This Guild is for practising Handweavers, Spinners & Dyers, and those interested in furthering the crafts.

Members Privileges

  • access to a statewide network of 20 active groups
  • a magazine every 8 weeks, Island Yarns.
  • invitations to low-priced, high value workshops that get skills and ideas flowing
  • 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 so strengthening and securing the future of our Guild.
To become a member of the Guild print and mail this form, or, email the address above, or, phone the Guild any Thursday mid-morning on 03 6224 1526

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~~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.
Workshops in 2012 will cover topics for knitters, weavers, spinners and felters. If you have a specific request for a workshop topic please contact Projects Officer via email.

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 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.


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Previous workshops have been...

  • Dyeing Workshop, 4 Feb 2012.
  • Learn to Spin with George Humphrey, 17 Nov 2011.
  • Weave a Tapestry with Joy Rees, 14-16 October 2011.
  • Dyeing Workshop Indigo, Native Cherry & some synthetic with Rene Bouffard, 17 September 2011
  • Making Polymer Clay Buttons with Donna Griggs. 2 July 2011
  • Shibori workshop at the Guild, with ___ 18 June 2011.
  • PlayDay at the Guild, spin range of exotic fibres, 21 May 2011.
  • Knitting Workshop with Jan Rolfe, 5 May 2011
  • Introduction to Weaving, threading a loom, with Beatta Parry, 17 Feb 2011.
  • Art Yarn Spinning Part 2 with Jessica Black 27 Nov 2010
  • Art Yarn Spinning Part 1 via Di Kearney 13 November 2010
  • Felting with Artfelt paper with Jude Maisch 18 September 2010
  • 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 Part 1 with 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