Guild Classes 2025
The Guild runs weaving, spinning, tapestry weaving, felting, crochet and knitting classes at the Guild rooms in Mt Eden throughout the year. These classes are all suitable for beginners and are taught in small groups by lovely, kind, experienced teachers, so come along and learn new skills and techniques that will spark your creativity.
Schedule
Class full
Weaving a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Anne
Maximum 4 participants
Dates: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October
Time: 9am-1pm
October
Weaving
Class full
Weaving a Scarf on the Rigid Heddle Loom with Anne (weekend)
An introduction to weaving on the rigid heddle loom. This class will run over two days and is suitable for beginners.
Maximum 4 participants
Tutor: Anne Stubbings
Anne is passionate about crafting; she is a keen weaver, spinner, dyer and knitter. She is an experienced teacher, and loves introducing people to the exciting world of weaving.
Dates: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: $250 for non-Guild members or $210 for Guild members
Venue: Guild rooms, Nicholson Park, Mt Eden (behind Nicholson Park tennis courts).
In the class:
Anne will help you to set up a rigid heddle loom and take you through the steps involved in weaving a two-coloured scarf. You will also learn finishing techniques to enhance your fabric and create a scarf that is unique to you.
Equipment / materials included in your course fee:
A kit will be supplied with pure New Zealand wool yarn for your warp and your weft. Before the class, Anne will contact you to ask about your colour preferences.
A loom and weaving accessories will be provided for each participant.
What you need to bring:
Pen, notepad or digital device to make notes or video.
Snacks / lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Scarf by Richard Naylor
Equipment
We have some equipment you are welcome to use for classes, if you don’t have your own. For spinning and four-shaft weaving classes, please let us know if you need to borrow a wheel or loom.
If you are bringing your own equipment, please make sure it is in good working order.
Cancellation
If a class is cancelled, your fee will be refunded in full.
If you cancel within 14 days of the course start date, your fee will be refunded in full.
If you cancel within 7 days of the course start date, 50% of your course fee will be refunded.
Venue and parking
All classes are held at the Guild rooms in the Textile Arts Centre, Nicholson Park, Mt Eden. The rooms are located behind the Nicholson Park tennis courts and can be accessed via 25 Poronui St or the Disraeli St entrance to Auckland Normal Intermediate School (Gate 2). Parking is only available during weekends and evenings in the Auckland Normal Intermediate School carpark off Disraeli St or on the street during school hours. Parking is also available in Poronui St., but time limits apply.
Health and Safety
We encourage people attending events at the Guild rooms to take responsibility for the safety of themselves and others while at the Guild rooms and to stay home if you feel unwell.
How to register for our classes
Please use the online enrolment form below to register.
If you need to borrow equipment for the class, please let us know.
Payment will secure your place in the class, so please pay online as soon as possible.
How to pay
Please pay by direct debit to the Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Account number: 12-3011-0808690-000
Quote your surname and course title in the reference fields.
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