Spinning Classes

Classes for Beginning Spinning

The next block of beginner classes on Saturdays from 9.30am -12.30pm, started on July 19. Classes continue on August 2, 9,16, Sept 13 and 20. You will learn the use of a spinning wheel, wool structure and fibre preparation, carding, spinning and plying resulting in your first yarn. There may be a material fee for fleece and other fibres.
The classes are held at the Guild rooms.

When: Saturdays from 9.30am -12.30pm on July 19, August 2, 9,16, Sept 13 and 20, 2008

We may run another beginning spinning class before the end of the year. Phone the Guild rooms to put your name on the waiting list and suggest the time for the classes to be scheduled that will be most convenient for you.
Where: Guild rooms
Cost: $132
Enquiries: Phone the Guild on 97451603

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. It is suggested that non members join the Guild and become eligible to hire equipment, to use library etc.

Please contact the Guild to enrol or for further information.

Weaving Classes

Beginning Weaving Classes

Beginning Weaving classes started on Tuesday evenings from Feb 12. This class assumes that you have no weaving knowledge. Students learn to dress the loom and weave two samplers: the first in plain weave in 8 ply wool and then a twill sampler in cotton.

Introduction to Weaving

Tutor: Wendy Cartwright a teacher of great experience and expertise.

When: Thursdays, September 4 to October 24, 12-3pm

Where: in the small hall below the Guild rooms (no need to carry your loom upstairs.)

More advanced weaving classes

Year 2, Year 3 and Project students are arranged as needed. You may join the post beginners classes in term 2, 3, or 4.

Students, who are Guild members, may hire looms from the Guild at half the usual rates while they are enrolled in a class.

Cost: $176 for a block of 8 classes payable at the beginning of term

Requirements: If you are joining a class for the first time, please contact the Guild for your first night's requirements.

Please contact the Guild for further information.

Download a class application.