Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania, Inc

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania aims to bring together everyone who practises textile and fibre crafts for their mutual benefit, for the advancement of their crafts and discussions, demonstrations and exhibition.

Please check the calendar and blog for notices about changes to meeting dates and Yarn Store open hours.

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There are meetings, exhibitions and classes to discover and enjoy. Find an event near you or join us on our forum.

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The Guild Blog

The Tassie Tea Party is Brewing!

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania is delighted to announce that our long-anticipated exhibition, The Tassie Tea Party...

Handy Hint for Spindle Spinners

Are your fluffy bits getting in the way of spindle spinning? Hands too sweaty and felting the fibre? Don’t have access to a distaff or...

Distaff Day in the South

by Kylie On January 7, the Southern members of the HWSG celebrated Distaff Day 7th January 2025 under a perfect blue-sky day, accompanied...

In the spirit of reconciliation the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. We especially extend that respect to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members.