Spinning Classes

Beginning Spinning

This course will teach the use of a spinning wheel, wool structure and fibre preparation, carding, spinning and plying and result in your first, beautiful yarn.

Tutor: Susanne Griffiths
When: Saturdays from 9am -12noon, Saturday, Oct 2, 16, 23, Nov 6, 20 and Dec 4
Where: The classes are held in the Guild rooms
Cost: $150 members and $180 for non-members
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. 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

Beginning Weaving Class

Beginning Weaving classes started in the first week of February. There will be four 8-week terms. Contact the Guild, 02 9745 1603 or nsweave@spin.net.au to add your name to the list of students for the next course.
Where: Guild rooms, upstairs.
Cost: members $200, non members $ 240 per term

Second Year Weaving classes

Tutor: Liz Calnan
When: Tuesdays, 6-9 pm from February 2
Where: Guild rooms
Cost: $200 per term members, $240 non-members
Contact: Guild email nsweave@spin.net.au to book a place

Third Year Weaving classes

Tutor: Liz Calnan
2010 Year 3 class with Liz Calnan will run during the first 6 months of the year. Extend yourself starting with 8 shaft twills, with a sampler and an undulating twill scarf. This class is 1/3 theory, 2/3 practical.
Contact: Guild email nsweave@spin.net.au to book a place

Project Weaving Class

This "class" for established weavers who want inspiration and advice will meet with Liz Calnan on Monday nights twice/term.
Contact: Guild email nsweave@spin.net.au to book a place.

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

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

Please download a class application form from the website or contact the Guild by email. Make sure to include your mobile, home phone number and email address on the form.
The Guild reserves the right to cancel this course if it does not have sufficient numbers.

Please contact the Guild for further information.

Download a class application.