Curious about hand spinning? Visit us at the Guild rooms and meet our experienced spinners who are ready to help you get started with this ancient craft.
In these hands-on workshops you'll see spinning demonstrations and have the chance to try it yourself, under the guidance of our volunteer spinners.
There will be a variety of spinning equipment to try, including hand spindles, treadle wheels and e-spinners. You will learn the fundamentals of turning fibre into yarn, and find about about the classes and workshops available to take you on the next step.
You will learn
- How spinners turn fibres into yarn that can be knitted, woven, crocheted and more
- What type of equipment you need to start spinning
- The classes and workshops available at the Guild
You will get
- See experienced spinners in action
- The opportunity to try out spinning for yourself
- Try different types of spinning equipment to create yarn
Appropriate for
Beginners welcome, no experience needed
What to bring
- All materials are provided, just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go
- Drop in any time during the session time; our volunteers will be ready to help you
What to wear
Casual and comfortable
Our volunteers spinners are Guild members who are passionate, enthusiastic (and possibly slightly obsessed) about the word of hand spinning. Sharing their knowledge and introducing new spinners to the craft is something that is very important to them, and they will greet you with a smile and help you get started.
Organized by
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.
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