. Our tutors will tell you about our spinning lessons, what the course involves and what equipment is needed.

There is no fee for attendance and fleece/wheels will be there for you to practice on. Let the Guild know if you intend to attend as the tutors need to know how many people to expect.

Tutors: Marie Clews and Suzanne Griffiths
When: 12 noon -3.00pm, Sunday, July 28, 2013.
Where: Guild rooms
Contact: Guild

Beginning Spinning

If you gave spinning a go and want to dive in, this 6 lesson course is for you. You will learn how to get a spinning wheel to work, how to spin a consistent yarn and be introduced to the fun of fibre.

When: Saturday, August 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, 21 .
Cost: $150 for members, $180 for non members
Contact: Jeanette Colditz

Spinning wheels are available for hire to Guild members for $15 for the duration of the course with $100 refundable deposit. Non members are also welcome to use the Guild wheels while in the Guild rooms. Where possible you are expected to bring your spinning wheel to each class. We suggest that non members join the Guild to become eligible to hire equipment, use library etc.

Please contact the Guild to enrol or for further information.

Weaving Classes

Weaving courses will be offered as weaving modules (WM) which can be studied separately or as a continuous course. It is preferred that WM 1 to 4 are completed consecutively to develop the basic skills of weaving. WM 5 consolidates these skills and introduces 8 shaft weaving and is a prerequisite for WM 6-12. WM 6-12 can be completed in any order.

Preference will be given to students who sign up for a term.

Tutor: Liz Calnan
Cost: Members: $200, non members: $240 per 8 week term.
Materials fee: $15-20 per project, if needed. Notes $10 per module.

Beginning Weaving Class

WM 1 to 4: students will learn to warp and dress a loom by themselves and be able to weave simple patterned fabric for clothing or home.

Notes are given for each weave structure for reference for the practical work. Each term builds upon the knowledge of the previous terms. Students, who have attended the one week weaving course at Summer School in 2011 2012 or 2013, may have free tuition for WM1, if they have paid for WM2. (Loom hire and loom deposit must still be paid.) They may complete a project or join in with class work.

Students bring their looms to class each week and complete work at home. Looms can be rented from the Guild if you are a Guild member. Rental is $10 per month while you are enrolled in a class with a refundable deposit of around $100.

When: 6.00-9.00pm, Wednesday, beginning January 30, 2013
Cost: 8 week course: $200 for members and $240 for non members.
Where: Guild rooms

Please contact the Guild to enrol or for further information.

Second Year Weaving Classes

WM 5 to 8: Students will learn to read and interpret a design in almost any weaving text, and use this to design to make a woven fabric suitable for its intended use. They will become competent to produce items for family and friends.

When: 6.00-9.00pm, Mondays beginning January 28, 2013
Where: Guild rooms
Cost: Fees are $200 for members and $240 for non members and may be paid by cheque, credit card or direct deposit.

Third Year Weaving classes

WM 9-12: Students will be able to weave commissioned fabric, estimate and cost materials and plan time use, produce finished work of a professional standard, develop original designs using weaving software, work on a floor loom and mentor beginning students.

When: 6.00-9.00pm, Tuesdays, beginning January 29, 2013
Tutor: Liz Calnan