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2012 Workshop Program:

Registrations accepted NOW!  All workshops must be paid for in advance.  We need a minimum of 5 participants for a workshop to go ahead.   If interested, please contact our Workshop Convenor by email (spinweavesa@gmail.com) to register.  DON'T DELAY!  Some tutors of workshops to be held in January are willing to wait for final registrations at our Picnic In The Park meeting (Jan 14).

Workshop fees:

Guild Member $50

Affiliated Group member $55

Non-member $60

Some workshops also incur a materials fee payable directly to the tutor.

All workshops are held at the Guild unless stated otherwise.

  • All are full-day (5 hours) workshops, with set up 9.45am, start 10.00am sharp & finish at 3.30pm.
  • A minimum number of students is required for the Guild to run a workshop. 
  • If the course is cancelled you will be notified & sent a refund. 
  • If you cannot attend, you are not entitled to a refund but may offer your place to someone else.

Little Glory Gallery Standards Practical Information Seminar.  Saturday April 14, 2012

Tutors: A variety of members who are very experienced in the many different textile techniques.  This is not one of our usual workshops.  It is intended for all Guild Members who currently contribute items to be sold in the Gallery OR who are thinking of doing so. Do you understand how to finish and present your goods properly?  Have you had something rejected by Gallery scrutineers?  This workshop will assist you to understand quality control, finishing techniques and presentation of items that are spun, woven, knitted, crocheted, felted, and any other techniques that are used by members for goods to be sold in our Gallery.  The workshop will run from 9:30am - 12:30pm.  Cost is only $3 and that includes morning tea! 

Don't miss out in learning how to maintain the high standards expected in our Gallery!

 Alpaca workshop. Saturday 21 April, 2012

Tutor: Letty Johns.  Learn all you need to know to be able to work with this lovely fibre - how to prepare the fleece – tips for spinning, felting, dyeing and blending.  Pre-requisite: basic spinning skills

Weave a beret.  Saturday 21 April, 2012

Tutor: Elly Webb.  Learn to make a beret using a cardboard loom.

Secrets of Silk. Saturday 19 May, 2012

Tutor: Letty Johns.  Learn how to spin silk using sari silk, silk caps and tussah silk.  Learn about dyeing silk and other uses for this wonderful fibre.  Pre-requisite: basic spinning skills.


Want to sign up for a workshop?

  • Visit the Workshop Coordinators in person on a Guild meeting day; we sit in the Hall so look out for the bright table cloth.  Payment accepted by cash, cheque or EFTPOS (in person only).  Cheques should be made out to the Handspinners & Weavers Guild of SA Inc.  
  • Register by mail. Please send your cheque & a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Workshop Convenor, Handspinners & Weavers Guild of SA Inc. PO BOX 163, Torrensville Plaza, SA 5031.  On payment of your registration fee you will receive a receipt and a Student Requirements List that includes further details about the workshop and what you need to bring.  
A Statement of Attendance can be provided if required. 

Do you have suggestions for other workshops?  Nothing of interest to you in this programme?  Please come and talk to the Workshop Coordinators about how we could better cater for your interests.

  • Do you have a skill to share?  Are you interested in running a workshop for members?
  • Do you have any ideas for new workshops?
  • Are you interested in learning a particular skill?

The Workshop Coordinators welcome your ideas for workshops. Fill out our WORKSHOP SURVEY NOW!

Please come and see us at meetings or leave a message at the Guild.  We are always interested to hear about learning what particularly interests you, if you know of a great tutor or if you would like to offer a workshop as a tutor yourself.