The Wonderful World of Silk
Description
Looking at different types of silkworms & their cultivation. Exploring the many varieties of silk fibres available to us, the hand spinner.
A relaxed & fun day.
What you will learn
- The cultivation of silkworms
- How to spin silk
- How to spin silk with other fibres
What you will get
- How to spin silk and other fibres. The different types of silk and how to cultivaate your own silkworms
What to bring
- A working spinning wheel with 3 x bobbin (1 x bobbin with some spun wool single).
- Lazy Kate & niddy noddy and hand carders if you have them (all available for sale from the Guild).
- Any fibres you wish to blend with & any silk you have at home. Additional fibres will be available to purchase on the day.
What to wear
Comfortable casual clothes.
Appropriate for
Must be able to spin
The 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!
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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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.