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PO Box 163, Battery Point TAS 7004, email aggie39@bigpond.net.au  
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The Guild is for practising Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers, and those interested in furthering the crafts. Any person desirous of becoming a member automatically does so on the payment of an annual subscription which shall be due by 31 December each year. Members meet all over Tasmania, see the Gatherings page for your nearest group.
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  • February 20, Saturday, Spinning workshop.
  • March 6, Bothwell Spin-Out
  • March 18, Thursday, Guild AGM
  • March 20, Saturday, Felting for Beginners
  • April 15, Thursday, noon start, Traditional Made-Up Knots, see Workshops page.
  • April 15, Thursday - closing date for Exhibition entries.
  • April 17, Saturday, 10am start New Felting Techniques for experienced felters workshop at Guild, Hobart, see Workshops.
  • April 30 - May 5, Exhibition 2010, theme is Black & White, and Colour, and will feature (but not be limited to) glorious items in black & white - with a splash of colour, made from natural fibres by our talented members.  The exhibition will be hosted at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart. We live in a world where colour represents so many things.  This exhibition will be a reflection of that world; a place of eye-popping contrasts and  subtle shadings. Be sure to mark your calendar!
  • May 29 - State-wide meeting, venue to be advised.

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

Membership - 245 in 2010, and growing 
Membership - 414 at end of 2009!
Membership - 337 at end of 2008!
Membership - 340 at end of 2007!

 Remember that membership is due January of each year.
Benefits of Membership

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

Members gain
--> access to a statewide network of approximately  20 active groups

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

--> 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.
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