Weave your Scarf
from AU$100.00

Weave your Scarf

Rigid heddle weaving - Hire your loom from us

Next Available: Sat, 12 Oct 10:30AM (AEDT)
6 hours

Description

Learn to weave your scarf on a rigid heddle loom.

You will warp the loom, weave, and finish.


You will need 2 x 8ply 50gm balls of wool. This can be purchased from the Guild shop if you like.


You will weave on an Ashford Samplet Loom which the Guild has provided. Should you wish to hire the loom after the class you will need to be a member.

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What you will learn

  • Learn to warp a loom
  • Learn to finish the scarf - fringe, stitch, wash
  • Learn to weave a balanced fabric

What you will get

  • Notes, including different methods of achieving the best results.
Parking Info

Entry to parking is from the shared driveway with Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy. Drive to the rear of the house and park in the bays.  



What to bring

  • Notepaper, tape measure, yarn sewing needle

What to wear

Comfortable clothing

Appropriate for

Beginner weavers, spinners who wish to use their yarn in weaving ,


The Guild brings together people who practise the arts of hand weaving, spinning and associated crafts and fosters and encourages the crafts by instruction, discussion and exhibition.

Joining the Guild has many benefits. These include: 

  • Discounted prices for workshops
  • Use of the library
  • Equipment hire
  • Special interest group membership eg: Weavers Interest group, Tapestry Interest group, Braids Plus, Spinning, Temari, Piece Weavers.
  • Invitations to members-only events.

Email: membership@spinweavensw.org for an application form or look on the website.

Membership rates are for one calendar year starting 1 January and ending 31 December. New members joining from 1 October receive the balance of the current year for free when purchasing next year’s membership.

Membership, single, with emailed Guild News — $62 for direct deposit, cash or Cheque. An additional fee of $1.50 if you use a card payment facility.

If you would like a posted Guild News there is an additional $15.00.


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Your Teacher

Maria Chiodo is a very experienced teacher/weaver who enjoys teaching and passing on her knowledge to others. Maria has a background in Fashion Designer/Teacher which has led to her using woven cloth to design/sew some beautiful clothing, bags, pouches etc.

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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 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 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

Bookings

Secure your booking by paying according to the terms and conditions.

Materials

Most courses have requirement lists and a materials fee payable to your tutor in class. 

Location of Workshops 

Most workshops will be held at the Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild at Brush Farm House, 19 Lawson St, Eastwood. There is parking behind the house. Public transport is by bus accessed from Eastwood or Parramatta stations.

Times

Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to class commencing. The venue must be cleaned up within 30 minutes of class finishing.

Discounts on Workshops

Network Groups: For each course, one member may pay at the member’s rate on confirmation of their financial status by their group and its approval.

Knitters Guild NSW: We have a reciprocal arrangement with the Knitters Guild whereby their members may enroll at members’ prices and vice versa.


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