PO Box 163, Battery Point TAS 7004, email aggie39@bigpond.net.au  
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Felt Convergence in WA in 2011 - see the noticeboard below
The Guild is for practising Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers, and those interested in furthering the crafts. Members meet all over Tasmania, see the Gatherings page for your nearest group.
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Guild Supports

Bushy Park show each February.

Bream Creek show each March

Bridgewater High School Farm Open Day each March

Craft Show at Derwent Entertainment Centre each June

Royal Hobart Show each October

International Highland Spin-In alternate years.		Date claimers - put them in your diary...
  • The State Guild headquarters will be open Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 9pm for folk to gather to knit and knatter, weave or spin etc. It will also be open every Thursday 10am - 1pm and the 2nd Saturday of each month 10am - 1pm for all members to access the facilities of the Yarn store, Library and Main meeting room.
  • Note new venue for South Hobart, see Gatherings page.
  • September 18, Saturday workshop at Guild by Judy Maisch, Felting with ArtFelt Paper.
  • September 24 - 26, Bicheno
  • October 16, Saturday. Statewide meeting 10am-2pm at Man'O'Ross Hotel in Ross. Bring own lunch. Everyone welcome to attend. A convenor or member from each branch is asked to try to attend, so that information discussed can be taken back to all members.
  • October 21, Huon show
  • November 16, Hobart Show
  • March 4, 5 & 6 in 2011, Bothwell SpinIn, - register by Nov 30 for early bird discount - forms here  
  • October 2 - 7 in 2011, Felt Convergence in Western Australia for an indulgence and immersion in every aspect of felt making. Join them, check out the Blogspot.

For details on any of the above look at your Island Yarns or call a committee member.

To become a member of the Guild print and mail this form, or, email the address above, or, phone the Guild any Thursday morning on 03 6224 1526
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Aussie State Guilds
***Members gain*** 
--> access to a statewide network of approximately  20 active groups

--> a magazine every 8 weeks, Island Yarns.

--> invitations to low-priced, high value workshops

--> insurance coverage

--> a wide variety of craft skills

--> the ability to meet people with similar interests & skills in social and learning environments

--> cost-effective loan access to a vast number of books and magazines

--> loan access to a variety of equipment

--> the ability to purchase goods at  competitive prices from the Guild shop

--> a voice and a vote that counts at meetings
--> the networking skills to encourage younger crafty members into the fold thus strengthening and securing the future of our Guild.