PO Box 163, Battery Point TAS 7004, email aggie39@bigpond.net.au  
The Knitty Gritty - Workshops - Gallery - Exhibitions - Resources - Gatherings
Guild Birthday party Thursday 19 August.
Be great to see you there
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.
Workshops
Workshops are held from time to time, as requested by members and/or as tutors are available. These are almost always fibre-related, and incorporate any one of the main Guild activities such as spinning, weaving, dyeing and felting. (Occasionally following the main meeting on 3rd Thursday of the month there may be a short workshop or demonstration. Keep an eye on the Notice Board.)
Expressions of interest for future workshops.

If you wish to attend one of the following, or have another suggestion, please email me

1. Beginning Felting
2. Advanced Felting
3. Felted Jewelery
4. Felted Boots
5. Beginning Weaving
6. Advanced Weaving
7. Spinning
8. Japanese material workshop		Workshop costs are:

Members half day = $15    Non-members half day = $20  
Members full day = $30     Non-members full day = $40

Occasionally there are kits available for a workshop which adds to the cost.
                       
A deposit will need to be made at the time of booking, this can be done via Carol in the Yarn store using credit card facilities, or by cheque or cash at the Guild. $5 deposit for half day workshops and $10 deposit for whole day workshops.

Coffee, tea and biscuits provided, bring your own lunch. General workshop enquiries, email me.

The next workshops is...
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September: Saturday 18th, Felting with Artfelt paper, 9.30am - 3pm.
All day workshop with Jude Maisch making felt pictures, hangings or scarves. Participants need to bring...
  • piece of artfelt paper (available from yarn store. You can purchase from 1/8 to 1/4 of a pkt, more if you like knowing that this will be the base for your item and it will shrink.)
  • pair of old pantyhose
  • 2 towels
  • wool tops of various colours, aim for 150 - 300gms used on the day
  • piece of prefelt as big as your paper if you want to use prefelt (optional)
  • variety of threads and fibres (optional)
  • clover needle felting tool if you have one (I shall have one you can use on the day if need be)
  • piece of foam about 4cms thick, up to 50cmx90cm if you have one (I will supply smaller pieces if need be)
  • your own lunch
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Previous workshops have been...
  • Introduction to Shibori Weaving with di Kearney & Denise Graham 21 August 2010
  • Introduction to Inlay Weaving with Jutta Roser 20 July 2010
  • Felting free-for-all with Shirley Tongs 17 July 2010
  • Elegant Beaded Braids with Margaret Carman 19 June 2010
  • Traditional Korean Made-Up Knots with Kim #2 - 20 May 2010
  • Art yarn Spinning by Jessica Black - 15 May 2010
  • New Felting Techniques by Sue Evans - 17 April 2010
  • Traditional Korean Made-Up Knots with Kim #1 - 15 April 2010
  • Crochet Wool & Lace with Dorothy and Shirley - 17 Sep 2009
  • Spinning - Beginners to Advanced with Maureen Hudson - August 2009.
  • Knitting Socks with Judy Blackburn - July 2009.
  • Fun Wet Felting at Guild with Ailsa Richards - 24 April 2009
  • Open Dyeing Day at Guild with Maureen Hudson - 17 Jan 2009
  • Spinning workshop with Maureen Hudson - 4 October 2008
  • Weave a Scarf  with Joy Rees - 20 September 2008.
  • Module Knitting with Judy Blackburn - 30 August 2008.
  • Felting with Ailsa Richards - 16 August 2008.
  • Spinning - Getting the most from your fleece with Maureen Hudson - 17 May 2008.
  • Tips & Advice on Sewing up Knitted  Garments with Maree Davey.
  • Colouring Silk with Sylvia Parr - 29 Mar 2008.
  • Japanese bags with Joy Rees - 24 January 2008
  • Dévoré weaving with Anne Field
  • Discharge Dyeing & Nuno Felting with Sue Evans
  • Tapestry workshop - representing the sky in tapestry using simple shapes and shades.
  • Needle felting - Andrea Harris taught how to make a teddy bear with needle felting.
  • Felting fun - Susan Judge
 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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***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.