Introduction to Spinning
Learn the ancient craft of spinning yarn in this hands-on 5-week course with expert guidance from the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria.
You don't need any spinning experience, and all equipment and initial materials will be provided. This includes a spinning wheel to use during class and take home for the duration of the course. You may bring your own wheel if it is in working condition to learn on.
Course content:
- Fleece suitability and preparation
- Wheel types/adjustments
- Spin an even yarn and ply a balanced yarn
- Skeining and dyeing
- Blending fleeces e.g. mohair, alpaca &/or silk
- Making your very own yarn for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects
Class sessions
April- May 2026
6 classes including wheel commencing on Wednesday 15th April from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 15 April - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 22 April - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 29 April - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 6 May - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 13 May - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 27 May - 6pm to 7pm (return of spinning wheel and show and tell
Our tutor for Wednesday nights in April - May is our very experienced Spinner Janet Day
Sundays in June - July 2026
- Sunday 14th June 10am to 1pm
- Sunday 21st June 10am to 1pm
- Sunday 28th June 10am to 1pm
- Sunday 5th July 10am to 1pm
- Sunday 19th July 10am to 1pm
- Sunday 2nd August - 10am to 11am return of spinning wheel and show and tell
The Tutor is our very experienced Spinner Caroline Nott
Wednesday Nights in June - July
- Wednesday 24th June from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 1st July from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 8th July 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 22nd July 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 29th July 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 12th August 6pm to 7pm return of spinning wheel and show and tell
Our tutor for Wednesday nights in June - July is our very experienced Spinner Janet Day
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The benefits of joining the Guild
Click here to join the Guild - annual membership is $80 full or $70 concession.
Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
Details
You will learn
- How to create an even and balanced yarn, ready to be used for your projects
- How to use and adjust a spinning wheel to get the results you want
- Preparing and blending wool fleece and other fibres to create unique yarns
You will get
- Use of a spinning wheel in class and to take home for the duration of the course
- A wide range of fibres to spin throughout the class including wool, silk and alpaca
- Expert tips and guidance from an experienced tutor
Appropriate for
This is a beginners course, no spinning experience required.
Preparation
What to bring
- The course includes the hire of a Guild wheel to take home for the duration of the course. You may bring your own wheel.
What to wear
Casual and comfortable
Your Teacher
Caroline has been an art and craft teacher for nearly 40 years, teaching primary, secondary and adults. She has been a spinner for over 40 years and in the last few years has become enamoured with the rich history and portability of the support spindle. She gets a real joy out of sharing knowledge and seeing people gain new skills.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
573 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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