Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria

 
Welcome 		 

The main purpose of the Guild is to bring together those who practise, or wish to practise, handweaving, spinning and allied crafts. It seeks to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills in these crafts through discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of resource materials.

Please browse through our website, which contains lots of interesting information about these crafts. If we can assist in any way, or if you would like to join some of our activities, give us a call or email us.

All our details are available on the Contacts page together with an application for membership.

Site Update: 17 November

 

Latest News

 

Summer School Details

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BUSHFIRE RELIEF FUND RAFFLE

Total funds raised $3899.60

Announcing the winners

1st Prize Winner; Santa Gibilisco

1st Prize winner: Santa Gibilisco
Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel ( value $475)

2nd Prize winner: Laraine Charles
Ashford Knitters Loom with bag (value $265)

3rd Prize winner: Elise Launa Hiern
Free lessons at the Guild in either Introduction to Spinning or Introduction to Weaving or choice of Workshops to the value of $185.00

We wish to thank everyone who kindly donated cash and hand- made items. All the handmade items have now been distributed to the bushfire areas. Most of the monies raised will go to purchase craft books for individuals and community craft groups, in the fire effected areas. The final amount raised will be posted as soon as possible.

Amongst the recipients of donated goods, Helen recently received a new spinning wheel and accessories. Read about Joy and Bev's visit with Helen here.

logo: International Wool Challence
International Back to Back Wool Challenge
World Results 2009

Australia Wins!

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Also, click here for Bothwell 2009 results.

Kumihimo Group wins 2nd prize at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show 2009.

See their prize winning entry here.

K2tog materials put to good use

Remember K2tog? Our "Knitted grafitti" contribution to the Fringe Festival 2008? Find out where all the articles ended up! click here

Progress report - Kraftkolour

Kraftkolour is slowly emerging from the ashes and soon all the Landscape dyes will be available for you to purchase from your regular retailer.

Bonny & Graeme wish to thank everyone who kindly sent them cards and donations. You can visit their website at  www.kraftkolour.com.au

On-line Library Catalogue now available. You can login from the Library tab on the main navigation panel on the left of your screen.

Christmas Mini Fair

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5 Nov - 5 Dec

Ancient Craft Day 2009

The Slideshow

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Pink Scarf Exhibition
Picture Gallery

pink ribbon for breast cancer
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proceeds to Breast Cancer Research

New workshop info loaded!

"Finding Felt"
with Helen Rossi

New date for Sue Hilton's
"Little Felted Bags..." workshop


Wonderful Workshops!

Have you seen the details of the terrific workshops on offer?

Visit the Workshops page for more information.

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Looking for a way to sell your work?

Through the Gallery and the Southbank Market stall, the Guild provides
opportunities for members to sell their work.

For more information ring the Guild on (03) 9347 3008

For the latest goings-on: Check out Activities & Calendar Pages

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