Join us for a unique and hands-on one-day workshop where you’ll discover the art of making chenille yarn — a soft, fuzzy, textured yarn made by weaving and cutting short fibres. Whether you're looking to use up your stash of thrums or explore new fabric
techniques, this workshop is perfect for adventurous weavers ready to dive into something new!
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.
You will learn
- How chenille yarn is constructed using woven fabric, and techniques for cutting and securing your yarn
- Design ideas for creating one-colour, random, or patterned chenille
- Creative uses for your finished chenille in textured fabric projects
You will get
- Warp yarn for rigid heddle looms (multi-shaft looms must be warped and threaded)
- Tips and tricks for designing this unique yarn
Appropriate for
Experience with plain weaving on a rigid heddle loom is preferred, although beginners are welcome.
What to bring
- A rigid heddle loom preferably with a 15 dpi reed - warped and threaded multi-shaft looms also welcome
- Assorted yarns for the weft
- Firm cotton or cotton linen blend for the warp (some warp yarn can be provided)
What to wear
Casual clothing
Jeanette is an experienced weaving teacher who currently teaches the certificate of weaving courses at the Guild. The history of weaving and loom technology occupies a large part of Jeanette's life and she loves discovering and sharing new structures and techniques.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 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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