Introduction to Spinning
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6Learn 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
Wednesday Nights in November - December
- Wednesday 4 November from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 11 November from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 25 November from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 2 December from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 9 December from 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 16 December from 6pm to 7pm return of spinning wheel and show and tell
The course tutor 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 $90 full or $75 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
The course tutor for Wednesday Nights is our very experienced Spinner Janet Day
The course tutor our Saturdays is our very experienced Spinner Carmel Hanna
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
659 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!
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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.
Terms & Conditions
Questions from past students
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Yes, if you need to miss a class due to a scheduling conflict, you can make up the missed session at a later date. Please contact the teaching convenor to arrange the makeup class.
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Yes, you are not required to use alpaca fiber during the course. Alternative fibers are available, and you can complete the course while working with materials of your preference.
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