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: 12noon - 3pm, Sunday, July 29
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: May 12 and19, June 2, 9, 16 and 23
A second course for beginners will start on August 4
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

Beginning Weaving Class

Tutor Linda Coffill is a graduate of the Strathfield craft textiles course. She is a highly accomplished spinner and weaver who has taught many classes/workshops at the Guild and at her shop in Rhodes.

Cost: 8 week course: $200 for members and $240 for non members.

Where: in the Guild rooms, 205 Burwood Road, Burwood

When: Thursday nights between 6pm and 9pm starting February 2

Contact the Guild, 02 9745 1603 or nsweave@spin.net.au to add your name to the list of students for the course.

Second Year Weaving classes

Tutor: Liz Calnan an accomplished weaver who has taught a generation of happy weavers.

Terms will be of 9 weeks duration commencing on the week of Tuesday, Jan 31.
When: 6 - 9 pm
Where: Guild rooms

Cost: Fees are $225 for members and $270 for non members and may be paid by cheque, credit card or direct deposit. Please forward your confirmation to attend this course and payment by January 24.

Third Year Weaving classes

Tutor: Liz Calnan
When: 6-9pm on Wednesday nights beginning on Feb 1 for 9 weeks
Where: Guild rooms
Contact: Guild email nsweave@spin.net.au to book a place

Weaving Project Group (night)

Project group will meet with Liz Calnan on Monday nights from 6 to 9pm in the Guild rooms. This group welcomes intermediate and advanced weavers for project discussion. 2012 dates: Monday evenings, Feb 20, March 19, May 21, June 25, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10 Where: Guild rooms Cost: $3 room use fee per night

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.