Set in the beautiful bush setting of Elkanah, we invite you to connect with like minded people while enjoying time crafting and celebrating our theme, Emblems of Victoria. For those looking for something new, there will be a range of guided fibre related activities to explore across the weekend. Or, if you simply want a relaxed environment to focus on existing projects, there are plenty of spaces inside and out, to sit and craft. On Saturday night, Show and Tell will follow dinner. Across the weekend, you will have an opportunity to contribute to the Emblems of Victoria community projects, as well as refresh your stash at the Craft Supply.
Victoria’s emblems include: Leadbeaters possum, helmeted honeyeater, common seadragon, common heath, gold and the Koolasuchus cleeandi. To learn about each of these emblems, visit Victoria’s state emblems. There will be a number of community projects across the weekend, ranging from fibre preparation, spinning, weaving, knitting and crochet, where you can express your interpretation of the theme. You are encouraged to bring along fibre and handspun or commercial knitting yarn to use in these projects.
The full ticket includes shared accommodation on Friday and Saturday, meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch, and access to the guided activities. Unless otherwise indicated, you will need to bring materials and tools for the activities.
Activities
- Natural dyeing
- Try out a range of tools and equipment
- Stick spinning
- Community weaving project with handspun yarn
- Scribble knitting
- Build a loom
- Double knitting, and more
Schedule
Friday
- Check-in: 2pm onwards
- Dinner: 6:30pm
- Activities: 7:45pm
Saturday
- Secular meditation in the Chapel: 7:00-9:00 am
- Breakfast: 8:00-9.30 am
- Workshops/Activities: 10:00am - 12:15pm
- Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Workshops/Activities: 2:00 - 4:30pm
- Dinner: 6:30-7:30 pm
- Show and Tell: 7:45pm
Sunday
- Secular meditation in the Chapel: 7:00-9:00 am
- Breakfast: 8:00-9.30 am
- Workshops/Activities: 10:00am - 12:15pm
- Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Check-out: 2:30pm
Cancellations & Refunds
Please note - the cancellations and refunds policy for this event is different to the stated Guild policy.
- If the organiser cancels the weekend all ticket holders are entitled to a full refund.
- If a ticket holder can't attend the weekend, refunds or transfers will be provided up to 21 days before the event begins. No refunds or transfers will be provided after this date
You will learn
- Learn from fellow fibre artists
- Participate in community projects
You will get
- Connect with old and new friends
- Dedicated time to enjoy your craft
- An opportunity to share your skills
Appropriate for
No experience is needed and all are welcome
What to bring
- Any projects you’d like to work on; Items for Saturday night Show and Tell; items for activities, further info to come
What to wear
Whatever you feel comfortable in, but don’t forget your PJs
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
501 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.
Have more questions about this class?
Tags:
HWSG Weekend at Marysville
Book soon! 36 people viewed this class.
Be the first to know when this class has new dates! Add your email to the waitlist.
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Join thousands of learners exploring new skills and passions. Whether online or in person, our classes are designed to inspire, connect, and bring joy to learning. Start your journey today!
Explore classes