This year's retreat is the brainchild of the newly formed Break O'Day Spinners and Weavers Group who meet each Monday, 11am - 3pm in St Helens. Break O'Day Spinners disguised as sheep, atop a float in the St Helens Christmas Parade. Two years ago, Sallie Holley and Lois Wilkinson met at the Bicheno Spinning Retreat. Despite both hailing from St Helens and being nimble-fingered fibre lovers, they'd not crossed paths. So enthused were they when they returned home, they formed a new HWSD group....

We are very lucky, as members of the Launceston Textile Hub, that every summer, Pam Statton hosts a dyeing day at her farm in Relbia. Pam has been a Guild member for several decades, has mastered many skills, but remains curious about exploring new approaches. This year there were two techniques to try. As for all good things, the hosting of this requires: Planning, Set Up, Execution and Clean Up. Pam must have spent the whole week organising the shed so we could swan on in and take part in:...

This September, fibre enthusiasts from across the state are invited to gather by the coast for a very special weekend. The St Helens guild is thrilled to be hosting the  statewide spinning retreat in the town centre and we can’t wait to welcome fellow fibre lovers for three inspiring days of creativity, connection and fun. Set in the beautiful seaside town of  St Helens  the retreat will run over  three days  giving participants plenty of time to slow down, immerse themselves in their craft...