Have you always wanted to weave, spin, make felt, knit or crochet?
We offer FREE classes for beginners as well as classes  for more experienced people. One on one tuition can also be arranged. Equipment such as table looms and spinning wheels are available for hire from the Guild.
The frequency of the beginners' classes depends on demand, so do register your interest  with the Guild office.
Suggestions for future classes are always welcome too, so do get in touch with the Guild office and let us know your wish list! We are also asking for suggestions for times and days for classes to be held.

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NEW CLASSES

Note: You must pre-enrol for the following classes - please contact the Guild office.

Beginner Weaving

Tutor:                    Jane Stranaghan
Date:                    Sunday 21 September and Sunday 5 October
Time:                    9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Cost:                    FREE
                              $10.00 for hire of loom if necessary
                              $5.00 for cost of yarn if necessary
Requirements:    List of requirements will be sent on registration. Bring lunch

Felt Hat Making

Tutor:                    Shirley Hardwick
Date:                    Sunday 28 September
Time:                    9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Cost:                    $35.00 + materials for Guild members;
                             $45.00 + materials for non-members
Requirements:     List of requirements will be sent on registration. Bring lunch

Beginner Spinning

Tutor:                    Jenny Hart
Date:                    Saturday 4th October and Saturday 11 October
Time:                    9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Cost:                    FREE
                              $10.00 for hire of spinning wheel if necessary
                              $5.00 for cost of materiasls
Requirements:    List of requirements will be sent on registration. Bring lunch

Scarf in a Day

Tutor:                    Hilde Blank
Date:                    Saturday 1st November (note changed date)
Time:                    9.30 am - 4 pm
Cost:                    $25.00 for Guild members; $35.00 for non-members; plus yarn if required
Description:        Weave a scarf with novelty yarn using direct warping technique                               
Requirements:    Rigid heddle or 4 shaft loom, preferably with 8 dent reed
                             List of requirements will be sent on registration. Bring lunch                             

PROPOSED CLASSES

The following classes have been suggested:

Beginner felting; Felt decoration & embellishment; Kumihimo braiding; Nuno felting - a scarf; Knitted & Crocheted Handbags - 'scrumbling';  Tunisian Crochet and Spindle Spinning

Please contact the Guild office to register your interest

RECENT CLASSES

The Handweavers and Spinners Guild has run a number of very successful classes recently, including:

'Beginner Felting' with Shirley Hardwick, 'Beginner Spinning' with Jenny Hart, 'Beginner Weaving' with Jane Stranaghan, 'Shibori Dyeing Workshop' with Yanny Split, 'Book Making Workshop' with Ailie Snow and 'Inkle Weaving and Braiding' with Willie Calvin.

The classes were very well attended and enthusiasm was high!